Drita D'Avanzo

Drita D’Avanzo is a recognized name within the circles of reality T.V. This beautiful star is best known for her appearance on the VH1 series, “Mob Wives” which aired from 2011 to 2016, and several spinoffs. D’Avanzo has lived her life publicly. Apart from being a reality T.V. star, she’s a wife, mother, serial entrepreneur, and former athlete. D’Avanzo has a lot on her plate, so join us to celebrate her special day right here!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Drita D'Avanzo

Nickname:

Selmani

Birth date:

February 6, 1976

Age:

48

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$4.5 million

Drita's Social Media:

Background

Drita D’Avanzo is an Albanian-born reality T.V. star who has graced our screens for years. Born on February 6, 1976, in Albania to her mother, Kadima, and her father, Nezir Selmani, D’Avanzo is of Albanian ethnicity. When she was a young child, D’Avanzo’s family migrated to Staten Island, where she spent a better part of her life. D’Avanzo played soccer growing up and her father, who was a coach, trained her. She attended Susan Wagner High School and was a goalie in the ’90s. However, her passion was entertainment rather than athletics. Although she has had a lot of controversies, D’Avanzo emerges unscathed and keeps her head in the game.

D’Avanzo started a career in makeup and even worked for several upscale cosmetic companies before her big break in 2011. The reality T.V. show “Mob Wives,” depicted D’Avanzo as beautiful, driven, and hot-tempered. The show aired for five years and featured D’Avanzo in its 82 episodes. In 2012, D’Avanzo appeared in one episode of the spinoff “Big Ang.” In February 2014, she took her love for cosmetics to the next level when she opened her ‘Lady Boss’ store. The store carried her makeup line, fashion items, and other collections. In August 2017, D’Avanzo announced her appearance as a cast member of “Scared Famous.” She’s on four episodes of the show.

D’Avanzo got married to Lee D’Avanzo in 2000. Her husband was part of the New Springville Boys gang, so one can say that D’Avanzo married into the mob. Although D’Avanzo and her husband got arrested in 2019 for drugs and firearm possession, her charges were dropped. Her husband, on the other hand, is currently in prison for robbing a Staten Island bank. He is due for release in July 2024. The couple has two daughters together.

Career timeline

2011
The Role on “Mob Wives”

D'Avanzo joins the show as a recurring cast member — the show runs for five years.

2012
The Appearance on “Big Ang”

D'Avanzo appears in the show's finale.

2014
The Beauty Store is Opened

D'Avanzo launches her store in February, which features diverse collections in cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, and so much more.

2017
The Role in “Scared Famous”

D'Avanzo appears in four episodes of this show.

Why We Love Drita D'Avanzo

  1. She's an entrepreneur

    Aside from being an on-screen entertainer, D'Avanzo has her own cosmetics line called ‘Lady Boss’ by Drita. Her experience as a freelance makeup artist came in handy.

  2. She loves animals

    D'Avanzo often showcases her beloved pets all over her social media. She's a proud dog lover.

  3. She's a 'Ride or Die'

    Despite her husband's five-year jail sentence, D'Avanzo is still sticking beside him. She visits him often in prison.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She could have been a soccer star

    D'Avanzo's father was a coach who pushed her to train for soccer; she was good at it and even got invited to play for the Women's National Soccer team.

  2. She’s not spent time with her husband

    Although D'Avanzo and Lee have been married since 2000, she's only spent a little over two years with him due to his crime sprees and jail time.

  3. Her husband is in jail

    D'Avanzo's husband got a jail time of 64 months.

  4. She gained 15 pounds while filming

    D'Avanzo has revealed that she gained 15 pounds while filming “Mob Wives” due to stress.

  5. She loves mac and cheese

    D'Avanzo loves cooking this dish, and she posts about it often.

Drita D'Avanzo FAQs

Is Drita D'Avanzo Italian?

No. Although she married an Italian, she’s Albanian.

How old are Drita's daughters?

Her daughters, Aleeya and Gizelle are 21 and 15, respectively.

Did Drita and Ramona fight?

In the second season of “Mob Wives,” D’Avanzo fought with Karen and Ramona.

Drita D'Avanzo’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2025February 6Thursday
2026February 6Friday
2027February 6Saturday
2028February 6Sunday
2029February 6Tuesday

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