Carmella Garcia is the newest addition to The Real Housewives of Orange County and she “isn’t intimidated easily,” according to her cast bio. The RHOC Season 20 cast member is bringing her passion for real estate and “bold” personality to the cast as she shares a look at her life at home with her four kids.
How to Watch
The Real Housewives of Orange County premieres Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Episodes stream next day on Peacock.
Carmella spoke with BravoTV.com in April, where she admitted that she definitely made an “impression” on the rest of her cast members. “I feel like people either love me or they hate me or they can’t live without me,” the newbie admitted.
She also admitted to “probably” causing the most drama this season. “Just because I’m the new person,” she explained. “I think I just came in, and I just do me. And it was either gonna go one of two ways. It was either going to be accepted or not, and I was OK with either side of it, but I think we’re going strong at this point.”
Read on to learn more about the RHOC Season 20 newbie.
Where is Carmella Garcia from?
Carmella is from Ohio. She shared on a 2022 episode of the Girls Next Level podcast that she moved to LA after she turned 18 years old to pursue a career in modeling.
Where does Carmella Garcia live?
She told BravoTV.com that she currently splits her time between Corona Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe.
What does Carmella Garcia do for a living?
Carmella is currently a real estate agent and developer, working for The Oppenheim Group in their Corona Del Mar office. She is also a “former Playboy Playmate of the Year and WWE wrestler,” according to an announcement for the Season 20.
Does Carmella Garcia have kids?
Carmella Garcia opens up about her life as a mom
Carmella’s oldest daughter, Presley, is headed off to college in the fall, and she told BravoTV.com that she is looking forward to this new chapter in her life. “My 40s are my rebrand,” she explained.
“For the last 20 years I’ve been selfless and I get to be a little selfish and start to take little bits of my life back and be able to settle in and be me again,” she continued. “I feel like you lose your identity as a mom. Everything is, you know, you do, do, do, do. And you get pulled in so many different directions, and they will always come first. But I think it’s healthy for me to be able to have fun and get a little bit of a break.”
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Is Carmella Garcia married?
No, Carmella is not married, and she is divorced from Jeff. She told BravoTV.com that she is dating, as she has “dated somebody on and off for the last 10 years.”
What to expect from Carmella Garcia on RHOC Season 20
According to Carmella’s official Bravo bio, the new Housewife “is a busy mom of four with teens 14 to 18. A self proclaimed ‘girls’ girl,’ she makes fast friends, but some of the women question her choices and motives. Comfortable in the spotlight, Carmella isn’t intimidated easily and proves she is ready to confront just anyone when tension builds between her and Vicki [Gunvalson].”
In the trailer for the new season, Carmella can be seen lounging by the pool with her daughters, being introduced to the cast members by Jennifer Pedranti, and getting into it with Vicki. But viewers will just have to wait and see what’s in store for Carmella when RHOC Season 20 premieres on Bravo on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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How to watch Season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County
Season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Bravo on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Learn more about what’s in store for the rest of the cast of RHOC Season 20.
