Angelina Marie Pivarnick (born June 26, 1986)[1] is an American reality television personality who is best known for starring in the first two seasons of the MTV reality show Jersey Shore and its spin-off, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Pivarnick also appeared on the VH1 show Couples Therapy in 2012.
Angelina Pivarnick | |
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| Born | Angelina Marie Pivarnick June 26, 1986 Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Chris Larangeira
(m. 2019; div. 2022) |
Early life
editPivarnick was born and raised in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York.[2][1] She has two sisters. She graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School with her Jersey Shore costar, Vinny Guadagnino.[3]
Career
editBefore she joined the cast of Jersey Shore, Pivarnick worked as a waitress. Jersey Shore premiered on December 4, 2009. After refusing to work her shift at the T-shirt shop, she was evicted from the shore house in the third episode of season one.[4][5] She then was on Jersey Shore season two in Miami Beach, Florida and Pivarnick again departed the house during season two after violent confrontations with fellow cast-members Michael Sorrentino and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. She did not return for season three. Pivarnick made guest appearances during the fifth and sixth seasons.
In 2010, Pivarnick released the song "I'm Hot".[6] She and her boyfriend appeared in Season 1 of the VH1 reality show Couples Therapy, which premiered March 25, 2012.
In March 2011, Pivarnick appeared on the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, competing in a six-person tag team match.[7][8]
In 2011, Pivarnick briefly appeared in the music video for rap group Dacav5's song "Dirty Style."[9] She also appeared as a contestant on the reality dating series Excused. She made it to the final round and was chosen by Sergio to try dating each other. She later released a new song, "Gotta Go Out", under the name Miss AP in August 2011, featuring Tony Hanson "Fenix". The song charted at No. 37 on the Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs list in the United States.[10]
In September 2012, she engaged in a debate with recording artist Adam Barta on the topic of gay marriage, which she said she opposed. She later reversed her position after Jersey Shore co-star JWoww criticized her on Twitter,[11] and issued a public apology via TMZ.[12] In December, Pivarnick announced a single release called "Serendipity" with Barta, in the hopes of making amends with the LGBT community.[13]
In 2018, Pivarnick and her fiancé Chris Larangeira appeared on the show How Far Is Tattoo Far?[14]
From 2019–2021, Pivarnick made guest appearances on Double Shot at Love.
Pivarnick returned to the Jersey Shore franchise by joining the sequel series, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation in 2018 as a recurring guest. She became a full-time cast member in 2019.
Personal life
editOn January 12, 2018, Pivarnick became engaged to Chris Larangeira after a year of dating.[15][16] They married on November 20, 2019.[17][18][19] In February 2022, Larangeira filed for divorce after two years of marriage citing irreconcilable differences. On an April 2023 episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, it was announced that she is engaged to model Vinny Tortorella.[20]
Pivarnick is a registered emergency medical technician and worked for the FDNY in Staten Island.[21] In 2020, she settled a lawsuit against a lieutenant of hers whom she accused of sexual harassment.[22][23]
Filmography
edit| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010, 2012 | Jersey Shore | Herself | Main (seasons 1 & 2), Guest (seasons 5 & 6) |
| 2010 | When I Was 17 | Herself | Guest |
| 2012 | Couples Therapy | Herself | Main |
| 2018–present | Jersey Shore: Family Vacation | Herself | Main (seasons 2–present), Recurring (seasons 1–2) |
| 2018 | How Far Is Tattoo Far? | Herself | Guest |
| 2019–2021 | Double Shot at Love | Herself | Guest |
| 2022 | All Star Shore | Herself | Contestant; season 1 |
| 2024 | Baddies Caribbean | Herself | Guest |
References
edit- ^ a b "Angelina Pivarnick". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ^ "19 things to know before 'Jersey Shore' returns for 'Family Vacation'". November 28, 2017.
- ^ Malik, Arman (July 4, 2021). "Everything about Angelina Pivarnick | Bio & Net Worth". The Boring Magazine.
- ^ "Angelina". MTV. Archived from the original on August 19, 2010. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ "Episode 3". MTV. Archived from the original on December 13, 2009.
- ^ "I'm Hot (feat. Andy Stein) – Single". iTunes. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
- ^ "Dixie Carter Confirms TNA Surprise". PW Insider.
- ^ "3/10 This Day in History: Connor MichaelK Becomes First Warrior Award Winner, Ernie 'The Cat' Ladd Passes Away". PW Insider.
- ^ James, Nicole (April 19, 2011). "Video Premiere: Dacav5, 'Dirty Style'". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ Lucas J Villa (May 15, 2012). "Angelina Pivarnick is first 'Jersey Shore' castmate to chart a song on Billboard music (audio)". TheCelebrityCafe.com. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ "Angelina Pivarnick Makes Pathetic Argument Against Gay Marriage, JWoww Rips Her on Twitter". OK! Magazine. October 20, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ^ "'Jersey Shore' Reject Angelina Pivarnick FLIP FLOPS – Gays SHOULD Marry!". TMZ. October 20, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ^ "'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Pivarnick Teams With Gay Pop Artist Adam Barta For New Single". HuffPost. December 14, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ "Jersey Shore's Angelina And Her Fiance Got The Wildest Tattoo's On MTV's New Reality Show". CinemaBlend.com. October 12, 2018.
- ^ "Angelina Pivarnick Just Got Engaged to Boyfriend Chris Larangeira". In Touch Weekly. January 15, 2018.
- ^ "See Jersey Shore Star Angelina Pivarnick's Engagement Photos". E! News. 2019.
- ^ "Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Marries Chris Larangeira". People.
- ^ Ossad, Jordana. "Jersey Shore Star Angelina Pivarnick Is Married". MTV News. Archived from the original on November 21, 2019.
- ^ "'Jersey Shore' Star Angelina Pivarnick Marries Chris Larangeira". Entertainment Tonight.
- ^ "Angelina Pivarnick Accepts Vinny Tortorella's Proposal as 'Jersey Shore' Co-stars Cheer: '100 Times Over, Yes!". People. April 27, 2023.
- ^ "FDNY to pay $350K to former EMT, reality show star in sexual harassment suit". EMS1. September 27, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Reaches $350,000 Settlement in FDNY Harassment Lawsuit". E! Online. September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Settles FDNY Sexual Harassment Suit for $350K". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
External links
edit- Angelina Pivarnick at IMDb
- Angelina Pivarnick's profile at Cagematch.net
