Dina Cantin Explained

Dina Cantin
Birth Name:Claudine J. Laurita
Birth Date:7 March 1972
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Years Active:2007–present
Known For:The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Height:1.63 m
Spouse:
    Children:1

    Claudine J. "Dina" Cantin (formerly Manzo and Ioannou; born March 7, 1972) is an American television personality and entrepreneur. She is most known for appearing on The Real Housewives of New Jersey as an original main cast member, appearing in that capacity from 2009-2010 and 2014, as well as her own party-planning television series Dina's Party.

    Career

    Born in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of 11 children, Cantin at age six moved with her family to Wayne, New Jersey.[1] In 2007, Cantin (then known as Dina Manzo) and her then husband Thomas Manzo appeared in an episode of VH1's My Fabulous Wedding.[2] In 2009, Cantin appeared in the first two seasons of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, a reality series focusing on a group of women living in New Jersey, before departing.[3] [4] [5] In 2014, Cantin returned for the sixth season.[6] In 2015, she departed the series due to relocating to California.[7] In 2011, Cantin hosted the party-planning series Dina's Party on HGTV.[8] [9] It was later cancelled after two seasons.[10]

    Cantin runs Project Ladybug, a nonprofit foundation that focuses on helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families pay for medical bills and other expenses.[11] [12]

    In 2016, Cantin released a skincare product line titled Glow by Dina.[13] [14]

    Personal life

    Dina Cantin has appeared on The Real Housewives of New Jersey alongside her sister Caroline Manzo, brother Chris Laurita, and sister-in-law Jacqueline Laurita.[15] She has one daughter, Lexi Ioannou, born January 25, 1996.[16] [17] In October 2012, Cantin separated from her then husband Tommy Manzo.[18] [19] In February 2016, their divorce was finalized.[20]

    Cantin is close friends with former co-star Teresa Giudice.[21] She is the godmother of Giudice's daughter, Audriana.[22]

    In 2015, Cantin moved from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to Malibu, California.

    In May 2017, Cantin and her then boyfriend Dave Cantin were the victims of a robbery at her home.[23] [24] The two married a month later, in June 2017.[25]

    On December 16, 2020, Lucchese crime family soldier John Perna pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Dave Cantin.[26] Perna was hired by Thomas Manzo, who is the ex-husband of Cantin; Perna carried out the assault in exchange for a discounted price for his wedding reception.[27] [28]

    Filmography

    Notes
    2007My Big Fat Fabulous WeddingBride/herselfSeries premiere, episode: “Dina & Tommy"
    2009–2010, 2012, 2014 The Real Housewives of New JerseyHerselfSeries regular: seasons 1–2, 6; guest: season 4
    2012–2014Dina’s PartyHost/herselfSeries regular
    2015Teresa Checks InHerselfEpisode: “Mr. Mom for Shore”
    2015Manzo'd with ChildrenBride's Aunt/herselfEpisode: “Do You Take, the Manzo Family?”
    2016Tainted DreamsAlessandra DiGiacomaEpisode: “Let’s Fill the Void”

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Dina Manzo. 25 June 2012. Bravo. May 15, 2017.
    2. Web site: Watch Dina Manzo's Wedding to Tommy Manzo (Video). WetPaint.com. Samantha. Leffler. February 7, 2013. January 4, 2017.
    3. Web site: A New Real Housewives Of New Jersey Cast Member Revealed!. Radar Online. January 4, 2017. September 2, 2010.
    4. Web site: Dina Manzo: Why I Left 'Real Housewives'. OK! Magazine. January 4, 2017. June 17, 2010.
    5. Web site: Play At Your Own Risk. Bravo. 14 June 2010 . January 4, 2017.
    6. Web site: Season Six Cast Revealed: Teresa Giudice Airs Legal Battle, Dina Manzo Returns, Jacqueline Laurita Is Out. Lee. Esther. Us Weekly. Wenner Media, LLC. May 14, 2014. January 4, 2017.
    7. Web site: Dina Manzo will not return to 'Real Housewives of NJ'. May 9, 2016. Diana. Falzone. Fox News. January 4, 2017.
    8. Web site: 'Real Housewives of New Jersey': Dina Manzo focuses on event planning and interior design with new HGTV show 'Dina's Party' and 'Design Star' guest appearance. NJ.com. Kimberly. L. Jackson. August 11, 2011. January 4, 2017.
    9. Web site: Dina's Party. HGTV. January 4, 2017.
    10. Web site: Dina's Party. TheFutonCritic.com. January 4, 2017.
    11. Web site: What Is Dina Manzo's Project Ladybug? The 'RHONJ' Star's Charity Is More Than a Finale Setting. Bustle.com. Kayla. Hawkins. October 19, 2014. January 4, 2017.
    12. Web site: About Us. Project Ladybug. January 4, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20190127165001/http://www.projectladybug.org/about-us/. January 27, 2019. dead.
    13. Web site: Former 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Dina Manzo starts a new life in Malibu and a skin care line. Los Angeles Times. Kavita. Daswani. June 15, 2016. January 4, 2017.
    14. Web site: Now You Can Have Skin as Flawless as Dina Manzo's. Bravo. Laura. Rosenfield. April 19, 2016. January 4, 2017.
    15. Web site: About Dina. DinaManzo.com. January 4, 2017.
    16. Web site: What Is Dina Manzo's Daughter Lexi Ioannou Up To? The 'RHONJ' Kid Is Truly Doing It All — Photos. Bustle.com. Marenah. Dobin. July 17, 2015. January 4, 2017.
    17. Web site: Dina Manzo's Daughter, Lexi, Looks Grown Up and Glam as She Turns 21. Laura. Rosenfeld . Bravo. January 26, 2017 . May 15, 2017 . January 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170127022248/http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/dina-manzo-daughter-lexi-turns-21-years-old-photos . live.
    18. Web site: Fowler. Brandi. Former Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Dina Manzo Splits from Husband. E! News (NBCUniversal) . January 4, 2017. February 3, 2013.
    19. Dina. Manzo. dinamanzo. 297578390381277184 . February 1, 2013 . My secret...I have been separated since October.... May 15, 2017 .
    20. Web site: Dina Manzo Reveals She Fled New Jersey for L.A. After Finalizing Her Divorce – and Won't Be Back on RHONJ. . Dave. Wuinn. May 10, 2016. May 15, 2017.
    21. Web site: Dina Manzo and Teresa Giudice Reunite to Celebrate Audriana's Birthday. Bravo. Jocelyn. Vena. September 23, 2016. January 4, 2017.
    22. Web site: Family, Fun and Games: Inside Teresa Giudice's First Christmas While Husband Joe Is in Prison. People. Aurelie. Corinthios. December 26, 2016. January 4, 2017.
    23. Web site: 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Star Dina Manzo, Millionaire Boyfriend Identified as Home Invasion Victims: Sources. WNBC. New York City. Brian. Thompson. May 15, 2017. May 15, 2017.
    24. Web site: 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Alum Dina Manzo, Boyfriend Attacked in Home Invasion: Report. US Weekly. Nicholas. Hautman. May 15, 2017. May 15, 2017.
    25. Web site: Slater . Georgia . RHONJ Alum Dina Manzo Reveals Husband Dave Cantin Is 'Leukemia Free' in Birthday Tribute . People Magazine . March 9, 2020 . October 26, 2019.
    26. Web site: District of New Jersey . Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office . Lucchese Crime Family Soldier Admits Aggravated Assault . Justice.gov . Department of Justice . December 16, 2020 . 19 December 2020.
    27. News: Lucchese Crime Family Soldier John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove, Admits Guilt in Assault Case . 16 December 2020 . West Essex Now . December 16, 2020 . 20 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020201358/https://www.westessexnow.com/police/lucchese-crime-family-soldier-john-perna-43-of-cedar-grove-admits-guilt-in-assault-case . dead .
    28. News: Reputed Mobster Pleads Guilty in Assault on 'Real Housewives' Star's Husband . 19 December 2020 . News . NBC New York . December 16, 2020.

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