Melissa Ann Gorga (née Marco; born March 21, 1979) is an American reality television personality, author, singer, designer, and businesswoman. She is a member of the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, joining the show in its third season.Melissa Ann Marco was raised in Toms River, New Jersey. She is of Italian descent.She is married to Giuseppe "Joseph" Gorga. Melissa and Joseph have 3 children: Antonia, Gino, and Joey. She and her husband reside in Montville, New Jersey.Gorga has appeared in the reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey since 2011. Wikipedia