Dina Manzo



Claudine J. "Dina" Manzo (nee Laurita) (born March 7, 1971) is an American television personality and philanthropist. She is best known for starring in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Early Life
Dina was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Born to parents Joseph and Nettie Laurita, Dina is the youngest of eleven children. From the age of six, she has called the suburbs of New Jersey her home.

Career
Manzo first appeared on the first season of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2009. Her sister, Caroline, and sister-in-law, Jacqueline, were also cast members when the show first aired. Dina left the series during Season 2 but later returned in 2014 for Season 6.

Dina has her own design and event planning company. Motherhood and her passion for philanthropy inspired her to proudly fund Project Ladybug, a 501c3 non-profit organisation. To date, Project Ladybug has raised over one million dollars to help children with cancer.

After leaving The Real Housewives, Dina had two seasons of her own show on HGTV called Dina's Party.

Personal Life
Dina was married first to George Hadjiapostoli, the relationship ended in divorce. The couple had one daughter, Alexia "Lexi" (January 25, 1996). Dina then married Tommy Manzo in 2005, a co-owner of The Brownstone, an event and catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey. Dina and Tommy have since separated.

Dina is the godmother to Teresa and Joe Giudice's youngest daughter, Audriana.

Family

 * Lexi Manzo (Daughter)
 * Caroline Manzo (Sister)
 * Albert Manzo (Brother-in-Law)
 * Albie Manzo (Nephew)
 * Lauren Manzo (Niece)
 * Christopher Manzo (Nephew)
 * Chris Laurita (Brother)
 * Jacqueline Laurita (Sister-in-Law)
 * Ashlee Holmes (Step-Niece)
 * CJ Laurita (Nephew)
 * Nicholas Laurita (Nephew)

Quotes

 * 1) "If you think I'm a bitch, then bring it on."
 * 2) "I'm back to bring the zen. Namaste, bitches!"

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