Amber Marchese

Amber Marchese (born August 13, 1977) is an American reality television personality and philanthropist. She is best known for being a main cast member on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Early Life
She was born in New Jersey. She graduated with a BA before attending Columbia University and earning a Master's degree in Bio-Behavioural Studies and Exercise Physiology.

Career
She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 6 in 2014 for one season. She has created her own fitness brand Vici Fitness. She donates time and money to countless charities raising awareness for young women with cancer and assisting them with the emotional and financial impact of the disease.

She has also starred in the TV show Marriage Boot Camp with her husband.

Personal Life
She has been married to her husband James "Jim" Marchese since 2004 and together they have two children, Corbin Marchese (April 26, 2007) and Isabella Marchese (May 31, 2008). She is also the stepmother to his two sons from his first marriage, Michael Marchese (2000) and Sebastian Marchese (October 13, 2002).

She was 31 years old when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer and has survived it twice. In June 2016, she announced she had Lyme disease.

Family

 * Jim Marchese (Husband)
 * Corbin Marchese (Son)
 * Isabella Marchese (Daughter)
 * Michael Marchese (Step-son)
 * Sebastian Marchese (Step-son)

Quotes

 * I'm a survivor, no-one is bringing me down - Season 6