Melissa Gorga

Melissa Gorga

Melissa Gorga at New York Fashion Week 2016
Born Melissa Ann Marco
(1979-03-21) March 21, 1979
Residence Montville, New Jersey, United States
Nationality American
Education B.A. Elementary Education
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • author
  • singer
  • designer
  • businesswoman
Years active 2011–present
Home town Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Spouse(s) Giuseppe "Joseph" Gorga (m. 2004)
Children 3
Relatives Teresa Giudice (sister-in-law) Kathy Wakile (cousin-in-law)
Website http://www.melissagorga.com/

Melissa Ann Gorga (née Marco; born March 21, 1979)[1] is an American reality television personality, author, singer, designer, and businesswoman. She is a member of the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, joining the show in its third season.

Personal life

Melissa Ann Marco was raised in Toms River, New Jersey.[1] She is of Italian descent.[2]

She is married to Giuseppe "Joseph" Gorga. Melissa and Joseph have 3 children: Antonia, Gino, and Joey.[2] She and her husband reside in Montville, New Jersey.[3]

Career

Gorga has appeared in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2011.[4][5][6][7]

Gorga has pursued a music career. Her single "On Display" was released on iTunes on August 13, 2011.[8] Other singles were previewed on several season-four episodes, and Gorga issued a four-song EP. As of July 5, 2012, she has released two additional singles on iTunes: "How Many Times", released April 29, 2012,[9] and "Rockstar", released June 10, 2012.[10] Her fourth single, "I Just Wanna", was released September 2012. Written by and featuring hip hop singer Santino Noir,[11] it was accompanied by a music video.[12] In January 2016, Gorga told E! News she wouldn't be continuing her music career, but expressed interest to returning to music in the future.[13]

In 2014, Gorga introduced a jewelry line on HSN TV.[2][14] In late 2015, Gorga opened a clothing boutique called Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair, New Jersey. The store was built by her husband, Joe.[15] In January 2017, the store was temporarily closed due to a business dispute.[16][17] It re-opened later that month.[18]

In May 2017, Giudice, Gorga and her husband, Joe opened a restaurant Gorga's Homemade Pasta and Pizza in East Hanover, New Jersey.[19][20]

Works

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2011–present The Real Housewives of New Jersey Herself 104 episodes
2015 Teresa Checks In Herself 3 episodes

Music

Title Year
"On Display" 2011
"How Many Times" 2012
"Rockstar" 2012
"I Just Wanna"
(featuring Santino Noir)		 2012
Never Let Me Go 2013

Books

References

  1. 1 2 Rohan, Virginia (May 15, 2011). "Two new members join the cast of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey'". The Record. Bergen County, New Jersey. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2016. The former Melissa Marco, 32, grew up in a "100 percent Italian" family in Toms River...
  2. 1 2 3 "Melissa Gorga". Bravo TV. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Stiansen, Laura Adams. "Jersey Girl; Franklin Lakes Real Housewife Melissa Gorga shines in the spotlight", (201) magazine, November 2013. Accessed May 11, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Real Housewives of New Jersey Returns – with New Ladies!". People. April 13, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Heads to the Shore in Season Four Premiering April 22 at 10PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. March 22, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  6. ↑ Takeda, Allison (April 3, 2013). "See The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Cast Picture From Season Five". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2016). "‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ Renewed; Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga & Jacqueline Laurita To Return\". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  8. ↑ "On Display" at iTunes
  9. ↑ "How Many Times" at iTunes
  10. ↑ "Rockstar" at iTunes
  11. ↑ Santino Noir's website
  12. ↑ "I Just Wanna" at iTunes
  13. ↑ Harrison, Lily (January 14, 2016). "Melissa Gorga Reveals Why She Named Her New Store Envy—Get the Scoop". E! News. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  14. ↑ Tanenbaum, Sharon (April 23, 2014). "Melissa Gorga to Debut Jewelry Line on HSN". Us Weekly. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "Melissa Gorga Put Joe Gorga to Work on Her New Boutique: "I Had a Vision"". 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  16. ↑ Stone, Natalie (January 5, 2017). "RHONJ's Melissa Gorga Temporarily Closes Her Boutique Following 'Difference of Opinion' with Business Partner". People. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  17. ↑ Vulpo, Mike (January 3, 2017). "Here's Why Real Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga Temporarily Closed Envy Boutique". E! News. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  18. ↑ Veron, Joan (January 24, 2017). "Melissa Gorga boutique to reopen Saturday". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  19. ↑ Spence, Shay (May 19, 2017). "‘We’re Back Together’! Teresa Giudice, Melissa and Joe Gorga Just Opened Up a Restaurant". People. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  20. ↑ Jennings, Rob (May 19, 2017). "'Real Housewives' stroll the red carpet at restaurant's grand opening". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2017.


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