What is Dina Manzo’s Net Worth?
Dina Manzo, also known as Dina Cantin, is an American reality TV star, interior decorator, and entrepreneur. She gained fame as a cast member on the Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and also starred on the HGTV show “Dina’s Party.”
Manzo has a net worth of $6.5 million and has worked as an interior designer for many years. She is also committed to her charitable foundation, Project Ladybug, which helps children with cancer.
Early Life and Family
Dina Manzo, born Claudine J. Laurita on March 7, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, grew up in a large family with 10 older siblings. Her sister Caroline and brother Chris both appeared on the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” with her, along with her sister-in-law, Jacqueline. Caroline is married to Albert Manzo, the brother of Dina’s ex-husband Thomas Manzo.
Dina Manzo’s Reality TV Career and Other Ventures
In 2007, Dina’s wedding to Thomas Manzo was featured on the VH1 series “My Fabulous Wedding.” She later joined the cast of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” during its first season in 2009. Dina is remembered for her ongoing feud with fellow cast member Danielle Staub. She left the show after the second season but returned as a series regular for season six in 2014 before leaving again the following year due to a move to California.
In 2016, Dina launched the skincare line Glow by Dina, which offers basic five products for any age. She has also made guest appearances on TV series such as “Tainted Dreams,” “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” “Iron Chef America: The Series,” “Teresa Checks In,” and “Manzo’d with Children,” a Bravo series featuring her sister Caroline.
Dina Manzo’s Three Marriages
Dina has been married three times. Her first husband was George Hadjiapostoli, and they welcomed daughter Lexi (born January 25, 1996) before divorcing.
Dina married Thomas Manzo, aka Tommy Manzo, on August 11, 2005, and they divorced in early 2016. She then wed David Cantin on June 28, 2017. A month before the wedding, Dina and Cantin were the victims of a home robbery in which David was beaten with a baseball bat and Dina was thrown on the floor and kicked as she was robbed of her $60,000 engagement ring.
James Mainello was arrested for the crime in May 2019, and two years later, investigators alleged that Thomas Manzo planned the home invasion. During the attack, one of the attackers allegedly shouted “This is what happens when you f*&! a guy from Paterson!” This was allegedly the SECOND time Tommy orchestrated an attack on Cantin. In 2015 he allegedly hired a mobster to attack Cantin outside of a strip mall. At the time Cantin and Dina were dating. The mobster allegedly agreed to perform the attack in exchange for a discounted wedding reception at Tommy Manzo’s restaurant, The Brownstone.
Dina is close friends with Teresa Giudice, her former “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” castmate, and she is the godmother of one of Teresa’s four daughters.
Dina and David Sell San Juan Capistrano Home
In April 2018, Dina and David purchased a 4,408 square foot farmhouse in San Juan Capistrano, California for $2.3 million. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was put on the market in July 2019 for $3.495 million.
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