Teresa Giudice earned her fame as a regular cast member of the reality TV show, The Real Housewives of New Jersey . She has also appeared in Donald Trump’s The Celebrity Apprentice 5 . She has also published several New York Times bestselling cookbooks. She is also known for her legal and financial troubles.

Born name

Teresa Gorga

nickname

Teresa

Sun sign

bull

Place of birth

Paterson, New Jersey, United States

residence

Towaco, New Jersey, United States

nationality

training

After graduating from high school, Teresa Giudice enrolled at Berkeley College where she majored in fashion marketing.

occupation

TV Personality, Author, Entrepreneur

family

• Father – Giacinta Gorga
• Mother – Antonia Gorga
• Siblings – Giuseppe “Joey” Gorga (Younger Brother)

Manager

Teresa Giudice is managed by New York talent agency The Representatives.

Build

Lush

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm

weight

59 kg or 130 lbs

friend/spouse

Teresa Giudice dated –

1. Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice (1999-Present) – In October 1999, she married Giuseppe “Joe” Giudice, who worked as a builder. Over the course of their marriage, she has given birth to four daughters – Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana.

race/ethnicity

White

She is of Italian descent.

hair colour

dark brown

She was often spotted with blonde highlights.

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

her toned figure

brand promotion

Teresa Giudice has appeared in a TV commercial for Pearl Brite teeth whitener.

She has also used her social media activity to promote products and brands such as:

• Hand M.D
• 310 nutrition
• Retro fitness
• industrial salon
• Teami™ Blends
• DIFF Charity Glasses

religion

She grew up in a Catholic household.

Known for

• As a regular cast member of the reality TV series, The Real Housewives of New Jersey
• Appeared on the popular TV show, Celebrity Apprentice
• Your strong presence on the various social networks. She has over 1.5 million followers on Instagram.

First TV show

In 2009, Teresa Giudice made her television debut in the Thicker Than Water episode of the reality series, The Real Housewives of New Jersey .

Personal trainer

Teresa Giudice turned to bodybuilding to stay in shape and also to lose weight. She has hired Patrice Vignola, the IFBB professional figure, as her personal trainer. Most of the time she isolates her body parts for her training. She likes to start her shoulder day with dumbbells. For her leg day, she likes to do superset jump squats with leg presses. She has also added yoga to her exercise regimen.

When it comes to diet, she has made seafood an integral part of her diet. Their meals contain a healthy proportion of cod, salmon, sole and baccala. She also eats veggies and chicken with bruschetta in between her intense workouts.

Teresa Giudice favorite things

• Healthy meal – egg white and zucchini
• Ice Cream – Edy’s Mocha Almond Fudge
• Childhood Crush – Jean Claude Van Damme
• TV Show – Dancing with the Stars

Teresa Giudice facts

1. She previously worked as an associate buyer at Macy’s .
2. In May 2010, she released her first recipe book, Skinny Italian , which included recipes passed to her from her mother. She followed it up with Fabulous and Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit .
3. She launched her collection of Bellini cocktails under the label of Fabellini .
4. She has collaborated with Jerel Sabella to launch her haircare line, Milania . The name was inspired by the name of Giudice’s daughter.
5. In 2012, she competed in The Celebrity Apprentice 5 (aka The Apprentice 12 ). She made it to 5th place and raised $70,000 for her chosen charity. The NephCure Foundation .
6. She is a committee member for Project Ladybug, a charity founded by fellow RHONJ co-star, Dina Manzo.
7. In May 2017, she co-opened a restaurant called Gorga’s Homemade Pasta & Pizza in East Hanover, New Jersey with her brother Joe and his wife Melissa Gorga . In January 2018 it was announced that the restaurant was temporarily closed as it was looking for more space and new management.
8. In October 2009, Teresa and her husband filed for bankruptcy. They all wanted to auction the furniture at their Towaco home in August 2010, but they later called off the auction when they decided to withdraw their bankruptcy filing.
9. Teresa and her husband were indicted in July 2013 on numerous charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and bank fraud, and misrepresenting loan applications.
10. In March 2014, they struck a deal with federal prosecutors, who have pleaded guilty to 41 counts of fraud. Teresa was sentenced to 15 months in prison, while her husband was sentenced to 41 months in prison, at the end of which he was due to be deported to Italy.
11. She filed a $5 million lawsuit in December 2014 against James Kridel, her bankruptcy attorney.
12. Visit her official website @ teresagiudice.com.
13. Follow Teresa Giudice on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.