Kathy Wakile Explained

Kathy Wakile
Birth Name:Katherina Pierri
Birth Date:4 October 1965
Birth Place:Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Children:2
Occupation:Television personality, entrepreneur, pastry chef
Years Active:2011–present
Known For:Television personality; The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Bravo
Relatives:Teresa Giudice (cousin)

Katherina Wakile (née Pierri; born October 4, 1965) is an American reality television personality. She starred in the Bravo series The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which features the lives of her and her family members.

Early life

Wakile was born October 4, 1965, in New Jersey. She has a younger sister, Rosie and three brothers.

Wakile resides in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, with her husband of over 20 years, Richard "Rich" Wakile, an owner/operator of NJ gas stations, and their two children, Victoria (b. 1994) and Joseph (b. 1996).[1] [2] Kathy and Victoria frequently participate in events that raise awareness for brain cancer, an illness they take close to heart, as Victoria underwent two operations to remove a benign brain tumor.[3] [4] [5]

Career

Wakile joined the show's third season in May 2011.[6] She was put in the middle of confrontations between her cousin Teresa Giudice and her cousin-in-law Melissa Gorga. Wakile's main storylines concern her kids growing up, her daughter’s health issues, and her wish to open a restaurant one day. In Season 3, Wakile feuded with Teresa and also had difficulties getting to know Caroline Manzo due to the latter’s allegiance with the former. In Season 4, Wakile's conflict with Teresa continues. Her sister Rosie, who is gay, has also been featured on the show and gained a following due to her story of being different and coming out.[7] Wakile also appeared in the fifth season of the show and this season saw the repair of many friendships including the relationship between Wakile and Teresa.[8] In May 2014, it was announced Wakile would not return for the series’ sixth season, but would make periodic appearances throughout. She was credited as a "Friend of the Housewives" for seasons 6 and 7.[9]

Aside from appearing on the series, she has introduced three product lines since joining the show, including Dolci Della Dea, which includes a cannoli kit,[10] Goddess Eye Jewelry, a jewelry line which gives portion of the sales to the National Brain Tumor Society,[11] [12] [13] and Red Velvet Cosmo, a ready-to-pour cocktail. Red Velvet Cosmo is based on one of her favorite desserts, red velvet cake.[14] The drink won a medal in a national tasting competition.[15] Wakile has also written a cookbook Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet.[16]

In May 2017, Wakile announced she would be opening up a restaurant in Bergen County, New Jersey, alongside her husband Rich. Titled Pizza Love, it will specialize in pizza, Italian and Mediterranean food, as well as desserts.[17] [18] It opened in September 2017.[19]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'RHONJ' star Kathy Wakile offers virtual tour of new Franklin Lakes home. NJ.com. Sydney. Shaw. January 4, 2016. April 13, 2017.
  2. Web site: Kathy Wakile Is Ready to Make New Memories in Her New Home. Bravo. Jocelyn. Vera. January 4, 2016. April 13, 2017.
  3. Web site: Kathy Wakile's Daughter Victoria is "Celebrating Life" After Her Latest Health Scare. Bravo. Laura. Rosenfeld. September 28, 2016. April 13, 2017.
  4. Web site: Kathy Wakile's Daughter Reflects on Past Health Scare After Graduating College. Bravo. Laura. Rosenfeld. May 16, 2016. April 13, 2017.
  5. Web site: Kathy Wakile's partnership with PalaCasino.com benefits Children's Brain Tumor Foundation. NJ.com. Imest. May 18, 2017. May 22, 2017.
  6. News: Real Housewives of New Jersey Returns – with New Ladies!. People. April 13, 2011. December 12, 2016.
  7. Web site: The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Season 4. iTunes. Apple Inc.. December 12, 2016.
  8. Web site: Takeda. Allison. See The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Cast Picture From Season Five. Us Weekly. April 3, 2013. December 12, 2016.
  9. Web site: Real Housewives of New Jersey's Kathy Wakile Breaks Silence on No Longer Being a Housewife in Season 6. Becker. Tierney. Sobol. Beth. E! NBCUniversal. May 14, 2014. December 12, 2016.
  10. Web site: Dolci della Dea 24-piece Gourmet Cannoli Kit. QVC. April 13, 2017.
  11. Web site: Bio . KathyWakile.com.
  12. Web site: Bio: Kathy Wakile: Cast; Real Housewives of New Jersey. bravotv.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105125439/http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-4/bio/kathy-wakile. November 5, 2013.
  13. Web site: July 5, 2012. bergen.com. 'Housewive'[sic] Sighting: Kathy Wakile unveils new charitable jewelry line at Raffsonni Galleries in Hackensack].
  14. Web site: Bio: Kathy Wakile: Cast; Real Housewives of New Jersey. bravotv.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105125439/http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-4/bio/kathy-wakile. November 5, 2013.
  15. Web site: Red Velvet Cosmo Introduced By Kathy Wakile of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'. Paramus Post. Fabrikant, Mel. February 28, 2012. July 5, 2012. March 31, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120331150311/http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20120228155309676. dead.
  16. Web site: Kathy Wakile of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' pens a new dessert cookbook. New York Daily News. Sherryl. Connelly. August 31, 2014. April 13, 2017.
  17. Web site: Real Housewives star to open restaurant in Bergen County. NorthJersey.com. Michael. W. Curley Jr.. May 6, 2017. May 6, 2017.
  18. Web site: Hold the drama: Former 'RHONJ' star Kathy Wakile opening Italian restaurant. nj.com. Vicki. Hyman. May 8, 2017. May 8, 2017.
  19. Web site: Reality bites: Former 'RHONJ' star opens N.J. pizza restaurant. nj.com. Amy. Kuperinsky. September 28, 2017. September 29, 2017.

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