Teresa Giudice

As a New York Times best-selling author, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is taking the food world by storm. The fearless TV personality is emerging as a burgeoning businesswoman through her irresistible Italian-based cookbooks and forthcoming business ventures.

Initially launched into the spotlight through her participation on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Teresa has delivered high ratings for the series in which she stars with her friends and family. Captivating the country's attention as a relatable working mom, Teresa has been featured on various magazine covers, including People, Us Weekly, In Touch, and Woman's World.

It is to her deep-rooted Italian heritage that Teresa owes her culinary skill - as well as her passion and drive. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Sala Consilina, a rustic town in Southern Italy. As a young girl, she learned the nuances of making homemade pasta, the ins and outs of olive oil, and the best tricks for making delicious red sauces. Her tight-knit family also taught her the value of hard work and fortitude - which plays out in all of Teresa's endeavors.

Teresa Giudice is playing for The NephCure Foundation, which is committed to researching the cause of debilitating kidney diseases, improving treatment options and searching for a cure.