Vinny Guadagnino

Vincent J. Guadagnino[8] (born November 11, 1987)[8] is an American reality television personality, best known for being a cast member on MTV's Jersey Shore.

Vinny Guadagnino
Guadagnino in 2011
Born
Vincent J. Guadagnino

(1987-11-11) November 11, 1987
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Other namesKeto Guido[1][2][3][4]
Vinny G[5][6][7]
EducationCollege of Staten Island
Years active2009–present
Known forJersey Shore
The Show with Vinny
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

Early life

Guadagnino was raised in the Staten Island borough of New York City,[9] and comes from a traditional Italian-American family. His mother was born in Sicily, Italy, and immigrated to the United States at age 13. His family's farm is visited during an episode in Jersey Shore's fourth season.[10] He graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School and the College of Staten Island.[10]

Career

Guadagnino was a member of the starting cast MTV's Jersey Shore and appeared in all six seasons from 2009 to 2012. After Jersey Shore, Guadagnino began taking acting classes.[11] He guest-starred on MTV's scripted comedy series The Hard Times of RJ Berger as RJ's cousin. In the November 8, 2011, episode of 90210, he played a small role that he reprised in the episode "O Holly Night".[12] He also appeared in the Syfy original movie Jersey Shore Shark Attack.

MTV also produced Guadagnino's talk show, The Show with Vinny, which debuted in May 2013. The show featured celebrities at Guadagnino's home talking and having dinner with him and his family. He and his mother would later star in Vinny & Ma Eat America on The Cooking Channel.[13]

In 2018, he reunited with most of his original Jersey Shore castmates for a reboot of the series titled Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.[14] The first and second seasons aired in 2018, and a third season began in 2019.[15]

Starting in April 2019, Guadagnino has been starring alongside Pauly D in a Double Shot at Love on MTV.[16][17]

On April 26, 2019, he started a month long residency performing as guest host in Chippendales at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.[18][19]

In 2021, he competed on The Masked Singer spin-off The Masked Dancer as "Hammerhead" and was eliminated in the 6th spot during Battle of the Super Six.

Philanthropy

In 2011, Guadagnino launched a clothing brand called IHAV (for "I Have a Vision") with the message Fuck Bullies. Proceeds are donated to the charity Do Something for grants for anti-bullying projects and programs.[20][21] He also supports the animal rescue organization Much Love, for whom he recently participated in a charity auction. Guadagnino is also a supporter of gay rights. He has been a presenter at the GLAAD Awards and participated in the NOH8 Campaign.

Guadagnino also co-authored a book with Samantha Rose entitled Control The Crazy: My Plan To Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool.[22][23]

In 2018, he released a new clothing brand called Name Brand NYC.[24]

Guadagnino is also an advocate for the keto diet, having lost 50 pounds using it himself, and has been featured multiple times in Men's Health Magazine, giving advice on said diet.[25] Additionally he started an Instagram channel, dedicated to the keto lifestyle.[26]

Filmography

References
  1. Schrodt, Paul (November 9, 2018). "5 Times Vinny From 'Jersey Shore' Failed at Being Keto". Men's Health.
  2. Siclait, Aryelle (January 8, 2019). "Vinny From "Jersey Shore" Lost 50 Pounds With This Popular Diet". Women's Health.
  3. Schrodt, Paul (December 7, 2018). "9 Delicious Dishes from Vinny Guadagnino You Won't Believe Are Keto". Men's Health.
  4. "Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino Has Lost 50 Lbs. and Calls Himself the 'Keto Guido'". PEOPLE.com.
  5. ""VINNY G & FRIENDS" - VINNY GUADAGNINO - SPECIAL EVENT (P)". tickets.mcguirescomedy.com.
  6. FM, Player. "Get Into It With Vinny G. podcast". player.fm.
  7. "The Keto Guido with Vinny G - Episode 1186". November 9, 2018.
  8. "Vinny Guadagnino". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016.
  9. Jackson, Dory (November 15, 2018). "What Happens When 'Jersey Shore' Ends? Vinny Guadagnino Talks Life Beyond The Shore". Newsweek. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  10. Abrahamson, Rachel Paula; Grossbart, Sarah; O'Neill, Jennifer (October 24, 2011). "Vinny Guadagnino: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me". Us Weekly (871): 16. ISSN 1529-7497.
  11. Bell, Crystal (October 21, 2011). "Vinny Guadagnino Talks Leaving 'Jersey Shore,' Acting Projects And His Future Plans". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  12. Piazza, Jo (October 18, 2011). "'Jersey Shore' Star Vinny Guadagnino's Shakespearean Secret". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  13. "Vinny & Ma Eat America official website". Cooking Channel.
  14. Dicker, Ron (November 28, 2017). "'Jersey Shore' Returns In MTV Reboot For 2018". HuffPost.
  15. "MTV renews 'Jersey Shore Family Vacation' for season 3". EW.com.
  16. Andreeva, Nellie (April 12, 2019). "'Double Shot At Love With DJ Pauly D And Vinny' Premieres To Strong Ratings On MTV".
  17. Ossad, Jordana (March 14, 2019). "DJ Pauly D and Vinny Might not be Bachelor Bros for Long". MTV. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  18. Silvia, Erin; Brody, Lanae (April 28, 2019). "'Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino: How He Got Fit For Chippendales Residency".
  19. Vasquez, Whitney (April 27, 2019). "'Jersey Shore' Star Vinny Guadagnino Hits the Chippendales Stage". The Blast.
  20. "Guy Code " Cast " Vinny Guadagnino". Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  21. "VINNY'S VISION: "F%@K BULLIES!", MTV Act Blog, January 4, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  22. Vinny Guadagnino; Samantha Rose (2012). Control the Crazy: My Plan to Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool. Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN 978-0-307-98724-2.
  23. Lee, Stephen. "Vinny Guadagnino of 'Jersey Shore' to 'Control the Crazy' in upcoming book – EXCLUSIVE". Journalist. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  24. "Official Vinny Guadagnino Jersey Shore Online Shop & Apparel". _______ NYC.
  25. Taylor, Jordyn (October 24, 2018). "How to Crush Your Keto Diet, According to Vinny From 'Jersey Shore'". Men's Health.
  26. "Vinny (@ketoguido) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com.
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