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’ 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.

  • Former DWTS Pro Criticizes ‘Unfair’ Casting Process

  • DWTS Cast Member Could Be Leaving the Show After Season 33

  • Longtime ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Could Exit the Show, Reporter Says

  • Popular ‘Real Housewives’ Star Confirms She Will Return for Another Season

  • Retired DWTS Pro Reacts to Seeing Ex With New Girlfriend

    A DWTS pro got candid about her ex's new romance.

  • Andy Cohen Could Make a RHONJ Power Move

  • DWTS Insider Says Gleb Savchenko ‘Shaded’ His Season 32 Partner

  • Fans Convinced DWTS Alum Is Expecting a Baby After Rekindled Romance

  • O.J. Simpson’s Last Social Media Post: ‘My Health Is Good’

  • Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Divorce Rumors Circulate Amid ‘Purple Irises’ Release

  • DWTS Alum Talks Mark Ballas’ ‘Competitive’ First Season

  • Bravo Network & Andy Cohen Make Huge Announcement

  • A Major Player Could Leave Popular ‘Real Housewives’ Franchise

  • ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Star Splits From Boyfriend Weeks After Giving Birth

    A former "Bachelor" star is going through a tough time after giving birth.

  • DWTS Pro Jenna Johnson ‘Sobbed’ After Surprising News

  • DWTS Alum Considering Having a Baby Following Surprising Relationship Announcement

  • OG ‘Bachelorette’ Star Trista Sutter Admits ‘Very Scary’ Times With Husband, Ryan

  • Fans Think Retired DWTS Pro Hinted at Season 33 Return

  • DWTS Season 32 Alum Shares Personal News With Fans

    A DWTS alum went under the knife.

  • Gleb Savchenko Refuses to Comment on Emma Slater Rumors

  • Fans Upset With ‘Creep’ Harry Jowsey Following Wedding Photo With Rylee Arnold

  • DWTS Fans Have a Change of Heart About Controversial Season 32 Star

  • DWTS Alum Plays Coy About Mark Ballas Romance

  • DWTS Insider Wants 2 Popular Pros to Return to the Show

    Could two DWTS pros return to the show in the future?