Effie Orfanides
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Effie Orfanides

Expertise:
Bravo, Real Housewives, Dancing With the Stars, Reality TV
Education:
University of Massachusetts
Location:
Tampa, Florida

Experience

Effie Orfanides has more than two decades of experience in entertainment journalism. She has been a contributor on Heavy since 2017 covering celebrity and entertainment news, including reality TV. She specializes in shows like "The Real Housewives" and "Dancing With the Stars." Effie's bylines have appeared in The List, People, YourTango, and CBS Local. Effie is also the CEO and founder of EO Digital and the mobile app beacheo. She is based in Tampa, Florida.

Education

Effie graduated from The University of Massachusetts with a degree in English.

Latest Articles From Effie Orfanides

  • DWTS Champ Shows First Photo of Baby’s Face in a Year

    A DWTS champ shared a special snap with the world.

  • ‘American Idol’ Star Makes First Public Appearance 14 Months After Husband’s Tragic Death

  • DWTS Alum Drags Maks Chmerkovskiy in Candid Interview: ‘He Didn’t Help Me at All’

  • Former ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Shares News of Devastating Loss

  • Fans Are Convinced Jenna Johnson & Val Chmerkovskiy Are Keeping a Secret

  • SEE IT: ‘American Idol’ Judge Falls on Stage During Live Show

    An "American Idol" judge took a hard fall during a live performance in Vancouver.

  • ‘Real Housewives’ OG Making Surprising Return to Franchise After 15 Seasons

  • DWTS Alum Hints That Something Major Went Down on All-Stars

  • Andy Cohen Hints at Big Housewives News Amid Bravo Firings

  • DWTS Alum Denies Being in Love With Co-Star

  • Fans Think Derek Hough Just Dropped a ‘Huge’ Hint About Season 33 Cast Member

    Derek Hough may have just teased a season 33 cast member.

  • Andy Cohen Reacts After Another ‘Real Housewives’ Star Parts Ways With Bravo

  • DWTS Alum Drags Co-Star on Cheryl Burke’s Podcast: ‘Train Wreck’

  • Fans Can’t Believe How Grown Up Jacqueline Laurita’s Son Is in New Girlfriend Snap

  • OG ‘Voice’ Coach Talks Possible Return to the Show

  • ‘Bachelorette’ Star Says Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist ‘Put a Stain on Love’

  • Hayley Erbert Cries on Stage in Emotional Return to the Spotlight

  • Season 29 Alum & Girlfriend Announce Pregnancy & Surprise Engagement

  • Hallmark Actress Fell to Her Knees Upon Hearing Her Co-Star Had Suddenly Died

  • Real Reason for Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist Split May Have Been Revealed Weeks Ago

    Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist previously spoke about a disagreement they had and it's possible that it ultimately caused them to split.

  • DWTS Alum’s Sudden Divorce Gets Ugly

  • Gerry Turner’s Former Love Interest Speaks Out Following Theresa Nist Split

  • Former DWTS Cast Member Breaks Silence on Surprising Dating Rumors

  • Full-Time RHOBH Star Announces She’s Leaving Franchise & Fans Are Shocked

  • ‘Real Housewives’ Star Pregnant With First Child

    A "Real Housewives" star is expecting her first child.

  • ‘Real Housewives’ OG Star Fired by Bravo After 8 Seasons

  • Fans Are Reacting to a Big Rumor About Theresa Nist

  • Former Coach Adam Levine Has Big News 7 Years After Leaving ‘The Voice’

  • Will DWTS Replace All the Current Pros? Former Cast Member Weighs In on ‘Facelift’

  • Newly Single Theresa Nist Hanging Onto 1 Thing From Short-Lived Marriage

    Theresa Nist appears to be keeping one thing from her wedding.