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Justin Brescia | |
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| Born | Justin Robert Brescia March 11, 1982 |
| Other names | Justin Bobby |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | The Hills The Hills: New Beginnings |
Justin Robert Brescia (born March 11, 1982), also known by his nickname Justin Bobby, is an American television personality.
In 2007, he came to prominence after being cast as a supporting position in the reality television series The Hills, which chronicled the lives of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag.[1] During its production, Brescia and Patridge became involved in an on-again/off-again relationship. Consequentially, it became a central focus of the series since its third season, and was carried through each subsequent season. Brescia and Patridge met while he was working as a hairdresser for the band Maroon 5.[2]
He is the vocalist, guitarist and percussionist for the Austin, Texas-based band, BobbyrocK[3]
Biography
[edit]In 2006, MTV developed the reality television series The Hills as the spin-off of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. It originally chronicled the lives of Lauren Conrad, who appeared on its predecessor, her housemate Heidi Montag, and friends Audrina Patridge and Whitney Port.[4]
Brescia launched a line of vegan and non-toxic hair care and styling products in the summer of 2012 called BRUSH by Justin Bobby Brescia. The products were featured on Amazon and designed for professional use.[5] Brescia highlighted his product line in his professional hair salons.
At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV announced a reboot of The Hills entitled The Hills: New Beginnings, slated to premiere in 2019. Brescia was announced as part of the cast of the new series.[6][7][8] In 2021, Brescia made his acting debut in the film The Chimera Effect, currently in post-production, and contributed music to the film Room 9.
References
[edit]- ^ "Exclusive: 'The Hills' Star Justin Bobby Reveals the Real Story Behind His Infamous Nickname and Why He Left Hollywood". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ "Not Hiding! Justin Bobby's Post-Hills Life Is Nothing Like His Costars'". Us Weekly. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ "Justin Bobby Gets Real About How FAKE 'The Hills' Actually Was". OK! Magazine. May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Virginia Heffernan (May 31, 2006). "'The Hills,' a Follow-Up to 'Laguna Beach,' Makes Its Premiere on MTV". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "'BRUSH - by Justin Bobby Brescia'". Amazon.com. December 30, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ Corriston, Michele. "MTV Announces The Hills Reboot at the 2018 VMAs". People. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray. "'The Hills' Is Heading Back To MTV With 'New Beginnings'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ Nyren, Erin. "MTV Reboots 'The Hills' With Original Cast Members". Variety. Retrieved August 20, 2018.