Dina Manzo

Claudine "Dina" Manzo (nee Laurita) (born March 7, 1972) 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 York to parents Joseph and Nettie Laurita. She is one of eleven siblings including fellow RHONJ cast members Caroline Manzo and Chris Laurita.

Career
She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 1 in 2009 but left in Season 2 before returning for Season 6 in 2014. She runs her own foundation Project Ladybug, a non-profit foundation that focuses on helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families pay for medical bills and other expenses. She also had her own design and event planning company and has released a skin-care product line titled Glow by Dina.

She has also starred in My Fabulous Wedding and Dina's Party.

Personal Life
She has one daughter from her first marriage to ex-husband George Hadjiapostoli, Alexia "Lexi" Ioannou (January 24, 1996). She then married her second husband Tommy Manzo in 2007 but the two separated in 2013 and were officially divorced in 2016.

She is the aunt to her brother and sister's children, Ashlee Holmes, CJ Laurita, Nicholas Laurita, Albie Manzo, Lauren Manzo and Christopher Manzo. She is also the godmother to Teresa Giudice's youngest daughter, Audriana Giudice.

Family

 * George Hadjiapostoli (Ex-husband)
 * Lexi Ioannou (Daughter)
 * Tommy Manzo (Ex-husband)
 * Caroline Manzo (Sister) and Albert Manzo (Brother-in-Law)
 * Albie Manzo (Nephew)
 * Lauren Manzo (Niece)
 * Christopher Manzo (Nephew)
 * Chris Laurita (Brother) and Jacqueline Laurita (Sister-in-Law)
 * Ashlee Holmes (Niece)
 * CJ Laurita (Nephew)
 * Nicholas Laurita (Nephew)

Quotes

 * If you think I'm a bitch, then bring it on - Season 1 and 2
 * I'm back to bring the zen, namaste bitches - Season 6