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Vancouver B.C. newest location for “Real Housewives”

Mar 2, 2012, 6:02 AM | Updated: 7:11 am

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Big news for our neighbors up north, Vancouver B.C. has landed the ultimate prize in reality TV, a “Real Housewives” show.

Big news for our neighbors up north, Vancouver B.C. has landed the ultimate prize in reality TV, a “Real Housewives” show.

“The Real Housewives of Vancouver” will debut on April 4. It will be the first Canadian installment of the world’s number one lifestyle reality franchise.

The cast members were announced this week. Christina Kiesel is described as the “free-spirited jet-setter.” Housewife Jody Claman the “self-made businesswoman and fashionista.” Mary Zilba, the “singer and former pageant queen.” Reiko MacKenzie, the “adrenaline junkie with a need for speed,” and finally Ronnie Seterdahl Negus, the “winery owner and luxury toy aficionado.”

“Vancouver is the perfect choice to launch the Real Housewives series in Canada and we’re proud to be a part of such a successful production franchise,” commented Louise Clark, President, Executive Producer, Lark Productions. “We are delighted that Shaw and NBCUniversal have given us this opportunity to showcase this world-class city and exciting talent in a way that will definitely please both new and existing Real Housewives fans.”

Vancouver is the latest Housewives location following Orange County, New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, Miami, D.C. Athens, Israel and France.

Meet The Real Housewives of Vancouver:

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