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


Personal life

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 resided in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Career

Gorga has appeared in over fifty episodes of the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She has appeared on television talk shows as well.

Gorga as pursued a music career. Her single "On Display" was released on iTunes dance chart selections 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 2014, Gorga introduced a jewelry line on HSN TV.
Works

Television

Year Title Role Notes

2011–present The Real Housewives of New Jersey Herself 86 episodes
2015 Teresa Checks In Herself 3 episodes

Music
Singles:

"On Display" – 2011
"How Many Times" – 2012
"Rockstar" – 2012
"I Just Wanna" (feat. Santino Noir) – 2012
"Never Let Me Go" – 2013