Hennessy Carolina Explained

Hennessy Carolina
Birth Name:Hennessy Carolina Almánzar
Birth Date:22 December 1995
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Partner:Michelle Diaz (2017–2021)
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Education:Fashion Institute of Technology
Years Active:2015–present

Hennessy Carolina Almánzar (born December 22, 1995),[1] is an American media personality, television personality, and fashion designer. Born and raised in New York City, she gained popularity on the VH1 reality TV series .[2] [3] She is the younger sister of renowned rapper Cardi B.[4]

Early life

Hennessy Carolina Almánzar was born on December 22, 1995, in the Bronx, New York City,[5] [6] to Carlos Almánzar, a Dominican, and Clara Almánzar, a Trinidadian of African and Spanish descent.[7] [8] She was named after the cognac Hennessy, as her father arrived intoxicated on Hennessy at her birth and suggested the name to her mother.[9] [10] She identifies as Afro-Latina and has an older sister, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born 1992), also known as Cardi B.[11] She completed her early education at a local private high school before attending Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, a vocational high school located on the Herbert H. Lehman High School campus.[12] [13]

Career

Hennessy Carolina began her career in late 2015, posting videos on the Vine app alongside her elder sister, Cardi B.[14] Following Vine's success, she transitioned to television.[15]

In 2016, Hennessy appeared as herself on episodes of Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself, after auditioning for the Love & Hip Hop TV series.[16] In 2016, Hennessy also appeared on , with a total of 12 episode appearances throughout the show's run from 2016 to 2018. Hennessy first appeared as a guest star in Season 6 of Love & Hip Hop: New York, playing herself as Cardi B's friend and confidante.[17] [18] She joined the supporting cast in Season 7, where she acted as a matchmaker for Cardi B and producer Swift Star.[19] At the Season 7 reunion, Hennessy got into a physical altercation with Major Galore while defending her sister.[20] After leaving the show, Hennessy made a one-episode appearance in Season 8.[21] Additionally, she filmed scenes for two more episodes, but they were cut from the main broadcast and released as bonus content on VH1's website.[22]

She appeared on The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, a special mini-series of MTV's The Challenge,[23] specifically Season 2, which premiered on April 17, 2018.[24] In an interview, Hennessy admitted that appearing on Champs vs. Stars was intimidating. "To be honest, I was really scared of going on the show because they do a lot,' she said. Although the $150,000 prize goes to a charity of their choice, the competition is complicated by political tensions between The Challenge veterans and celebrity contestants".[25] She withdrew from the competition after multiple confrontations with cast members, citing concerns for her well-being.[26]

In a 2018 interview with Paper Magazine, Hennessy reflected on her and her sister Cardi B's rise to fame. "It's a blessing, but it comes with challenges," she said. "Sometimes you can't express your opinion, and not everyone will agree with you. Overall, it's a blessing."[27] Hennessy walked the runway for Philipp Plein's show in Milan in September 2018.[28] Although she was nervous, Hennessy successfully walked the runway during Fashion week.[29]

In November 2018, she collaborated with Boohoo on a limited-edition collection, modeling partywear and festive looks for the holiday season.[30] [31] The collection featured sequined dresses, glittery separates, jewel-tone blazers, and strappy heels, all priced under £70 and available in sizes UK 6-24.[32] [33] Hennessy appeared on two episodes of the television game show Hip Hop Squares in 2019.[34] [35] That same year, in August, she landed a campaign with Moschino.[36] [37] [38] In a 2019 interview with Galore, Hennessy shared her career aspirations: "I want to dominate the fashion industry and I would eventually like to get into the makeup industry.[39] [40] As of October 2024, Hennessy has accumulated over 8 million followers on Instagram.[41] [42]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 - 2018Herself12 Episodes
2016Love & Hip Hop: Check YourselfHerself2 Episodes
2018Herself3 Episodes
2019Hip Hop SquaresHerself2 Episodes

Personal life

Hennessy Carolina publicly identified as bisexual in an instagram post in 2018.[43] [44] She was in a relationship with Michelle "Mel" Diaz from 2017 to 2021.[45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hennessy Carolina sued over altercation with group displaying Trump flag, MAGA hat. Tim Fitzsimons. Diana Dasrath. September 22, 2020. NBC News. October 23, 2024.
  2. News: Jarsa. Hennessy Carolina: The Rising Star And Fashion Icon. September 13, 2024. GridNem. September 11, 2024.
  3. News: Honey German. Hennessy Carolina Reveals Career Plans. September 13, 2024. BIN News. May 1, 2019.
  4. Sophie Dodd. Who Is Cardi B's Sister? All About Hennessy Carolina. September 13, 2024. People. September 25, 2023. July 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240728162220/https://people.com/who-is-cardi-b-sister-hennessy-carolina-7971811. live.
  5. Web site: Hennessy Carolina . Alamy. Us Weekly. September 13, 2024. September 12, 2018.
  6. Web site: All You Need To Know About Hennessy Carolina . Oldest. September 13, 2024. September 11, 2016.
  7. Web site: Araminta Parker. Who are Hennessy Carolina parents?. The Sun. September 13, 2024. November 15, 2021.
  8. Web site: Hennessy Carolina on coming out to her Caribbean family . Blavity. Paper Magazine. September 13, 2024. May 1, 2018.
  9. Web site: Rody. A Deep Dive Into The Life Of Hennessy Carolina. Tentalent. September 13, 2024. September 9, 2024.
  10. Web site: Gladis Harcrow. Hennessy Carolina: From Reality TV to Fashion Icon. . Ocap. September 13, 2024. July 5, 2024.
  11. Web site: Faye Bradley. Cardi B’s sister, Hennessy Carolina. South China Morning Post. September 13, 2024. June 12, 2024.
  12. Web site: SK Desk. The Education and Life of Hennessy Carolina. Sportskeeda. September 11, 2024. April 24, 2023.
  13. Web site: Hennessy Carolina Helped With Postpartum Depression by ‘Being There’ . Maxine Wally . February 9, 2019. WWD. October 23, 2024.
  14. Web site: Cardi B and Hennessy's So-Called Life. Kameir. Rawiya. February 29, 2016. The Fader. October 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Hennessy Carolina - TV Guide. TV Guide. October 23, 2024.
  16. News: Taylor Davis. Hennessy Carolina Shows Up and Out to Help Style Bianca in This 'Love & Hip Hop' Highlight. September 13, 2024. January 31, 2018.
  17. Web site: Remy Ma, Hennessy Carolina, and Papoose Are Joining the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop'. Complex Networks. October 23, 2024.
  18. Web site: Breaking News - The Beat Goes on at VH1 When "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns for Season 6 on Monday, December 14 at 8PM ET/PT . TheFutonCritic.com . November 2, 2015 . October 23, 2024.
  19. Web site: Breaking News - VH1's Hit Series "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns for Season 7 on Monday, November 21 at 8PM ET/PT . TheFutonCritic.com . November 14, 2016 . October 23, 2024.
  20. News: VH1. Cardi B and Hennessy Go After Major Galore - Love & Hip Hop New York. September 13, 2024. VH1. February 27, 2017.
  21. Web site: Breaking News - VH1's Hit Series "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns Monday, October 30 at 8PM ET/PT | Starring Bianca Bonnie, Hennessy Carolina, Juju C, and more. thefutoncritic. October 23, 2024.
  22. Why Hennessy Carolina Is Likely Done With 'Love & Hip Hop'; Will Cardi B's Sister Be On Season 9 Of 'Love & Hip Hop'? Hennessy Carolina Still Has Beef With A Former Cast Member. Jordan Lauf . November 26, 2018. Bustle. October 23, 2024.
  23. Web site: Tierney Bricker. Hennessy on Champs vs Stars. E! Online. September 13, 2024. April 30, 2018.
  24. News: Sarah Michel. Daniel Booby Gibson And Hennessy Carolina Competing In MTV's The Challenge Champs Vs Stars. V News!. September 13, 2024. April 5, 2018.
  25. Desire Thompson. Hennessy Carolina On Why She Joined MTV's 'Champs vs. Stars. Vibe. September 13, 2024. April 30, 2018.
  26. Hennessy Carolina Talks Getting Physical for a Good Cause on MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Champs Vs. Stars’: ‘I Did It for The Bronx’. Abby Jones. April 17, 2018. Billboard. October 23, 2024.
  27. Web site: Hennessy Carolina Talks Fame, Cardi B and Sexuality. Beatrice hazlehurst. Mat+kat. April 30, 2018. Paper. October 23, 2024.
  28. Hennessy Carolina, Walked the Runway During Milan Fashion Week. Elizabeth Logan. September 22, 2018. W. October 23, 2024.
  29. Web site: No Rehearsals! Hennessy Carolina Admits She Was Nervous To Model During Milan Fashion Week . Tweety Elitou . September 24, 2018. BET. October 23, 2024.
  30. News: boohoo teams up with Hennessy Carolina for new influencer campaign. Diary directory. September 13, 2024. November 9, 2018.
  31. Web site: Cardi B’s sister Hennessy Carolina snags her first fashion campaign. Melissa Minton. November 8, 2018. Page Six. October 22, 2024.
  32. News: Tweety Elitou. Hennessy Carolina, Model For Her Very First Boohoo Holiday Collab. BET. September 13, 2024. November 9, 2018.
  33. Web site: Hennessy Carolina - Shop The Collection - boohoo. 2018. US Boohoo. October 22, 2024.
  34. News: FIUY. Discovering The World Of Hennessy Carolina. September 13, 2024. GridNem . September 9, 2024.
  35. Web site: Hip Hop Squares, Season 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170212173741/http://www.vh1.com/shows/hip-hop-squares . dead . February 12, 2017 . September 13, 2024.
  36. News: Hennessy Carolina Poses for Good Luck Trolls x Moschino Collection. Just Jared. September 13, 2024. August 3, 2019.
  37. News: Eddie Roche. Jeremy Scott Dishes On Moschino’s Troll Collab, and That Epic Dynasty-Themed Campaign. Fashion week daily. September 13, 2024. August 1, 2019.
  38. Hennessy Carolina Front Row: Jeremy Scott New York Fashion Week Show . Ella Chochrek . February 9, 2019. Footwear News. October 23, 2024.
  39. Hennesey Carolina - Galore Magazine Interview. Door Leverse. September 13, 2024. April 1, 2019.
  40. Hennessy Carolina Is Ready For World Domination. Galore. April 29, 2019. Galore Magazine. October 23, 2024.
  41. News: FIUY. Exploring Hennessy Carolina: Life, Career, And Achievements. September 13, 2024. UMa Institute . September 12, 2024.
  42. News: Channing Hargrove. Hennessy Carolina Is Working With Fashion Brands, Too. Refinery29. September 11, 2024. November 8, 2018.
  43. News: Karen Mizoguchi. Cardi B's Sister Hennessy Reveals She Is Bisexual. People. September 11, 2024. June 6, 2018.
  44. Elana Rubin. Cardi B’s Sister Hennessy Comes Out As Bisexual in Instagram Post. Out. September 13, 2024. June 11, 2018.
  45. K.Keith. Hennessy Carolina Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary with Long-term Girlfriend Michelle Diaz. Gaye. September 13, 2024. January 22, 2021.

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