Dina Manzo, the interior designer and special events planner who first captured America’s imagination in Real Housewives of New Jersey, will bring her lavish and sumptuous events to HGTV in her new party-planning series, Dina’s Party.

In 2005 she brought her love of design to the party scene when she started her boutique event planning company, Designer Affair. In addition, Dina co-owns The Brownstone, one of New Jersey’s premier catering facilities.

Dina says her real passion lies in philanthropy. She is the proud founder of Project Ladybug, a foundation for children with cancer. Her goal is to raise awareness and raise funds to create Ladybug funds in hospitals across the country that can be used to bring a positive impact to these children.

Dina resides in Franklin Lakes, N.J., with her husband and daughter.