Vinny Guadagnino, born Vincent Guadagnino, is best known as a reality television personality and actor in the United States. He was born and raised in Staten Island, New York, to a traditional Italian-American family. His mother immigrated from Italy, and her family's farm was featured during the fourth season of MTV's Jersey Shore.
Vinny graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School and later attended SUNY New Paltz before transferring to the College of Staten Island. Before his television career, he briefly worked as a political aide for a New York State Assemblyman.
Guadagnino rose to national fame as one of the original cast members of MTV's hit reality show Jersey Shore, which debuted in 2009. Known for his laid-back demeanor and humor, he quickly became a fan favorite and earned respect from both the cast and viewers. His popularity on the series played a pivotal role in launching his entertainment career.
Following the success of Jersey Shore, Vinny began taking acting classes to refine his skills. He describes himself as a natural entertainer and gravitates toward comedic roles. He guest-starred on MTV’s The Hard Times of RJ Berger, portraying RJ’s cousin, and starred in Syfy’s original movie Jersey Shore Shark Attack, a parody disaster film.
Vinny later hosted his own talk show on MTV titled The Show with Vinny, where he invited celebrities to his family’s home for dinner and candid conversation. The show further highlighted his charisma and ability to connect with guests from various backgrounds.
Vinny launched a clothing line called IHAV, which stands for "I Have a Vision." The brand emphasizes positivity and advocacy, with a portion of proceeds supporting anti-bullying initiatives through the non-profit organization DoSomething.org.
He is also an active supporter of Much Love Animal Rescue, participating in charity auctions to benefit rescue animals. In addition, Vinny has voiced his support for LGBTQ+ rights, participating in the NOH8 campaign and attending events such as the GLAAD Awards to advocate for equality.
Guadagnino co-authored a book with Samantha Rose, sharing insights into his life experiences and perspectives shaped by fame and personal growth.
In his personal life, Vinny has kept much of his romantic history relatively private, though he was frequently linked to model Melanie Iglesias. Although speculation about their relationship surfaced—including an Instagram post featuring the two appearing close—Melanie publicly stated they were friends, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
When asked about dating preferences, Vinny has mentioned favoring brunettes and values intellectual connection in relationships. While he has expressed a desire to have a family one day, he has stated that marriage is not an immediate priority.
Vinny Guadagnino has an estimated net worth of $3 million, primarily earned through his appearances on Jersey Shore and related media ventures. He has also received income from his MTV talk show and various endorsement deals.
In addition to television, he briefly pursued music and released a rap track that garnered criticism for its controversial lyrics. Vinny responded by issuing an apology, clarifying that the song was intended to be humorous and not offensive.
| Birth Date: | 11 Nov, 1987 |
| Age: | 32 yrs |
| Occupations: | Dancer Actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Staten Island |
| Education: | State University of New York at New Paltz College of Staten Island |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, reality show star |
| Twitter Id: | Vinnyguadagnino |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
