Carmella Garcia, a new cast member for Season 20 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, has a notable past as a model, including being named Playboy's Playmate of the Year in 2004 and appearing in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Garcia, who works as a realtor and developer, was introduced in the season premiere. Her arrival has already created friction, particularly with OG cast member Vicki Gunvalson. Previews for the season show Gunvalson expressing a general dislike for new cast members, and a tense exchange between her and Garcia where Gunvalson states, "I started this franchise," to which Garcia retorts, "Everything has an expiration."
Garcia began her reality television career in the early 2000s on the show "Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold." She has also been featured on multiple Playboy magazine covers.
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