Reality stars are everywhere these days. Here’s our Top 10 list of our favorite Latino reality stars!
10. Ryan Lochte
The part-Cuban, impossibly handsome star of “What Would Ryan Do?” is an Olympic gold medalist, who single-handedly introduced the word “CHEAH!” into the pop culture zeitgeist.
9. Tahiry
Joe Budden’s is-she-or-isn’t-she girlfriend has come a long way from the booty magazines and the bartending gigs with her “Love & Hip-Hop: NY” appearances.
8. Raqi Thunda
Before her starring role on “Love & Hip-Hop: NY,” Raqi Thunda was a respected NY DJ & interviewer.
7. Vivian Billings
The newest addition to the VH1 reality roster, the Puerto Rican Billings — star of “The Gossip Game” — was born & raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens.
6. Nicole Richie
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Born Nicole Escovedo (she’s the niece of drummer/pop star Sheila E) & adopted by Lionel Richie, Nicole got her start in “The Simple Life.” While Paris Hilton is struggling to remain relevant (and failing miserably), Nicole is flourishing as an author, clothing designer, wife, and mother.
5. Emily Bustamante
Fabolous’ baby mama & part-time stylist was one of the first stars of the “Love & Hip-Hop” franchise.
4. Kat Von D
The talented tattoo artist first rose to fame as the star of “L.A. Ink.”
3. Erica Mena
The “Love & Hip-Hop: NY” star that everyone hates to love — or loves to hate — first rose to fame as a “video vixen.”
2. Snooki
“Jersey Shore”‘s obvious breakout star — who was born to Chilean parents, but adopted by an Italian-American family — is now content being a mother to baby Lorenzo.
