Ronnie Ortiz-Magro facts for kids
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Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
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Ortiz-Magro in 2024
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Ronald J. Ortiz-Magro Jr.
December 4, 1985 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Jersey Shore Jersey Shore: Family Vacation |
| Partner(s) | Sammi Giancola (2009–2016) Jen Harley (2017–2019) Saffire Matos (2020–2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Ronald J. Ortiz-Magro Jr. (born December 4, 1985) is an American television personality. He is best known for being one of the main cast members on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore.
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Early Life
Where Ronnie Grew Up
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was born in the Bronx, a part of New York City. His family background includes both Puerto Rican and Italian heritage.
Career Highlights
Starting on Reality TV
Before becoming a TV star, Ortiz-Magro worked in real estate with his father. In August 2009, he joined the cast of MTV's Jersey Shore. The show first aired on December 4, 2009. It became very popular and ran for six seasons, ending in 2012.
Other TV Appearances
Ortiz-Magro also made a special appearance on TNA Wrestling's Impact Wrestling in October 2011. He teamed up with wrestler Eric Young in a match and helped win it.
In 2012, Ortiz-Magro and his Jersey Shore co-stars appeared in the movie The Three Stooges. He also appeared in commercials for Xenadrine, a health product.
In 2017, he was part of the second season of the E! reality series Famously Single. This show focused on celebrities working on their relationships.
Returning to Jersey Shore
In 2018, Ortiz-Magro became a main cast member again for the MTV reality show Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. This show brought back many of the original cast members. In May 2021, he announced he was taking a break from the show to focus on his mental health.
He also appeared on Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry in April 2018. Later that year, he participated in Celebrity Fear Factor, a show where celebrities face their fears.
Personal Life
Relationships and Family
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was in a relationship with his Jersey Shore co-star Sammi Giancola from 2009 to 2016. They later broke up.
In December 2017, he shared that he and his girlfriend, Jen Harley, were expecting a baby. Their daughter, Ariana Sky Magro, was born in April 2018.
Focusing on Well-being
In January 2019, Ortiz-Magro took time to focus on his mental health. He later started a new relationship with Saffire Matos in November 2020. They became engaged in June 2021. Around June 2022, their engagement ended, and Ortiz-Magro continued to focus on his well-being and his daughter.
According to an episode of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Ronnie has full custody of his daughter. He moved to Miami and started a business selling sneakers.
