HGTV PICKS UP ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF "DINA'S PARTY"

Former "Housewife" Dina Manzo Brings Dramatic Design to Party-Planning Series

NEW YORK, N.Y. [For Immediate Release - October 25, 2011] HGTV has ordered 13 additional episodes of Dina's Party, a party-planning series featuring Dina Manzo, the interior designer and special events planner who first captured America's imagination in Real Housewives of New Jersey. Each Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Dina and the staff of her company Designer Affairs create magnificent events in their clients' homes. Whether it's an over-the-top fantasy wedding, a Vegas-themed birthday bash or a Hollywood-inspired housewarming party, Dina transforms any space into something breathtakingly beautiful and unique.

"Dina's enthusiastic fan base has followed her to HGTV and embraced her entertaining new series," said Kathleen Finch, general manager, HGTV. "She really knows how to take a special moment and translate it into an unforgettable party."

New episodes of Dina's Party are currently airing. The additional 13 episodes will premiere next spring. Viewers who want additional inspiration can visit http://HGTV.com/dinasparty to see photo galleries of Dina's spectacular events, as well as view full episodes of the series.

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