Sunday, June 16, 2024

How Does RHONJ’s Luis Ruelas Make His Money?

How RHONJ's Luis Ruelas makes his money.
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Luis Ruelas may be the love of Teresa Giudice’s life, but he is a polarizing presence on Real Housewives of New Jersey. Initially, fans were hopeful that Teresa would find love again after her divorce from “Juicy” Joe Giudice. In the end, Teresa’s marriage to Juicy couldn’t overcome their financial problems and prison stints.

So, viewers initially thought that Luis seemed great. But later, he displayed flashes of temper, and he became heavily involved in the feud between Teresa, and her brother, Joe Gorga.

The battle was so bitter that Joe and his wife, Melissa Gorga, skipped Teresa’s nuptials. Afterward, Teresa cut off ties with the Gorgas. During the Season 14 trailer, there appeared to be tension in Luis and Teresa’s marriage. Then Margaret Josephs alleged that Luis ran through all of Teresa’s cash.

So, that begs the question. How does Luis Ruelas make his money?

What does Luis Ruelas do for a living?

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What Luis does for a living has always been a bit mysterious. According to his LinkedIn account, Luis has “over 25 years experience within the digital response marketing industry.” He has “perfected the ability to effectively increase revenue with whomever I work with while maintaining a strong sense of integrity, an honorable work ethic, and a witty sense of humor.” Maybe the humor part doesn’t translate on RHONJ.

Luis was the co-founder and CEO of Interactive Marketing Solutions from January 2000 until August 2012. This company is “a direct response marketing company.” Interactive Marketing Solutions handled “the needs, wants, and desires of direct response marketers.”

Then Luis moved on. He was a co-founder of Digital Media Solutions, which is a media and marketing business. His LinkedIn profile lists him working for the company from 2012 until the present. But that no longer seems to be the case.

During the Season 12 RHONJ reunion, Luis revealed that he was asked to step down. And it was all because of the negative press generated from his exes and the show.

TMZ reported in March 2024 that Luis was involved in a new business called Vinivia. “This is a live streaming platform that’s being launched on April 4, 2024, solely for creators and influencers around the world,” he explained. “We’re gonna take over TikTok.”

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Just like Juicy Joe, Luis has been involved in several lawsuits. The U.S. Sun reported that Luis’ company, Produce Depot, was sued by several vendors. In March 2022, the business filed for bankruptcy to the tune of  $1,660,488.10.

Then, according to US Weekly, Digital Media Solutions was named in a lawsuit. In May 2023, Juanita Williams claimed that Luis’ company, along with Choice Health Insurance, sent her telemarketing calls. In the class action suit, she stated that she was part of the “Do Not Call” registry. She requested $1,500 for each telemarketing call that she received.

But there’s more, folks! Then Luis’ ex-fiancĂ©e, Vanessa Reiser, took out a restraining order in June 2023, alleging that Luis was harassing her. Vanessa, who is a psychotherapist, alleged that Luis hired private investigator Bo Dietl to place an operative undercover to pose as one of Vanessa’s “patients.” Just to harass and stalk her.  

Then Luis hit back. He sued Vanessa for a cool $5 million in damages for sullying his reputation, which was “damaged beyond repair.” The court documents stated, “Ruelas believed Reiser was disclosing confidential information to patients and cast members of Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) to use against him and his wife, in an attempt to bolster the collogue of the show and continue the relentless campaign of harassment.”

Plus, Luis claimed that Vanessa’s lawyer, Kevin S. Johnson, fabricated emails under fake names because he had an alleged “obsession with Ruelas and RHONJ.” The lawsuit is still ongoing. Yikes!

No pizza for you!

There was also a business deal between Joe and Luis that soured, adding further salt to the family’s open wounds. Joe said that he came up with the idea for a pizza oven to honor their late father, Giacinto Gorga, affectionately known as Nonno. Joe stated that Luis put some money in, and he thought that the business would be split evenly between them. But he claimed that Luis and Teresa stole his idea.

Meanwhile, Teresa claimed that Luis lost his shirt in this fiasco. “My fiancĂ© lost a quarter of a million dollars,” she claimed. Further, she said that Luis put all the money in, and her brother wanted half of the profits. In other words, we will never know exactly what burned this pizza venture.

Are Luis and Teresa having financial problems?

The Season 14 trailer for RHONJ hinted at money and marital woes for Teresa and Luis. Margaret, Teresa’s arch-enemy, claimed that Teresa’ new hubby “pissed her money away.” Am I the only one who is concerned because Teresa didn’t sign a prenup?

In fact, Luis just took out a $1 million loan on their home. The duo bought their home in Montville, New Jersey in January 2021. They paid $3,350,000 for the seven-bedroom property.

In March 2024, Luis took out the $1 million loan, and is listed as the LLC’s “sole member.” It is unknown how long the couple has to pay off the loan. That lends some credence to the theory that Teresa and Luis needed a financial boost.

What is Luis Ruelas’ net worth?

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Life & Style reported that “according to multiple outlets,” Luis has a net worth of $2 million. That’s not too shabby.

Some of the details about how Luis makes his money still seem a bit vague. Perhaps we will learn more about his job in Season 14 of RHONJ.

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Danger in the Dorm Review: Did Bethenny Frankel Slay Her Lifetime Acting Debut?

Bethenny Frankel makes her Lifetime acting debut in Danger in the Dorm
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Bethenny Frankel has officially made her Lifetime acting debut with Danger in the Dorm, but is the former reality TV star and entrepreneur any good in front of the camera when she’s given a script? Let’s be clear; this isn’t Bethenny’s first time acting. She had two movie roles and a minor role in a TV show in the past. But this is perhaps her biggest challenge as an actor to date.

What is the Lifetime movie Danger in the Dorm about?

Bethenny Frankel and Clara Alexandrova in Lifetime movie Danger in the Dorm
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Lifetime movie Danger in the Dorm is inspired by one of the earliest works of true crime writer Ann Rule. It tells the story of student Kathleen, played by Clara Alexandrova, following the murder of her childhood best friend at college. Bethenny plays Kathleen’s overprotective mother, Joanne, who tries to insist that her daughter return home amid further attacks on campus. Of course, if that happened, there wouldn’t be a movie…

Is Bethenny Frankel good in Lifetime’s Danger in the Dorm?

Bethenny Frankel makes her Lifetime acting debut in Danger in the Dorm
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It’s hard to really judge Bethenny’s acting performance in Lifetime’s Danger in the Dorm. For the most part, she seems to be leaning on her actual personality to convey the character of Joanne. Many of the lines she says to her on-screen daughter, you could imagine Bethenny saying to her real-life teenage daughter, Bryn. In short: she’s playing herself.

Perhaps that’s why it works so well. Bethenny sometimes struggles to reach the same emotional highs of Clara Alexandrova as Kathleen – who undoubtedly gives the movie’s standout performance – but she’s still a real player. She channels her motherhood to convey exactly how you would expect a parent to respond in this dark and dangerous scenario.

Clara is genuinely brilliant from beginning to end. She utilizes her acting expertise to take her character from a brooding young girl with all of her walls up, to a strong and independent woman who recognizes that letting those walls down isn’t a sign of weakness, but actually one of the bravest things you can do.

Danger in the Dorm review: What’s the verdict?

Lifetime's Danger in the Dorm
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Lifetime’s Danger in the Dorm is a predictable but watchable thriller. There aren’t going to be huge surprises for those well-versed in this genre, but it’s still worth watching all the same. I just wish there was more meat around the bones of the movie’s final 20 minutes. There should be a huge crescendo of emotion, but it falls a little flat.

While Danger in the Dorm won’t be heralded as one of Lifetime’s best, any Bethenny fans should get a kick out of seeing her perform. And who knows? Maybe she’ll be back for more Lifetime movie roles in the future.

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Best Bravo Dads

Best Bravo dads.
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Father’s Day is upon us again. So, I thought it would be nice to take a deep dive into the dads of Bravo. While we mostly see the Real Housewives women interact with one another, sometimes it is nice to sit back and put the dads in the spotlight. Most of these dads probably aren’t always doing a school run or preparing dinner; they are there for their children when they need them the most. And isn’t that what makes having a father so great? So, every so often, when we get a sneak peek into the guy’s world, it is interesting to notice just how much they do for their offspring. 

However, all the men below have stood out to me because they have all shown major support for their wives. This attribute will undoubtedly rub off on their children, especially those who have sons. So, let’s take a look at who I thought deserved to make the cut. 

Eddie Osefo

There is no doubt that Eddie Osefo gets my vote when it comes to one of Bravo’s best dads. The entire Osefo family unit is so cute together. Personally, I don’t think the Real Housewives of Potomac shows enough of Wendy Osefo and Eddie’s marriage. Their union seems pretty stable, and the children are always happy to be around their parents. Happy Eddie is personable, gets along with everyone, and genuinely wants the best for his family. He is also a great role model. Eddie often takes the time to explain to his children why he makes his decisions.

John Barlow

Next, we have John Barlow, the husband and father we all wish we had. Every time John is featured on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, he seems to have a great relationship with his two sons. The latest season showed John getting choked up over his son, Jack Barlow’s mission trip as he went through family albums. John was tender and honest with his eldest son during the conversation. The amount of love in the air was such an immaculate vibe that I dare say I even shed a tear. Even though John doesn’t always say a lot when he speaks, everyone listens. 

Joe Gorga

It took a while to get Joe Gorga to come around, but once he did, he never looked back. Joe is out there hustling every day to provide for his three children. And even though he is on the outs with his own sister, he preaches to his children that they show their aunt respect. Joe might be a hard shell to crack, but his children are clearly the world to him. The latest episode of the Real Housewives of New Jersey showed Joe sending his daughter off to college. The man let his emotions fly as he cried as he hugged his little girl. I needed the tissues for this scene! 

Simon van Kempen

The man was eccentric, but his quirkiness translated into a great deal of love for his wife and two sons. Simon van Kempen boasts about how “proud” he is to be the father of Francois and Johan on his social media. If that isn’t love, I don’t know what it is. Simon moved his family back to Australia to give his kids a better quality of life. While it might not be the most endearing thing for a dad to do, it is definitely thoughtful and futuristic thinking since university and health care are half that of the US. 

Mauricio Umansky

Even though Mauricio Umansky is currently going through a dreadful separation, he is still one of the best Bravo fathers out there. Mo has shown his devotion by treating Farrah as his own and including her in everything, especially the family business. The way he jokes with all four of his daughters is pretty sweet. Hell, he is the type of dad that you take shots with on vacation and confide in when you need the best advice. 

So, to all those Bravo fathers and everyday dads, Happy Father’s Day! God knows you all deserve it! 

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