Chrissy Monroe
Chrissy Monroe | |
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| Born | Chrissy Monroe September 7, 1972 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Organization | Serving Looks & Survive To Thrive Global |
| Honours | New York State Assembly Citation |
| Website | servinglooks |
Chrissy Monroeis anItalian-Americanentrepreneur and reality television personality, best known for her appearance on the fifth season of VH1'sLove & Hip Hop: New York.[1]
Early life
[edit]Monroe was born on September 7, 1972, and she was born and raised inBaltimore, Maryland,and endured a rough childhood, including homelessness as a teen.[2]She started her television career as a regular fixture on the late night dance show "Shakedown", and in minor roles on a Baltimore City Cable soap opera atMo'Nique's Comedy Club.[3]She moved to New York at the age of 29, where she became a brand ambassador forPabst Brewing Company,and made appearances onMichael Moore'sThe Awful Truth.She subsequently launched her own talent and modelling development company called LeJeu Entertainment.[4]
Career
[edit]In 2014, Monroe joined the cast of VH1'sLove & Hip Hop: New Yorkin season five, which chronicled her relationship struggles with rapperChink Santana.[5]
In 2015, Monroe joined the contributing staff ofHip Hop Weeklywith her advice column,Love Talk with Chrissy Monroe.
In 2018, Monroe appeared in an episode ofDr. Phil,titled "Love, Hip Hop & Cyber-Stalking?".[6]
Philanthropy
[edit]In 2016, Monroe launched her own non-profit foundationSurvive to Thrive Global,providing resources todomestic violencesurvivors.[7][8]Monroe also serves on the board of directors of Celebrity Cat Walk, raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue, alongsideJamie Foxx,Nicole RichieandMelissa Rivers.[9]
References
[edit]- ^"Love & Hip Hop New York TV Series Cast Members".VH1.Archived fromthe originalon November 19, 2018.RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^Chrissy Monroe on Lessons Learned From Being Homeless Teen.YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on December 9, 2021.
- ^"Chrissy Monroe MRTR".BlogTalkRadio.RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^Chrissy Monroe: Sleeping for Gigs Is Prominent With Models Today.YouTube.Archivedfrom the original on December 9, 2021.
- ^"Love And Hip Hop New York Chrissy Monroe, Chink Break Up: Chink Says 'Eat A D*ck' On Instagram".MStarsNews.April 6, 2015.RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^"Former Love & Hip Hop Star Chrissy Monroe - I'm Being Stalked!".May 5, 2018.RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^"Love & Hip Hop Newcomer Chrissy Monroe".Reality Tea.February 22, 2015.RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^"Survive to Thrive Global – Domestic Violence Foundation".RetrievedJune 12,2020.
- ^"About Us".www.celebritycatwalk.com.RetrievedJune 12,2020.