Kelly Ripa - Biography

Last Editor: allibloor				Kelly Ripa Biography -   Name : Kelly Ripa Birthdate : October 2, 1970 Birthplace : Stratford, New Jersey Full Name : Kelly Ripa Consuelos Education : Camden Community College, Camden, New Jersey Height : 5'4 Hair : Naturally Brown Eyes : Blue Occupation : Actress, TV Show Host

Kelly Ripa Trivia -

Married her "All My Children" (1970) co-star, Mark Consuelos, on May 1, 1996. They have three children: Michael Joseph, June 2, 1997, Lola Grace, June 16, 2001, 8lbs 3oz. and Joaquin Antonio, February 24, 2003, 8lbs 5oz. Participated in the ABC First-Ever Super Soap Weekend at Disney/MGM Studios, FL on October 19 and 20, 1996.   During the 80s, when Kelly appeared on "Dance Party USA" (1986), her career goal was to be a newscaster, and she often did "Dance Party USA" (1986) cast news reports. Awarded #19 in E! Rank's Top 25 Blondes. Kelly regularly chooses to host entire episodes of "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1989) barefoot. Attended Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, New Jersey (class of 1989). Named one of E!'s "top 20 entertainers of 2001." Named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 2001". Her father, Joe, was sworn in (6th January 2004) as the County Freeholder for Camden County in the state of New Jersey. The ceremony took place at the Scottish Rites Auditorium in the New Jersey city of Collingswood. She grew up in the nearby town of Voorhees. Does the narration for The Learning Channel's (TLC) "Maternity Ward" (2000/I). She and her husband, Mark Consuelos, attended Star Jones' wedding to Al Reynolds. Is a fan of "The Apprentice" (2004) and "Wife Swap" (2003). She and her husband, Mark Consuelos, attended Donald Trump's wedding to Melania Trump. Daughter of Esther Ripa and Joseph Ripa. Sister of Linda Ripa. Announced on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2006 that she is 3/4 Italian and 1/4 Irish. Her father is full Italian American and her mother is Italian and Irish American. Ranked as #85 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005) Her father, Joe, is a Camden County Freeholder (New Jersey version of a County Commissioner.) He was first elected in 2002. In September 2006, she was involved in two attempts to break the Guinness World Record for Most Custard Pies Thrown in One Minute during segments on "Live with Regis & Kelly". She was on the receiving end when NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth initially broke the record with 17 pies thrown. The following day, Kelly herself broke that record, throwing 22 pies at Wilmer Valderrama. Former high school cheerleader. Named #81 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006). Kelly is a very big fan of Madonna. Ranked #85 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list. Best friends and roommates with Laura Wright from 1991-1993. Good friend of her "Hope & Faith" (2003) co-star Faith Ford. Worked opposite "All My Children" (1970) co-star John Callahan in the movie Marvin's Room (1996). Actor/director Chris Bruno is the godfather of her and Mark Consuelos' first child, Michael Joseph Consuelos. Referred to as "Pipa" (only) by her friend and co-host, Regis Philbin.

Kelly Ripa Detailed Biography -

Born October 2, 1970 in Berlin, New Jersey Ripa grew up dazzled by the lights of New York City. The oldest daughter of a bus driver, Joe, and a homemaker, Esther, in New Jersey, Ripa and her sister, Linda, began taking ballet and piano lessons at an early age. They visited Manhattan frequently to see professional shows and explore the culture of the big city. The young girl dreamed of the day when she would live in and make her mark on the Big Apple. After graduating from high school, Ripa enrolled in community college, but during the first week of school she auditioned for ABC's "All My Children." Although she was competing against several other actresses with more experience, she won a role on the soap. In 1990, she moved to New York City to play teen wild child Hayley Vaughan on the hit soap opera. The TV gig was a wonderful professional experience for Ripa, but it also set the stage for love. In 1996, the actress married her co-star Mark Consuelos; a year later, the couple had their first child, Michael Joseph Consuelos. While Ripa navigated her career, marriage and motherhood successfully, she couldn't have been prepared for the changes that would occur in the new millennium. After several appearances as a guest host on Regis Philbin's morning show, Ripa was offered the co-host seat that had been vacated by Kathie Lee Gifford. When Ripa accepted the job in February 2001, she was five months pregnant with her second child, Lola Grace Consuelos. Ripa kept her job at "All My Children" and began her career as Regis's sidekick. In her first months on the "Live With Regis and Kelly," she shared private information about her pregnancy and life with the show's large television audience. They adored her instantly. The program's ratings have gone up, and the job has catapulted Ripa into national superstardom. Viewers can relate to Ripa because she's a shining example of a contemporary working mother. She holds down two jobs, maintains a great relationship with her husband, and is the mother of three young children. Ripa gave birth to her third child Joaquin Antonio on February 24, 2003. Now that she's an old pro at juggling two jobs in addition to her family, Ripa has filled the gap where her part on "All My Children" used to be: She has an upcoming role on the 2003 sitcom "Hope & Faith." This series has Ripa playing a sexy ex-soap star it doesn't get any more perfect than that for this actress.