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 Alum Finalizes Divorce 1 Year After Welcoming Baby

    A "Dancing With the Stars" season 30 alum and his wife have finalized their divorce.

  • HGTV Star Ty Pennington Shares Health Update

  • James Van Der Beek Apologizes to Loved Ones After Cancer News

  • Former DWTS Pro Feeling Better Following ‘Serious Health Scare’

  • Teresa Giudice Makes Big Decision About Her Looks

  • HGTV Star Shut Down Filming Show & Won’t Return for Another Season

    An HGTV star has decided not to return to "Home in a Heartbeat" season 2 because the schedule and pressure took a toll on her mental health.

  • Hayley Erbert Shares How Marriage to Derek Hough Has Changed

  • DWTS Pro Emma Slater Romantically Linked to Season 33 Co-Star

  • Derek Hough Injured Ahead of New Tour Opening Night

  • Mark Ballas’ Son Makes Surprise Appearance on Social Media

  • DWTS Champ Shares Big News Ahead of Wedding

    Former "Dancing With the Stars" champ announced that she's got something big happening in 2025 ahead of her wedding.

  • ‘Shocked’ Former DWTS Pro Weighs in on Judges’ Scores

  • ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star’s New Relationship Accidentally Confirmed by ‘Clueless’ Pal

  • DWTS Fans Are Furious Over Ilona Maher’s Scores

  • DWTS Fans Think Season 33 Star & Pro Partner ‘Hated’ Each Other

  • DWTS Fans Notice Pro Holding Hands With Season 33 Partner

  • Gisele Bündchen Pregnant, Expecting Third Baby: Report

  • ‘Real Housewives’ OG ‘Will Never Forgive Bravo’ After Heartbreaking Scene

  • Derek Hough & Hayley Erbert Facing Emotional Night Following Health Emergency

  • New Boyfriend Revealed by ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pro

    A season 33 "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom pro has gone public with a relationship after months of rumors.

  • Fans Think ‘Real Housewives’ Star Is Back After Being Fired

  • DWTS Alum Ends Engagement 2 Years After Welcoming Baby

  • DWTS Pro Subtly Drags Season 32 Partner: ‘Worst’ Ever

  • Fans Worried About Kate Beckinsale After Seeing Concerning Photos

  • Fans Debate Validity of Jamie Foxx Bombshell Report

    Jamie Foxx is making headlines after taping his Netflix special in Atlanta, Georgia, and fans are debating alleged comments about Diddy.

  • Former DWTS Pro Issues Public Apology to Season 30 Partner

  • DWTS Champ Texted With Liam Payne Day of Balcony Fall

  • Fans Express Growing Concerns for Rachael Ray

  • Fans Upset With DWTS Cast for Comments During Live Show

  • DWTS Pro Only Sees Kids 3 Times a Year

    A longtime "Dancing With the Stars" pro revealed that he only sees his kids a handful of times per year after they moved out of the country.