Jaime Dillon Ridge (born 1993) is a New Zealand

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and owns the blog Dillon Dot. She has appeared in several Australasian fashion magazines, including Badlands and Denizen.

Early life and education

Ridge was born in Manly, Australia in 1993 but the family returned to New Zealand in 1997 so Matthew could

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. Ridge's parents are New Zealand rugby player and former

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Matthew Ridge Matthew John Ridge (born 27 August 1968) is a New Zealand television presenter, and a former rugby union and rugby league footballer. A fullback in both codes, Ridge played rugby union for Auckland and became an All Black, but never won an ...

, and

Sally Ridge Sally Ridge is a New Zealand interior designer, television personality and socialite from Auckland. She is currently working as a real estate agent in Auckland city. Career Ridge has been a television presenter on several shows dealing with interi ...

. Growing up, Ridge was often in the public eye and appeared in

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s. After moving to New Zealand, Ridge was educated at Diocesan School for Girls. In 2010, she moved to Diocesan's brother school, King's College. Ridge also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the

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. Due to financial pressure following her split with Adam Parore, Ridge chose to go directly to university after Year 12, so Sally could save the over $20,000 annual fees charged to attend King's College.

Career

Dillon Dot

Jaime started her personal style blog Dillon Dot in 2015 after having gained a considerable

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following. She had previously worked as a fashion and beauty account manager for an

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PR firm.

The Ridges

In 2012, age 19, Ridge and her mother starred in their own six-part reality television show ''The Ridges,'' based around their everyday lives. She was reportedly paid $24,000 for the series. While the first episode debuted in the top five evening shows, the show quickly fell in the ratings. Despite the finale regaining viewers, in early 2013 TV3 announced the show would not be renewed for a second series.

Modelling

Ridge did some modelling for the clothing company that Sally and Parore established in 2004 and describes modelling in print media,

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s and music videos as a temporary side job. Along with Sally, Ridge is represented by

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Sara Tetro.

Personal life and family

Ridge claimed that while Sally and she were best friends, she hadn't spoken to her father in years. Ridge has expressed sadness at not meeting new half-brother London Ridge, father Matthew's son with current partner Carly Binding, former member of New Zealand girl group

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and solo artist. Ridge and Matthew had reconciled by early 2014. In February 2014, Ridge and mother Sally spoke out against online bullying following the death of New Zealand celebrity

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. Previously, Ridge had publicly criticised an opinion article speculating as to the cause of Dawson's death. ONE News reported Ridge as being one of the most followed New Zealanders on social media. In August 2014, Jaime collaborated on a jewellery line for women and men with local designer Lindi Kingi.

Charity work

During ''The Ridges'', Ridge agreed to participate in a charity

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match. The show covered Ridge training for 7 weeks with father Matthew's former-Warrior teammate

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Ridge was pressured to lose 5 kg in one week, dropping to just over 60 kg. The show culminated in Ridge winning the '

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''. In November 2013 Ridge acted as the face of Dress for Success Auckland's charitable

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sale The Great Designer Sale. In August 2014, Ridge produced a piece of art for ''ANZ Daffodil Day Art Auction'' charity art auction. The proceeds of the auction went to the Cancer Society of New Zealand.

References

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