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Hennessy Carolina Almánzar

Hennessy Carolina Almánzar (born December 22, 1995),[1] is an American media personality, television personality, and fashion designer. Born and raised in New York City, she gained popularity on the VH1 reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: New York.[2][3] She is the younger sister of renowned rapper Cardi B.[4]

Hennessy Carolina
Born
Hennessy Carolina Almánzar

(1995-12-22) December 22, 1995 (age 28)
New York City, U.S.
Other names
  • Hennessy Carolina
  • Henny
EducationFashion Institute of Technology
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • influencer
  • actress
Years active2015–present
PartnerMichelle Diaz (2017–2021)
Relatives

Early life

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Hennessy Carolina Almánzar was born on December 22, 1995, in the Bronx, New York City,[5][6] to Carlos Almánzar, a Dominican, and Clara Almánzar, a Trinidadian of African and Spanish descent.[7][8] She was named after the cognac Hennessy, as her father arrived intoxicated on Hennessy at her birth and suggested the name to her mother.[9][10] She identifies as Afro-Latina and has an older sister, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born 1992), also known as Cardi B.[11] She completed her early education at a local private high school before attending Renaissance High School for Musical Theater & Technology, a vocational high school located on the Herbert H. Lehman High School campus.[12][13]

Career

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Hennessy Carolina began her career in late 2015, posting videos on the Vine app alongside her elder sister, Cardi B.[14] Following Vine's success, she transitioned to television.[15]

In 2016, Hennessy appeared as herself on episodes of Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself, after auditioning for the Love & Hip Hop TV series.[16] In 2016, Hennessy also appeared on Love & Hip Hop: New York, with a total of 12 episode appearances throughout the show's run from 2016 to 2018. Hennessy first appeared as a guest star in Season 6 of Love & Hip Hop: New York, playing herself as Cardi B's friend and confidante.[17][18] She joined the supporting cast in Season 7, where she acted as a matchmaker for Cardi B and producer Swift Star.[19] At the Season 7 reunion, Hennessy got into a physical altercation with Major Galore while defending her sister.[20] After leaving the show, Hennessy made a one-episode appearance in Season 8.[21] Additionally, she filmed scenes for two more episodes, but they were cut from the main broadcast and released as bonus content on VH1's website.[22]

She appeared on The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, a special mini-series of MTV's The Challenge,[23] specifically Season 2, which premiered on April 17, 2018.[24] In an interview, Hennessy admitted that appearing on Champs vs. Stars was intimidating. "To be honest, I was really scared of going on the show because they do a lot,' she said. Although the $150,000 prize goes to a charity of their choice, the competition is complicated by political tensions between The Challenge veterans and celebrity contestants".[25] She withdrew from the competition after multiple confrontations with cast members, citing concerns for her well-being.[26]

In a 2018 interview with Paper Magazine, Hennessy reflected on her and her sister Cardi B's rise to fame. "It's a blessing, but it comes with challenges," she said. "Sometimes you can't express your opinion, and not everyone will agree with you. Overall, it's a blessing."[27] Hennessy walked the runway for Philipp Plein's show in Milan in September 2018.[28] Although she was nervous, Hennessy successfully walked the runway during Fashion week.[29]

In November 2018, she collaborated with Boohoo on a limited-edition collection, modeling partywear and festive looks for the holiday season.[30][31] The collection featured sequined dresses, glittery separates, jewel-tone blazers, and strappy heels, all priced under £70 and available in sizes UK 6-24.[32][33] Hennessy appeared on two episodes of the television game show Hip Hop Squares in 2019.[34][35] That same year, in August, she landed a campaign with Moschino.[36][37][38] In a 2019 interview with Galore, Hennessy shared her career aspirations: "I want to dominate the fashion industry and I would eventually like to get into the makeup industry.[39][40] As of October 2024, Hennessy has accumulated over 8 million followers on Instagram.[41][42]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 - 2018 Love & Hip Hop: New York Herself 12 Episodes
2016 Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself Herself 2 Episodes
2018 The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars season 2 Herself 3 Episodes
2019 Hip Hop Squares Herself 2 Episodes

Personal life

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Hennessy Carolina publicly identified as bisexual in an instagram post in 2018.[43][44] She was in a relationship with Michelle "Mel" Diaz from 2017 to 2021.[45]

References

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  1. ^ Tim Fitzsimons; Diana Dasrath (September 22, 2020). "Hennessy Carolina sued over altercation with group displaying Trump flag, MAGA hat". NBC News. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Jarsa (September 11, 2024). "Hennessy Carolina: The Rising Star And Fashion Icon". GridNem. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Honey German (May 1, 2019). "Hennessy Carolina Reveals Career Plans". BIN News. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Sophie Dodd (September 25, 2023). "Who Is Cardi B's Sister? All About Hennessy Carolina". People. Archived from the original on July 28, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Hennessy Carolina". Alamy. Us Weekly. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "All You Need To Know About Hennessy Carolina". Oldest. September 11, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Araminta Parker (November 15, 2021). "Who are Hennessy Carolina parents?". The Sun. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "Hennessy Carolina on coming out to her Caribbean family". Blavity. Paper Magazine. May 1, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Rody (September 9, 2024). "A Deep Dive Into The Life Of Hennessy Carolina". Tentalent. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Gladis Harcrow (July 5, 2024). "Hennessy Carolina: From Reality TV to Fashion Icon". Ocap. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Faye Bradley (June 12, 2024). "Cardi B's sister, Hennessy Carolina". South China Morning Post. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  12. ^ SK Desk (April 24, 2023). "The Education and Life of Hennessy Carolina". Sportskeeda. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  13. ^ Maxine Wally (February 9, 2019). "Hennessy Carolina Helped With Postpartum Depression by 'Being There'". WWD. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Kameir, Rawiya (February 29, 2016). "Cardi B and Hennessy's So-Called Life". The Fader. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  15. ^ "Hennessy Carolina - TV Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  16. ^ Taylor Davis (January 31, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina Shows Up and Out to Help Style Bianca in This 'Love & Hip Hop' Highlight". Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "Remy Ma, Hennessy Carolina, and Papoose Are Joining the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop'". Complex Networks. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  18. ^ "Breaking News - The Beat Goes on at VH1 When "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns for Season 6 on Monday, December 14 at 8PM ET/PT". TheFutonCritic.com. November 2, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  19. ^ "Breaking News - VH1's Hit Series "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns for Season 7 on Monday, November 21 at 8PM ET/PT". TheFutonCritic.com. November 14, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  20. ^ VH1 (February 27, 2017). "Cardi B and Hennessy Go After Major Galore - Love & Hip Hop New York". VH1. Retrieved September 13, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ "Breaking News - VH1's Hit Series "Love & Hip Hop: New York" Returns Monday, October 30 at 8PM ET/PT | Starring Bianca Bonnie, Hennessy Carolina, Juju C, and more". thefutoncritic. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  22. ^ Jordan Lauf (November 26, 2018). "Why Hennessy Carolina Is Likely Done With 'Love & Hip Hop'; Will Cardi B's Sister Be On Season 9 Of 'Love & Hip Hop'? Hennessy Carolina Still Has Beef With A Former Cast Member". Bustle. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  23. ^ Tierney Bricker (April 30, 2018). "Hennessy on Champs vs Stars". E! Online. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  24. ^ Sarah Michel (April 5, 2018). "Daniel Booby Gibson And Hennessy Carolina Competing In MTV's The Challenge Champs Vs Stars". V News!. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  25. ^ Desire Thompson (April 30, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina On Why She Joined MTV's 'Champs vs. Stars". Vibe. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  26. ^ Abby Jones (April 17, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina Talks Getting Physical for a Good Cause on MTV's 'The Challenge: Champs Vs. Stars': 'I Did It for The Bronx'". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  27. ^ Beatrice hazlehurst; Mat+kat (April 30, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina Talks Fame, Cardi B and Sexuality". Paper. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  28. ^ Elizabeth Logan (September 22, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina, Walked the Runway During Milan Fashion Week". W. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  29. ^ Tweety Elitou (September 24, 2018). "No Rehearsals! Hennessy Carolina Admits She Was Nervous To Model During Milan Fashion Week". BET. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  30. ^ "boohoo teams up with Hennessy Carolina for new influencer campaign". Diary directory. November 9, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  31. ^ Melissa Minton (November 8, 2018). "Cardi B's sister Hennessy Carolina snags her first fashion campaign". Page Six. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  32. ^ Tweety Elitou (November 9, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina, Model For Her Very First Boohoo Holiday Collab". BET. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  33. ^ "Hennessy Carolina - Shop The Collection - boohoo". US Boohoo. 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  34. ^ FIUY (September 9, 2024). "Discovering The World Of Hennessy Carolina". GridNem. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  35. ^ "Hip Hop Squares, Season 2". Archived from the original on February 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  36. ^ "Hennessy Carolina Poses for Good Luck Trolls x Moschino Collection". Just Jared. August 3, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  37. ^ Eddie Roche (August 1, 2019). "Jeremy Scott Dishes On Moschino's Troll Collab, and That Epic Dynasty-Themed Campaign". Fashion week daily. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  38. ^ Ella Chochrek (February 9, 2019). "Hennessy Carolina Front Row: Jeremy Scott New York Fashion Week Show". Footwear News. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  39. ^ "Hennesey Carolina - Galore Magazine Interview". Door Leverse (Interview). April 1, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  40. ^ Galore (April 29, 2019). "Hennessy Carolina Is Ready For World Domination". Galore Magazine. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  41. ^ FIUY (September 12, 2024). "Exploring Hennessy Carolina: Life, Career, And Achievements". UMa Institute. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  42. ^ Channing Hargrove (November 8, 2018). "Hennessy Carolina Is Working With Fashion Brands, Too". Refinery29. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  43. ^ Karen Mizoguchi (June 6, 2018). "Cardi B's Sister Hennessy Reveals She Is Bisexual". People. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  44. ^ Elana Rubin (June 11, 2018). "Cardi B's Sister Hennessy Comes Out As Bisexual in Instagram Post". Out. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  45. ^ K.Keith (January 22, 2021). "Hennessy Carolina Celebrates 4 Year Anniversary with Long-term Girlfriend Michelle Diaz". Gaye. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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