Original cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vicki Gunvalson is a businesswoman and reality TV star.
Gunvalson has been in the world of business for many years, working in construction before moving into the health insurance world when she was 29 years old. Just three years later she founded her own insurance company, Coto Insurance and Financial Services which she has successfully run ever since. She has earned a large personal fortune from the business, and in 2006 was chosen as one of the original cast of The Real Housewives of Orange County. She quickly became a fan favourite, becoming known for her catchphrase ‘whooping it up’ and for being a savvy businesswoman as well as juggling motherhood. She starred in the show as a main cast member for 14 years, appearing in nearly 250 episodes of the hit reality show as well as in spin off programme Tamra’s OC Wedding. Gunvalson has also made guest appearances on Dr Phil and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and is now a popular internet celebrity having over 1 million followers on her Instagram page. She regularly shares business insights and tips, as well as updates on her family life and Orange County community.
Having left the world of reality TV, Gunvalson continues to run her own business and is also the host of her own podcast, Whoop It Up with Vicki. She is currently engaged to Steve Lodge, and remains an important part of Orange County society.