Chrissy Monroe is an Italian-American entrepreneur and reality television personality, best known for her appearance on the fifth season of VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York.[1]

Chrissy Monroe
Born
Chrissy Monroe

September 7, 1972
Occupations
  • Writer
  • columnist
  • actress
  • entrepreneur
Years active2009–present
OrganizationServing Looks & Survive To Thrive Global
HonoursNew York State Assembly Citation
Websiteservinglooks.shop

Early life

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Monroe was born on September 7, 1972, and she was born and raised in Baltimore, 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 at Mo'Nique's Comedy Club.[3] She moved to New York at the age of 29, where she became a brand ambassador for Pabst Brewing Company, and made appearances on Michael Moore's The Awful Truth. She subsequently launched her own talent and modelling development company called LeJeu Entertainment.[4]

Career

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In 2014, Monroe joined the cast of VH1's Love & Hip Hop: New York in season five, which chronicled her relationship struggles with rapper Chink Santana.[5]

In 2015, Monroe joined the contributing staff of Hip Hop Weekly with her advice column, Love Talk with Chrissy Monroe.

In 2018, Monroe appeared in an episode of Dr. Phil, titled "Love, Hip Hop & Cyber-Stalking?".[6]

Philanthropy

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In 2016, Monroe launched her own non-profit foundation Survive to Thrive Global, providing resources to domestic violence survivors.[7][8] Monroe also serves on the board of directors of Celebrity Cat Walk, raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue, alongside Jamie Foxx, Nicole Richie and Melissa Rivers.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Love & Hip Hop New York TV Series Cast Members". VH1. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Chrissy Monroe on Lessons Learned From Being Homeless Teen. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Chrissy Monroe MRTR". BlogTalkRadio. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Chrissy Monroe: Sleeping for Gigs Is Prominent With Models Today. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Love And Hip Hop New York Chrissy Monroe, Chink Break Up: Chink Says 'Eat A D*ck' On Instagram". MStarsNews. April 6, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "Former Love & Hip Hop Star Chrissy Monroe - I'm Being Stalked!". May 5, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "Love & Hip Hop Newcomer Chrissy Monroe". Reality Tea. February 22, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Survive to Thrive Global – Domestic Violence Foundation". Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "About Us". www.celebritycatwalk.com. Retrieved June 12, 2020.