Deena Nicole Cortese
| Deena Nicole Cortese | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Deena Nicole Cortese January 12, 1987 New Egypt, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Jersey Shore; Jersey Shore: Family Vacation |
| Spouse(s) |
Christopher Buckner (m. 2017) |
Deena Nicole Buckner (née Cortese; born January 12, 1987) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore from 2010 to 2012.
Early life
Cortese was born in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Township, New Jersey to Italian American parents. Cortese graduated from New Egypt High School and briefly attended Brookdale Community College. Cortese also has a sister, Joanie Maiorella, who was seen in multiple episodes throughout season five of Jersey Shore.
Career
Cortese was a cast member on the reality TV series Jersey Shore. Deena had originally auditioned for season 1 but was rejected; [1] however, she was cast by MTV when Angelina Pivarnick left the show after season two, and Snooki suggested her as a replacement.[2] She joined the cast in season three, which filmed in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
In 2014, Cortese appeared on Couples Therapy.
Personal life
In November 2016, Cortese became engaged to Christopher Buckner.[3] They were married on October 28, 2017. In 2018, Deena revealed that her and her husband are expecting their first child, a son.[4]
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
| 2010–2012 | Jersey Shore | Herself | Castmate |
| 2010 | When I Was 17 | Herself | |
| 2012–2014 | Snooki & Jwoww | Herself | Appeared in 4 episodes. |
| 2013 | Couples Therapy | Herself | |
| 2018–present | Jersey Shore: Family Vacation | Herself | Main |
| 2018 | Celebrity Fear Factor | Herself | Contestant |
References
- ↑ TMZ Staff (August 4, 2010). "'Jersey Shore' -- New Girl Is a Season 1 Reject". TMZ. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
- ↑ "'Jersey Shore' star Snooki helped Deena Nicole Cortese become new cast member". Holt, Bob. NewJerseyNewsroom.com. July 29, 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ↑ Vuipo, Mike (20 November 2016). "Jersey Shore star gets engaged". Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ↑ Falcone, Dana Rose (28 October 2017). "Jersey Shore's Deena Cortese Is Married — See the Pics!". Retrieved 28 October 2017.