Gina Liano (born 1966) is an Australian barrister, author, entrepreneur and television personality. She is best known for her role in The Real Housewives of Melbourne.
Gina Liano | |
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 Liano (far right) with her fellow Real Housewives of Melbourne co-stars in 2016 | |
| Born | Mary Eugene Smith 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, author, entrepreneur, television personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | The Real Housewives of Melbourne |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Bettina Liano (sister) Teresa Liano (sister) |
| Website | ginaliano |
Early and personal life
editLiano was born Mary Eugene Smith in Brighton, Victoria, to Italian parents Anita Bonollo and Nicola Italiano.[1] She is one of four siblings. Her sisters Bettina Liano and Teresa Liano are both fashion designers.[2]
Liano attended and graduated from Star of the Sea College in 1983. She completed a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University in 1992, followed by a Bachelor of Laws.[3]
In 2003, Liano was diagnosed with cancer. She went into remission after 12 months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.[4] She has been divorced twice and has two sons. She lives in Melbourne.[2]
Career
editIn 1985, Liano went into business with her sisters running a chain of boutiques.[2] Liano was admitted as a lawyer in 1997, and joined the Victorian Bar in 1999.[3] She is a criminal barrister, and practices in criminal law, intentional torts, commercial law, family law and employment law.[5]
Since 2014, Liano has appeared on the Australian reality television series The Real Housewives of Melbourne.[6] She has appeared as a panellist on a number of shows and had a segment on Seven Network's Legal Eagle.[3] She also been a property developer, an art curator and a wedding celebrant.[3]
Liano has released fragrances, a jewellery range and a tanning range.[3] Her autobiography, Fearless, was published in April 2015.[4] That same month, she joined the cast of Neighbours as Mary Smith.[7] Liano was hired after she impressed casting directors during a screen test.[8] She began filming on 14 April 2015.[8] Liano reprised the role in February 2016.[9]
In 2015, Liano was a contestant in the fourth season of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia. She withdrew from the competition in the fourth week on medical advice.[10]
In January 2016, it was announced Liano would make her theatre debut in July as the wicked stepmother in the pantomime adaptation of Cinderella at The State Theatre in Sydney.[11]
References
edit- ^ Rachel Wells (15 February 2014). "From fashion to stardom, sisters in step". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ a b c Duck, Siobhan (2 May 2014). "Gina Liano opens up about cancer, her fashion designer sisters and those bullying Real Housewives". News.com.au. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Olympians, actors, activists: Star of the Sea's top alumni". Herald Sun. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2024 – via Gale.
- ^ a b Koha, Nuite (6 April 2015). "Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano says she measures success by health not wealth". Herald Sun. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "Barrister Profile - Gina Liano". Victorian Bar. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ Harnick, Chris (5 March 2015). "Gina Liano Is Here to Entertain You: Meet Your New Favorite Real Housewives Star". E! Online. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ "Gina Liano's Neighbours role". TV Week. No. 15. 11–17 April 2015. p. 9.
- ^ a b Dennehy, Luke (14 April 2015). "Gina Liano of Real Housewives of Melbourne joins Neighbours cast". Herald Sun. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ Fletcher, Hary (4 December 2015). "Neighbours: Lyn Scully is returning to Ramsay Street in 2016". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Hoyer, Melissa (20 July 2015). "Gabi Grecko, Geoffrey Edelsten, Mel Greig sign up for Celebrity Apprentice". news.com.au. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Real Housewives of Melbourne's Gina Liano to star in Cinderella pantomime". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
External links
edit- Gina Liano at Bravo