Deena Nicole Cortese
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| Born | January 12, 1987 |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Nationality | American |
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| Body type | Slim |
| Hair | Brown |
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Deena Nicole Cortese (born January 12, 1987) is an American reality television personality who has appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore since 2011.
Cortese was born in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Township, New Jersey to Italian American parents. Cortese graduated from New Egypt High School and briefly attended Brookdale Community College. Cortese also has a sister, Joanie Maiorella, who was seen in multiple episodes throughout Season 5 of Jersey Shore.
Cortese is a cast member on the reality TV series Jersey Shore. Deena had originally auditioned for season 1 but was rejected; however, she was approached once more by MTV when Angelina Pivarnick left the show after Season 2, and Snooki suggested her as a replacement. She joined the cast in Season 3, which filmed in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
When first arriving on the show, Cortese referred to herself as "a blast in a glass" and "a walking holiday."
