Melissa Gorga

Melissa Ann Gorga (nee Marco) (born March 21, 1979) is an American reality television personality and singer. 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 to parents Anthony and Donna Marco and is of Sicilian descent. She has two sisters and has earned a BA in Elementary Eduction.

Career
She worked as a cocktail waitress in a strip club to put herself through college. She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey in Season 3 in 2011. She has pursued a music career and her single "On Display" was released on iTunes on August 13, 2011. She has released other singers, "How Many Times" (April 29, 2012), "Rockstar" (June 10, 2012) and "I Just Wanna" (September 2012) which featured hip hop singer Santino Noir and was accompanied by a music video. She has also created a jewellery line and in late 2015, opened a clothing boutique called Envy in New Jersey.

She has also starred in the TV show Teresa Checks In.

Personal Life
She has been married to her husband Giuseppe "Joe" Gorga since 2005 and together they have three children, Antonia Gorga (August 12, 2005), Gino Gorga (September 12, 2007) and Joey Gorga (April 27, 2010).

Her husband is the brother of fellow RHONJ cast member Teresa Giudice. She is the aunt of her children, Gia Giudice, Gabriella Giudice, Milania Giudice and Audriana Giudice.

Family

 * Joe Gorga (Husband)
 * Antonia Gorga (Daughter)
 * Gino Gorga (Son)
 * Joey Gorga (Son)
 * Teresa Giudice (Sister-in-Law) and Joe Giudice (Brother-in-Law)
 * Gia Giudice (Niece)
 * Gabriella Giudice (Niece)
 * Milania Giudice (Niece)
 * Audriana Giudice (Niece)

Quotes

 * I live a life that most girls only dream of - Season 3
 * I never throw the first punch, but I'm always a knock out - Season 4
 * Sexy life, loyal wife, take a page from my book - Season 5
 * I've learned to forgive, and never regret - Season 6
 * I always act like a lady, but now I think like a boss - Season 7