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

  • ‘Real Housewives’ OG Denies Her Ex-Husband Has Died

    The post has since been deleted.

  • ‘Real Housewives’ Fans Call for Star to Be Fired From Franchise

  • Retired DWTS Pro Says Ballroom Snub Was a ‘Stab in the Heart’

  • ‘Real Housewives’ Star Insinuates Her Husband Has Died & Their Daughter Is Left Speechless

  • DWTS Alum ‘Scared’ of Love After ‘Legal’ Situation With Ex

  • DWTS Alum’s Mortifying Moment With Mark Ballas: ‘They Deleted the Tape’

    The unthinkable happened during rehearsals.

  • ‘Real Housewives’ Star Feels ‘Totally Free’ After Quitting Franchise

  • Gleb Savchenko Shares TMI Confession & Fans Can’t Believe He Said It

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

  • ‘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’

    A DWTS alum recalls a sour experience with Maks Chmerkovskiy.

  • 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

  • ‘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

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

    Andy Cohen shared his feelings.

  • 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

    The ballroom dancer was moved to tears.

  • 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

  • DWTS Alum’s Sudden Divorce Gets Ugly

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

    A woman who met Gerry Turner on "The Golden Bachelor" has spoken out following his split.