ABOUT SEASON 5
The Real Housewives of New York City follows the busy lives of a group of driven and ambitious Manhattan women as they juggle their demanding careers and motherhood and navigate the wonderful world of jam-packed social calendars, children and city life. Premiering Monday, June 4, at 9 pm ET/PT, The Real Housewives of New York City are Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and new this season — Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill, and Heather Thomson.
NEW HOUSEWIFE—HEATHER THOMSON
A savvy and highly successful businesswoman, Heather Thomson is the creator of “Yummie by Heather Thomson,” a popular and innovative shapewear line. Fifteen years as a successful designer and stylist, she’s worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Tina Knowles and Sean “Diddy” Combs. She was the founding Design Director for his Sean John line, and is credited as a major force behind multiple CFDA award nominations. A married mother of two, Jax, 6, and Ella Rae, 4, the idea for Yummie by Heather Thomson was born shortly after having her children. Disappointed by existing shapewear, she set out to create something sexier, comfier, and “yummier.” She came up with the patented 3-panel system that is now Yummie Tummie’s signature. Since the launch of the original tank, Yummie by Heather Thomson has expanded into ready-to-wear and denim. In addition to her professional work, Heather supports several charitable initiatives including Kelllner Family Pediatric Liver Disease Foundation and City of Hope.
“My success is built on making women look and feel their best. Holla!”
NEW HOUSEWIFE—PRINCESS CAROLE RADZIWILL
Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Carole Radziwill grew up in upstate New York. She moved to New York City at age 18 to attend college, earning a Bachelor of Arts at Hunter College and a Masters degree at New York University. In 1988 she landed a life-changing internship at ABC News. It was the start of a long and rewarding career. Carole’s work with Peter Jennings’ documentary unit and the news magazine shows PrimeTime Live and 20/20 garnered her three EMMYs, a Robert F. Kennedy Humanitarian award, and a GLADD award. Carole has traveled all over the world for her work, reporting on hard-hitting stories from places like Cambodia, India, and the Middle East. She was stationed in Israel in 1991, to cover the first Gulf War. And in 2001, during the Afghanistan War, she spent a month documenting the 101st Airborne Division in Khandahar for the ABC docu-series Profiles From the Front Line. In 2003 Carole left ABC News to write her first book, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love. It is a moving account of her life, her marriage to fellow ABC News producer Anthony Radziwill, and their heartbreaking battle with cancer. What Remains spent over 12 weeks on The New York Times Bestseller List and was nominated for the “Books for a Better Life” award. Carole is a frequent contributor to Glamour magazine and her first novel, The Widow’s Guide to Sex & Dating, will be published in summer 2012.
“I may be a princess, but I am definitely not a drama queen.”
NEW HOUSEWIFE—AVIVA DRESCHER
Aviva Drescher is the first and only New York City born and bred “Housewife” in the history of the show. At 5’10” with brains to match her beauty, this part-time socialite and full-time mother will let nothing hold her back. When Aviva was just six years-old, she was in a tragic farm accident, which resulted in the amputation of her left leg. Aviva has never let this tragedy define who she is. Aviva has a solid education. She received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Vassar College, a Masters degree in French from New York University, and then went on to earn a JD from The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Instead of practicing law, she devotes her time to her investment banker husband Reid and raising and educating their family of four children on the Upper East Side. Aviva continually teaches her family the importance of giving back through her philanthropic work as the National Spokesperson for One Step Ahead, an organization for amputees and as an Advisory Board Member of Cancer Schmancer/ Trash Cancer and for her work with the Live4Life Foundation.
“Never underestimate a woman born and raised in New York City.”
SONJA MORGAN
Sonja Morgan is a fixture of New York City society, running in social circles that include European royalty and couture designers. Sonja studied Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology and in turn represented high-end luxury brands while keeping her Berkshire bred sensibilities and values. Having jet-setted around the world and modeled in Paris and Milan, Sonja worked for multiple restaurants across the US, from New York to L.A., as a consultant and manager. She often brought in famous friends to spice up these locales, making each “the” place to be seen. A single mother of a 10 year-old daughter, Sonja loves art, decorating, gardening, skiing, and visiting France every chance she gets, be it for her charity work or just for pleasure. Sonja’s motto remains “to live each day as if you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”
“A little Sonja will spice up any party.”
RAMONA SINGER
Ramona Singer is an is an astute businesswoman and a true aficionado of fashion with a passion for being a wife and mother. Her newest venture is Ramona Pinot Grigio made in the Venoto region of Italy. Ramona can now do “Turtle Time” all the time! Ramona has taken the beauty and accessory industries by storm with her Tru Renewal skincare line, her “True Faith” jewelry collection, and her Ramona Singer Jewelry on HSN. She also has her Amazon store, Ramona Singer Collections. Ramona is passionate about her charities, as a first-hand witness to her mother’s abuse as a child, Ramona is now involved with raising money for shelters and safe houses for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. She is also involved with the Africa foundation and ASPCA. This year Ramona is focused on helping Avery in her junior year look at colleges. Always known for her unfiltered mouth and saying things as she sees it, Ramona has really tried to edit herself and become more diplomatic. But Ramona is Ramona and what you see is what you get.
“I’m not afraid to say what everyone else is thinking.”
COUNTESS LUANN DE LESSEPS
LuAnn de Lesseps, everyone’s favorite Countess, continues to juggle a busy schedule between work and being a single mom of two teenage children. Her daughter Victoria, an accomplished artist, will soon head off to college and her son, Noel, has kept busy with his studies and opening a skateboard business called Fancy Fool. Luann continues to make appearances championing her favorite charities including the American Cancer Society, ACE Soho Partnership for the Homeless, GLAAD, Miracle House, and a host of others. LuAnn continues to challenge herself and expand her career with her weekly column “What Would the Countess Do” for OK Magazine and frequent host and guest appearances on major national and regional TV shows. She has made the leap to network scripted television with roles on Royal Pains and Law & Order: SVU. Known and admired for her distinctive style, LuAnn recently signed a multi-layered deal for a lifestyle brand which will include clothing, jewelry, home, and other products. LuAnn spends her time between her new NYC apartment and her Hamptons home with her children and her boyfriend, Jacques Azoulay, CEO of Gabriella Fine Wines.
“To some people, living elegantly just comes naturally.”
I don’t think I’ve been this excited for a Real Housewives premiere since season 2 of Beverly Hills.
Anyway…a new, shorter version of my Homage to the New York City Housewives. The previous one was like 4 minutes long and showed every single individual photo from every single season and was to “Empire State of Mind.”
Music: “Manhattan Woman” by Village People
Reblogging because TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!!
Real Housewives of New York City spam today!!
“Kayte’s the most wonderful person in the world,” Kelsey, 57, said of his bride, 31, who is expecting twins. “We wanted to celebrate and re-dedicate [ourselves] to how much we love each other and to our growing family around the bend.”
Fourth time’s the charm, right?
(Source: etonline.com)
