The cast was revealed during the launch event for MediaWorks' new joint venture Bravo New Zealand. Real Housewives of New York City star Ramona Singer made a surprise appearance and even gave the Kiwi Housewives some advice.
As we reported, Bravo New Zealand will replace Channel FOUR in July, marking the end of the channel's 19-year history. It will be a joint venture with NBCUniversal.
The event also got to see a teaser trailer of the new series, The Real Housewives of Auckland, before the cast took the stage. The cast consists of six women: Angela Stone, Ann Batley-Burton, Gilda Kirkpatrick, Julia Sloane, Louise Wallace and Michelle Blanchard. We were one of the first sites to report the casting of Angela Stone and Louise Wallace.
(Pictured L-R: Julia, Gilda, Michelle, Ann, Angela and Lousie)
The Real Housewives of Auckland is being produced by Matchbox Pictures, the production company responsible for the success of Australia's hit reality series, The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Learn more about the #RHOAKL and watch the first look trailer below!
Angela Stone: Fashion designer and stylist from Christchurch. In her words, she promises to bring "drive" and "focus" to the show.
Ann Batley-Burton: The self-proclaimed "champagne lady", appropriately adorned in a sparkling champagne coloured gown. Her advice to live by? "If you want a successful party, you've got to serve champagne."
Gilda Kirkpatrick: The mother-of-two and advertising executive says it's simple to have it all, with the right help. "I have great staff. That's the secret."
Julia Sloane: An author, business woman, athlete and former model, living in Parnell.
Louise Wallace: The former Weakest Link host is no stranger to reality television, having starred in and later hosted Celebrity Treasure Island. She says this series will let people see "the real me. I want to share my fabulous life with you all. I intend to bring it big time."
Michelle Blanchard: An English former fashion model, married a Kiwi, Blanchard gave the crowd a taste of her humour when she joked "I don't think it's a secret. Black don't crack".
Mediaworks are describing the show as "an exclusive look into the glamorous galas, scintillating scandals, and enormous egos of this group of luxury-loving ladies as they navigate the social scene of the city's elite, all while juggling their husbands, boyfriends, careers and families."
The Real Housewives of Auckland is set to premiere sometime in August only on Bravo New Zealand!
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