Meet new RHOC season 20 cast member Carmella Garcia

The Real Housewives of Orange County he’s back, and he’s a new cast member Carmella Garcia he’s gearing up for an amazing season.
“I hope the viewers will show a little kindness, because it was not easy,” said Carmella. Us Weekly ahead of the start of season 20 in July 2026. “There were some very difficult times, and we had a lot of good times. I’m very grateful, but it wasn’t very easy.”
Based on the trailerCarmella may find herself butting heads with the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson. At the same time, you will develop a close relationship with him Jennifer Pedranti again Heather Dubrow.
“I’m sure I look dirty sometimes,” Carmella teased. “I’m sure there are moments I’m not proud of, but overall, I’m proud to be a part of this franchise.”
Read on to learn more about Carmella and watch RHOC Thursdays on Bravo at 8pm ET. We stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.
Carmella Garcia is a mother of 4 children
Carmella Garcia
Todd Williamson/BravoFor season 20 cameras were rolling as Carmella raised four teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 18.
“I’m the one who feels sorry [mom]. “Sometimes I can be cool, but my kids don’t think so,” said Carmella Us. “I have a lot of rules, I’m very OCD, but my children are everything. I live for them, I love them very much, and I’m just grateful to be their mother.”
When asked if they enjoyed filming Bravo, Carmella said her daughters were “all about it” while her sons were “take it or leave it.”
Carmella Garcia Linked to the Oppenheim team
Although he did not appear on Netflix Selling OCCarmella works with him Jason Oppenheim and various members of the Oppenheim Group as consumer partners.
“Carmella is very focused on identifying opportunities, increasing value and bringing quality projects to life,” according to her. Online bio. “In over $100 million in transaction sales, he has successfully represented buyers, sellers and developers in all of the region’s most exclusive coastal communities.”
Carmella Garcia Biography and ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’

Carmella Garcia
Martha Galvan/BravoAlthough Carmella was friends with Jennifer — the two worked in the same hair salon — before joining the cast, Bravo’s new reality star said she didn’t watch much of the show before filming.
“I watched a bit of season 19. It’s better that I didn’t because I feel like I can come in and be a more authentic version of me,” she said. “There were a few moments where I thought, ‘Wow, I should have paid more attention and watched.’ But I don’t think anything can prepare you.”
When asked if she would watch herself in season 20, Carmella was unsure.
“I feel like it’s better if I don’t watch it, but I don’t know if I can help myself,” he joked. “I’m eager to see how bad the train wreck is.”
Carmella Garcia Was a ‘Playboy’ Playmate
A long time before joining The Real Housewives of Orange Countyit was Carmella Playboy’s Miss April 2003 and the publication’s Playmate of the Year 2004.
As loyal fans remember, a member of the original cast Jean Keough it was Playboy‘s November 1980 Playmate of the Month.
Where does Carmella Garcia live?
Although she was born and raised in Ohio, Carmella moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue a modeling career.
He currently splits his time between Corona Del Mar (the same town where The Quiet Woman is located for food and drink) and Rancho Santa Fe, California.





