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

  • Sharna Burgess & Brian Austin Green Release Statements About Shannen Doherty

    Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green both released statements of their own after the death of actress Shannen Doherty.

  • Peta Murgatroyd Went Into Labor in the Craziest Way

  • ‘Bachelor’ Personality Calls Out Kelly Ripa Following Interaction With Jenn Tran

  • Shannen Doherty’s Last Instagram Post Is Heartbreaking

  • Shannen Doherty Dead at 53 Following Long Battle With Cancer

  • RHOBH Star Looks Unrecognizable in New Pic

    The reality star's look caught some fans off guard.

  • DWTS Alum Posts Group Picture With Pro’s Ex-Husband

  • New Ben Affleck Photos Leave Fans Even More Confused

  • Peta Murgatroyd & Maks Chmerkovskiy Share Big Family News

  • DWTS Cast Member Leaving Ahead of Season 33

  • Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Relocates Weeks After Shocking Wedding News

    The "Real Housewives" star is looking forward to the new chapter.

  • Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Make First Public Move as Divorce Rumors Intensify

  • Zooey Deschanel Announces Big News Ahead of Jonathan Scott Wedding

  • Jennifer Lopez Leaning on ‘Unexpected Ally’ Jennifer Garner Amid Marital Troubles: Report

  • Actress Receives ‘Death Threats’ After Apparent Criticism of Katy Perry

  • DWTS Alum Harry Jowsey Called a ‘Manipulative Liar’ by Co-Star

  • Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Gutted After Ex Moves on With Younger Woman

  • Source Says Jennifer Lopez Divorce Is Imminent With ‘Slim’ Chance of Reconciliation

  • DWTS Alum, 46, Spotted Getting Cozy With 33-Year-Old

  • ‘Bachelorette’ Lead’s Messy Divorce: ‘There Is Nothing Left’

    Things are getting worse.

  • Ariana Grande’s Brother Frankie Uploads Shocking Photo Following Surgery

  • Former DWTS Pro Says Pregnancy Was a ‘Massive Surprise’

  • Jennifer Lopez Sends Unexpected Message as Divorce Chatter Intensifies

  • ‘Real Housewives’ Star Covered in Blood in Shocking Photo

  • Former ‘American Idol’ Judge Abruptly Cancels Upcoming Shows

    The former "American Idol" judge made a change to her upcoming schedule.

  • DWTS Champ Speaks Out About Ex 6 Years After Their Shocking Split

  • Fans Think Catherine Giudici & Sean Lowe Split After Confusing Video

  • Jennifer Lopez’s Pal Posts Cryptic Message as Divorce Chatter Continues

  • Former DWTS Pro Admits ‘Huge Crush’ on Partner

  • Fans Convinced DWTS Is Getting a New Host After Vague Instagram Share

    It would be a huge move.