Big Ang (TV Series)
''Big Ang'' is an American reality television series that premiered on VH1 on July 8, 2012, starring Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, who first received television exposure on the second season of the reality television series ''Mob Wives''. In May 2013, Raiola confirmed during an interview that a second season of the show was being produced, but it was later revealed that the season would be retooled as another spin-off titled '' Miami Monkey'', which premiered on September 8, 2013. Production ''Big Ang'' is a spinoff of ''Mob Wives''. It premiered July 8, 2012, on VH1. Raiola confirmed during an interview in May 2013 that a second season of ''Big Ang'' was being produced, but it was later revealed that the season would be retooled as another spin-off titled '' Miami Monkey'', which premiered on September 8, 2013. Cast Main *Angela "Big Ang" Raiola Angela Joyce "Big Ang" Raiola (June 30, 1960 – February 18, 2016) was an American reality television personality. She was the ni ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angela "Big Ang" Raiola
Angela Joyce "Big Ang" Raiola (June 30, 1960 – February 18, 2016) was an American reality television personality. She was the niece of Salvatore "Sally Dogs" Lombardi (1941–2009), a caporegime ("capo") and drug dealer in the Genovese crime family. Raiola dated gangsters and lived an opulent lifestyle. Raiola starred in the VH1 reality television series ''Mob Wives'' from its second to sixth and final season in 2016. She was featured in her own spin-off series '' Big Ang'' in 2012 and '' Miami Monkey'' in 2013. At age 55, Raiola died from complications of lung cancer and pneumonia on February 18, 2016. Life and career 2001 arrest In May 2001, Raiola was one of fifteen defendants indicted—and later convicted—for their roles in a narcotics operation, which distributed crack cocaine, powdered cocaine, and marijuana in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Federal agents described Raiola as an associate of the drug ring's leader, who was sentenced to nearly thirteen years in prison. She wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Renee Graziano
Renee Graziano (born July 12, 1969) is an American reality television personality and author. She is known for being the daughter of Anthony Graziano, a former consigliere of the Bonanno crime family and her roles in two reality television shows, ''Mob Wives'' and ''Celebrity Big Brother''. In 2016, Renee came in third on ''Celebrity Big Brother 18''. Family Graziano lives in Staten Island, New York City. Her former husband, Hector Pagan, Jr., was a mobster who became a DEA informant, and gave evidence against her father, Anthony Graziano. They have one son, AJ. Career Graziano has appeared as a prominent figure in all six seasons of ''Mob Wives'', between 2011 and 2016. The show was conceived, and is executive-produced, by Graziano's sister, Jenn. In 2016, she appeared in ''Celebrity Big Brother 18'' where she reached the finale, placing third, with 14.66% of the total vote. She was the last-standing female and last remaining American in the house. In January 2017, Graziano a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Reality Television Spinoffs
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VH1 Original Programming
VH1 (originally an initialism for Video Hits One) is an American basic cable television network that launched on January 1, 1985, and is currently owned by the MTV Entertainment Group unit of Paramount Global's networks division based in New York City. The network was originally owned by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment; a division of Warner Communications, and the original owner of sister channel MTV at the time. It was launched in the channel space of the Turner Broadcasting System's short-lived Cable Music Channel. VH1 was originally conceived to build upon the success of MTV by playing music videos targeting a slightly older demographic focusing on the lighter, softer side of popular music. Like MTV, VH1 ultimately drifted away from music and into reality television programming; albeit with a focus on music personalities, celebrities, and shows targeting African-American audiences. A few of VH1's shows were moved to MTV. VH1 is best known for franchises such as '' Behind ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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American English-language Television Shows
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2012 American Television Series Endings
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural numbe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2012 American Television Series Debuts
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural numb ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Drita D'Avanzo
Drita D'Avanzo (née Selmani; born February 6, 1976) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the VH1 series ''Mob Wives'' from 2011 to 2016. She also appeared on ''Mob Wives'' spinoff '' Big Ang''. Early life D'Avanzo was born in Staten Island, New York and grew up in Todt Hill after her family emigrated from Albania. She attended Susan E. Wagner High School. Career On ''The Tomorrow Show with Keven Undergaro'', D'Avanzo stated that she is working on a spinoff of her own. D'Avanzo makes regular appearances as herself on television, with notables including ''Celebrity Ghost Stories'' and ''Watch What Happens Live!''. In August 2017, she was announced as a cast member on the '' Big Brother''-style VH1 reality show '' Scared Famous''. She is known for her hot-tempered personality. D'Avanzo has worked for several upscale cosmetic companies as a freelance makeup artist and has launched her own cosmetics line called "Lady Boss by Drita". Legal issues D'Avanzo a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Multiple-camera Setup
The multiple-camera setup, multiple-camera mode of production, multi-camera or simply multicam is a method of filmmaking, television production and video production. Several cameras—either film cameras, film or professional video cameras—are employed on the set and simultaneously record or broadcast a scene. It is often contrasted with a single-camera setup, which uses one camera. Description Generally, the two outer cameras shoot close-up shots or "crosses" of the two most active characters on the set at any given time, while the central camera or cameras shoot a wider master shot to capture the overall action and establish the geography of the room. In this way, multiple shots are obtained in a single take without having to start and stop the action. This is more efficient for programs that are to be shown a short time after being shot, as it reduces the time spent in film editing, film or video editing. It is also a virtual necessity for regular, high-output shows like d ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Miami Monkey
''Miami Monkey'' is an American reality television series that premiered on VH1 on September 8, 2013. Developed as the third spin-off of '' Mob Wives'', the series chronicled Angela "Big Ang" Raiola as she opened up a second location of her Staten Island bar. The show featured Big Ang, her daughter Raquel, and their team of staff that assist in the daily operations. In May 2013, Raiola confirmed during an interview that a second season of her show ''Big Ang'' was being produced, but it was later revealed that the season would be retooled as another spin-off. The series name stems from the name of Ang's bar that opened on May 19, 2013. Raiola moved to Miami for filming in April 2013 with production ending on August 11, 2013. In July 2014, Raiola confirmed that the show had been canceled. Cast * Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, main cast member on '' Mob Wives'' and '' Big Ang'' * Raquel D'Onofrio, Big Ang's daughter * Ryan Marisca, a bartender, Raquel's best friend * Marissa Sabatelli ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |