THE REAL HOUSEWIVES SEASON 5 WILL BE RETURNING ON THE BRAVO TV NETWORK ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012.
KANDI BURRUSS – Kandi is a Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter who resides in Atlanta with her ten-year-old daughter, Riley. She is a former member of the platinum-selling music group Xscape and the recipient of a Grammy for her work on TLC’s mega-hit No Scrubs. Kandi juggles her busy life as a single mom and hard-working career woman, while also finding time to let loose on the Atlanta social scene and mingle with members of the music industry elite.
Kandi has launched an intimate luxury line called Bedroom Kandi and is expanding the Kandi Koated Entertainment empire by executive producing and creating The Kandi Factory. She has also opened up an additional location for T.A.G.S, her Atlanta-based boutique. Despite her hectic schedule, Kandi managed to find her Mr. Right and is focused on moving forward with her romantic life.
KENYA MOORE – Kenya Moore is the triple threat with beauty, brains and talent. Originally from Detroit, the former psychology major left Michigan with fierce drive and determination to build her own unique brand.
Perhaps most recognized for being crowned Miss USA, Kenya is also known for acting and having worked with many “A” list stars, is a film and TV producer and CEO of Moore Vision Media. She finds Atlanta to be the perfect environment to grow a business and a rich social life. Aside from being a serious career woman, Kenya enjoys writing, hitting the gym, and never passes up an opportunity to speak her mind. A hopeless romantic, Kenya is ready to start a family with her Mr. Right.
NENE LEAKS - NeNe is an outspoken social butterfly who resides in the upscale Duluth area of Atlanta with her two boys, Bryson and Brentt. She is an advocate against domestic abuse, and having experienced it herself, has written a memoir in hopes that her story will resonate with women who have been through similar circumstances. She was recently a contestant on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.
This season, NeNe and Gregg have officially separated. Though Gregg no longer lives with NeNe and the boys, they have a complex relationship. NeNe struggles with her decision on whether or not to sign the divorce papers and truly move on from their 15-year relationship. Since her experience on Celebrity Apprentice, NeNe has realized she has a knack for business and uses one of her Trump connections to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor. Though her no-nonsense approach sometimes gets her in trouble, NeNe continues to explore her ever-evolving, and often volatile, friendships with the other Housewives.
CYNTHIA BAILEY - Supermodel Cynthia resides in Atlanta with her 12-year-old daughter, Noelle, and husband, Peter. The Alabama-born beauty moved to New York City 25 years ago to pursue her dream of modeling. Her first booking was the cover ofEssence, and that was only the beginning. From major fashion features to the runways of Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, and from starring in a movie opposite Sandra Bernhardt to a guest role on The Cosby Show, Cynthia has had an enviable career.
As a working model who is still in high demand, Cynthia uses her expertise to educate the next generation. From the opening of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, Cynthia continues to seek out and inspire Atlanta’s most promising talent, through educating them about the industry and helping foster connections in the fashion world. Cynthia and Peter recently celebrated their two-year anniversary and despite the wedding drama and the naysayers, their union continues to grow strong. As thriving entrepreneurs, they are faced daily with the struggle to maintain balance with work, their relationship, and family.
PORSHA STEWART - Porsha Stewart is a saucy southern lady and embodies the essence of a confident woman wise beyond her years. A true “Georgia Peach,” Porsha was born and raised into a prominent family in Atlanta and is the granddaughter of Civil Rights leader and philanthropist, Rev. Hosea Williams. Residing in the exclusive Buckhead community in Atlanta, Porsha is a recent bride to former NFL football player Kordell Stewart and takes prides in being a new mom to her stepson, Syre.
Porsha always keeps family first, but in her spare time she manages to nurture a budding music career as well as various business ventures. Porsha will be taking her family’s legacy and enriched heart for giving into her new family with the unveiling of Kordell & Porsha Stewart Foundation for Cancer Research. Porsha also enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, yoga, and afternoon dips in her pool. Well-known on the Atlanta social scene, some might say Porsha has it all.
PHAEDRA PARKS - Phaedra is a celebrated entertainment attorney who lives in the historic Vinings area with her husband, Apollo, and their two-year-old son, Ayden. She is the Managing Partner of The Parks Group, P.C., an Atlanta-based boutique law firm that caters nationally to entertainers and athletes. An active member of the community and church, Phaedra, a self-proclaimed “Southern belle,” sits on numerous boards, and is involved in multiple charities.
With baby Ayden now talking and potty trained, Phaedra is able to attend mortician school full time in an attempt to become the ”Vera Wang” of funerals. She and Apollo, both workout enthusiasts, have also delved into the exercise video market in hopes of giving everyone Phaedra’s signature “donkey booty.” However, the journey to successfully completing this feat is filled with drama along the way.
KIM ZOLCIAK – Known for her blonde wigs, catchy pop songs, and her vivacious personality, Kim Zolciak is also the mother of Brielle, Ariana, KJ, and newborn Kash Kade. After meeting NFL Falcons player Kroy Biermann in 2010 at a charity event, Kim fell in love and the two began a whirlwind romance. The Zolciak-Biermann family lives in their dream home in Duluth, GA.
Kim’s ambitions are as big as her blonde hair. As chronicled on the first season, Kim began pursuing her music career in 2009. Her debut single, Tardy for the Party, reached the number three spot on iTunes and in 2012, Kim released her second single Google Me. In April 2012, Kim’s spinoff Don’t be Tardy for the Wedding debuted and revolved around Kim’s extravagant, fairytale wedding.
STAY TUNED FOR OXYGEN NETWORK – THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA SEASON 5 AIRS ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012.
