Melissa Gorga

Melissa Ann Gorga (née Marco; born March 21, 1979) is an American reality television personality, author, singer, designer, and businesswoman. She is a member of the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, joining the show in its third season.

Melissa Ann Marco was raised in Toms River, New Jersey. She is of Italian descent.

She is married to Giuseppe "Joseph" Gorga. Melissa and Joseph have 3 children: Antonia, Gino, and Joey. She and her husband reside in Montville, New Jersey.

Gorga has appeared in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2011.

Gorga has pursued a music career. Her single "On Display" was released on iTunes on August 13, 2011. Other singles were previewed on several season-four episodes, and Gorga issued a four-song EP. As of July 5, 2012, she has released two additional singles on iTunes: "How Many Times", released April 29, 2012, and "Rockstar", released June 10, 2012. Her fourth single, "I Just Wanna", was released September 2012. Written by and featuring hip hop singer Santino Noir, it was accompanied by a music video. In January 2016, Gorga told E! News she wouldn't be continuing her music career, but expressed interest to returning to music in the future.

In 2014, Gorga introduced a jewelry line on HSN TV. In late 2015, Gorga opened a clothing boutique called Envy by Melissa Gorga in Montclair, New Jersey. The store was built by her husband, Joe. In January 2017, the store was temporarily closed due to a business dispute. It re-opened later that month.

Television

Music

Books

• Love Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage, St. Martin's Press, 2013. ISBN 978-1250041487