Vinny Guadagnino facts for kids
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Vinny Guadagnino
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Guadagnino in 2011
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Vincent J. Guadagnino
November 11, 1987 Staten Island, New York, U.S.
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| Other names | Twiggy, Keto Guido, Vinny G |
| Education | State University of New York at New Paltz College of Staten Island (BA) |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Jersey Shore The Show with Vinny Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Double Shot at Love |
Vincent "Vinny" Guadagnino (born November 11, 1987) is an American reality television star. He is most famous for being on MTV's TV show Jersey Shore.
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Growing Up and School
Vinny Guadagnino grew up in Staten Island, a part of New York City. He comes from a traditional Italian-American family. His mother was born in Sicily, Italy, and moved to the United States when she was 13 years old. In one episode of Jersey Shore, his family's farm in Italy was shown.
He went to Susan E. Wagner High School. This is the same high school that his Jersey Shore co-star Angelina Pivarnick also attended. After high school, he studied at SUNY New Paltz. He then moved to the College of Staten Island and earned a degree in political science. Before joining Jersey Shore, Vinny planned to go to law school.
Vinny's TV Career
Starting on Jersey Shore
Vinny Guadagnino was one of the first cast members on MTV's Jersey Shore. He was on the show for all six seasons, from 2009 to 2012. This show made him very well-known.
Acting and Other Shows
After Jersey Shore, Vinny started taking acting classes. He had a guest role on MTV's comedy show The Hard Times of RJ Berger. He played RJ's cousin. He also appeared in two episodes of the TV show 90210. Vinny was also in a Syfy movie called Jersey Shore Shark Attack.
MTV created a talk show for Vinny called The Show with Vinny. It started in May 2013. On this show, famous people would visit Vinny's home and have dinner with him and his family. Later, he and his mother starred in another show, Vinny & Ma Eat America, on The Cooking Channel.
Jersey Shore: Family Vacation and More
In 2018, Vinny joined most of his original Jersey Shore castmates for a new show. It was called Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. The first two seasons aired in 2018, and a third season began in 2019.
From April 2019, Vinny also starred with Pauly D in a show called Double Shot at Love on MTV.
Dancing and Singing Shows
In 2021, Vinny competed on The Masked Dancer. This show is a spin-off of The Masked Singer. He was known as "Hammerhead" and was eliminated in sixth place.
In September 2022, he was a contestant on season 31 of Dancing with the Stars. He danced with Koko Iwasaki and they finished in seventh place.
Other Projects
Helping Others
Vinny supports several good causes. He donates money to the charity Do Something. This charity helps fund projects that fight against bullying. He also helps an animal rescue group called Much Love. He took part in a charity auction for them. Vinny also supports gay rights. He has spoken at the GLAAD Awards and joined the NOH8 Campaign.
Books and Brands
Vinny Guadagnino co-wrote a book with Samantha Rose. It is called Control The Crazy: My Plan To Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool.
In 2018, he launched his own clothing brand. It is called Name Brand NYC.
Healthy Eating
Vinny is a big fan of low-carb diets, especially the ketogenic diet. He used it himself and lost 50 pounds. He has been featured in Men's Health Magazine many times, sharing his advice on the diet. He also created an Instagram account just for the keto lifestyle. In 2019, he wrote a cookbook called The Keto Guido Cookbook.
Personal Life
In 2024, Vinny Guadagnino attended a political rally in New York City. He expressed support for a political candidate, saying he liked their ideas about government and the economy.
Vinny's Filmography
- The Gate of Fallen Angels (2009)
- Jersey Shore (2009–2012)
- When I Was 17 (2010)
- The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2011)
- 90210 (2011)
- Silent Library (2011)
- Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012)
- The Show with Vinny (2013)
- The Great Food Truck Race (2016)
- Vinny & Ma Eat America (2017)
- Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (2018–present)
- Double Shot at Love (2019–2021)
- Revenge Prank (2020–2021)
- The Masked Dancer (2021) as Hammerhead
- Good Morning America (2022) as guest
- Dancing with the Stars (2022) as contestant (season 31)
- All Star Shore (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Vinny Guadagnino para niños
