Sammi Giancola
Samantha Giancola[1] (born March 14, 1987),[2] also known as Sammi Sweetheart,[3][4] is an American television personality and businesswoman. She is best known as one of the eight main cast members in the MTV reality series Jersey Shore.
Sammi Giancola | |
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Born | Samantha Giancola March 14, 1987 (age 33) |
Other names | Sammi Sweetheart |
Alma mater | William Paterson University |
Occupation | Actress, model, television personality, businesswoman |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | Jersey Shore Snooki & Jwoww |
Partner(s) | Ronnie Ortiz-Magro (2009-2014) Christian Biscardi (2017-present; engaged) |
Parent(s) | Al Giancola and Angela Giancola |
Early life
Raised in Hazlet, New Jersey,[3] Giancola is of Italian and Greek descent.[5] She attended Raritan High School, where she played softball, ran track, and was a four-year varsity soccer letter winner. Giancola won art contests when she was younger.[6]
She went on to major in sociology at William Paterson University, where she played as a midfielder on their Division III women's soccer team.[7]
Career
Jersey Shore
Giancola debuted on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore in August 2009. She has since appeared with her cast mates on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Wendy Williams Show and Live with Regis and Kelly. Giancola and her Jersey Shore co-stars appeared in the 2012 film The Three Stooges.[8][9] She later appeared on some episodes of Snooki & Jwoww and participated in the 2017 E! special Reunion Road Trip: Return to the Jersey Shore.
In 2018, Giancola announced she would not return for the Jersey Shore reboot, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, to avoid "potentially toxic situations" and to focus on her "businesses and relationship".[4]
Other ventures
In 2011, Giancola endorsed a fragrance called Dangerous, which is available for both men and women. She later endorsed another fragrance, Dangerous Desires.[10]
In 2013, Giancola launched her online clothing and accessories line, Sweetheart Styles,[11][12]
In 2015, Giancola became a co-host on the podcast called Just Sayin, where she joins relationship expert Siggy Flicker and TV host Clare Galterio to discuss their respective personal lives and celebrity rumors. The podcast is made in New York City through the Loud Speakers Network. The podcast ran for 104 episodes from August 2015 to November 2017.[13]
Filmography
Film
Year | Production | Role | Notes |
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2012 | The Three Stooges | Sammi (as Samantha Giancola) | |
TBD | Here Without You | Patty | pre-production |
Television
Year | Production | Role | Notes |
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2009–2012 | Jersey Shore | Herself | Castmate |
2010 | When I Was 17 | Herself | Guest |
2011 | Silent Library | Herself | Episode "Jersey Shore" |
2012–2014 | Snooki & Jwoww | Herself | 4 episodes. |
2013 | Makeover Manor | Herself | Guest |
Project Runway | Herself | Guest | |
References
- "Jersey Shore's Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola talks life, season 6 and appearing at The Pool After Dark tonight". NJ.com. May 4, 2012.
- Hautman, Nicholas (March 12, 2017). "'Jersey Shore' Cast Reunites for Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola's 30th Birthday Party". Us Weekly. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
- Messer, Lesley; Triggs, Charlotte (August 9, 2010). "Gym Tan, Family! At Home with the Cast of 'Jersey Shore'". People. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
...Sammi, 23.
- "Why Sammi Sweetheart Didn't Want to be Involved in 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' (Exclusive Details)". TooFab.com. March 30, 2018. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
At 31, I am currently extremely happy in every aspect of my life....
- Twitter. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2012.
- "21 Questions with Sammi "Sweetheart" from Jersey Shore". YouTube.com. Youtube. September 29, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- Sam Giancola - 2009 Women's Soccer, William Paterson Pioneers. Accessed June 26, 2013. "Prior to William Paterson: Was a four-year varsity letterwinner at Raritan H.S. and was named the team’s Most Improved Player."
- Brett, Jennifer (July 18, 2011). "Fist pump! The Jersey Shore kids are here". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- Brett, Jennifer (July 20, 2011). "J-Lo/Cameron Diaz movie starts filming, "Three Stooges" winds down". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- Hebert, Emily (May 1, 2012). "Sammi Sweetheart's First Perfume Was Paris Hilton's". Elle. Hearst Communications. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- Dachille, Arielle (August 29, 2014). "What Is 'Jersey Shore''s Sammi Doing Now? Making Questionable Perfume, Of Course". Bustle.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- "Sweetheart Styles". Sweetheart Styles.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- "Just Sayin Podcast". SoundCloud. Retrieved March 31, 2016.