• Kelly Monaco is a 43-year-old model, actress and reality TV star
• She has an estimated net worth of over $4 million
• She is of White Caucasian ethnicity and American nationality
• She is best known for winning the first season of “Dancing With The Stars” and portraying Sam McCall in the ABC soap opera “General Hospital”
• Kelly is involved in charity work, having volunteered on the campaign ‘iParticipate’ and travelled to Kenya to help children in schools and orphanages



Known for movies

Short Info

Net Wortharound $4 million
Date Of BirthMay 23, 1976
DiedSeptember 14, 1982, Monaco
MarkLisp, breathless voice
FactShe and her sisters grew up athletic and in the outdoors courtesy of a father who was an avid hunter and a mother who was a figure skating instructor and former Olympic hopeful.


Who is Kelly Monaco?

Kelly Marie Monaco was born on 23 May 1976 under the sign of Gemini, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, of Italian descent. She is a 43-year-old model, actress and reality TV star, probably best recognized for being the winner of the first season of “Dancing With The Stars”, as well as for playing Sam McCall in the ABC soap opera “General Hospital”.

How rich is she, as of now? Kelly Monaco Net Worth

As of early 2020, Monaco’s net worth is estimated at over $4 million, earned from being active in the film industry since 1997, starring in a number of TV series and film titles. She has also increased her fortune as a model and reality TV star.

Early Life, Nationality, Ethnicity,

Kelly Monaco spent one part of her childhood in her hometown of Philadelphia, until she moved with her family to the Poconos in Pennsylvania. She was raised the middle of five children by her father, Albert ‘Al’ Monaco, who was a hunter, and her mother, Carmina Monaco, who worked as a figure ice-skating instructor. She has four sisters named Amber, Carmina, Christine, and Marissa. Kelly’s nationality is American, and she belongs to White Caucasian ethnicity.

Educational Background

Kelly went to Poconos Mountain High School, where she took her first classes in acting, besides being active in athletics.

Upon matriculation, Kelly enrolled in Northampton Community College, but quit after two years. She spent some time working as a lifeguard at a local resort.

Career as a Model

Kelly Monaco started pursuing her professional career as a model when she sent one of her photos to the magazine ‘Playboy’ in 1996 – in April of the following year, Kelly was named the Playmate of the Month. As a ‘Playboy’ girl she has been featured in a number of their special edition publications, moreover, she graced the cover of ‘Maxim’ magazine in 2005, and featured in the ‘Maxim’ 2006 Hot 100 list. Three years later, she was named as the sexiest cover model of the decade.

Kelly Monaco

Career as an Actress

Kelly Monaco started her acting career by playing several small roles in the NBC action drama series “Baywatch”, between 1997 and 1998. She also served as the body double of Carmen Electre in the show, since Carmen couldn’t swim. In 1998, Kelly appeared as pole-dancing cheerleader Sharon in the sports comedy film “BASEketball”, followed by her portrayal of a baywatch woman guard in the mockumentary film “Welcome To Hollywood”, directed by Adam Rifkin.

Thereafter, Kelly landed the role of Tiffany in the 1999 dark comedy film “Idle Hands”, starring next to Seth Green and Jessica Alba, and during the same year featured as Centerfold Elaina in Steven Brill’s made-for-television comedy film “Late Last Night”, alongside Steven Weber and Emilio Estevez. She also played the daughter of Landlady in the comedy-drama film “Mumford”, both in 1999.

Rise to Prominence and “Port Charles”

Kelly’s major role came when she was chosen to portray the main role of Olivia ‘Livvie’ Locke Morley in the ABC soap opera “Port Charles”, from 2000 to 2003; she also played Tess Ramsey in the same series between 2002 and 2003. It earned her a nomination for Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2003.

Side by side she guest-starred as a nurse in an episode of the ABC sitcom “Spin City” in 2001.

Worldwide Fame and “General Hospital”

Kelly Monaco gained international fame with the role of Samantha ‘Sam’ McCall in the soap opera “General Hospital” – the series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley, premiered on 1 October 2003, and is still aired on the ABC network. It. For her work on ‘General Hospital’, Kelly received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2006. Her other roles include Ruby Monroe in the made-for-television drama film “Football Wives” (2007), and Julie in the made-for-television drama fantasy film “The Edge Of The Garden” (2011), directed by Michael Scott.

Reality TV Series and Other Projects

Kelly Monaco is also known as a reality TV personality. She participated as a contestant in the first season of the dance competition series “Dancing With The Stars”, which premiered in June 2005 on the ABC network. She was partnered with professional dancer Alec Mazo, and they became the winners. Thereafter, Kelly performed in the role of Bo Peep in the burlesque act “Peepshow” at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, located in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2009.

During the same year, she served as a judge at the Miss USA pageant, after being chosen by Paula Shugart and Donald Trump. Kelly then appeared in her own reality show, entitled “Dirty Soap”, which aired on the E! network in 2011.

In 2012, she participated in the 15th season of “Dancing With The Stars”, paired with dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy, and they finished in third place.

Appearance and Vital Statistics

The beautiful actress has long dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 3ins (1.60m), weighs around 95lbs (43kgs), and her vital statistics are 34-21-31. Her bra size is 34D, dress size 2 (US), and shoe size 6.5 (US).

Personal Life

Kelly Monaco met her first boyfriend Mike Gonzalez while they were attending the same high school. They started their relationship, even worked together as lifeguards, and attended the same college.

After dating for 18 years, the couple ended their relationship in 2009. Most recently, it was rumored that she is romantically involved with her ‘General Hospital’ co-star Billy Miller, however, they claimed that they are just friends. Her current residence is in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

Charity Work

Kelly Monaco is also known for her charity work – in July 2009, she was a part of the program sponsored by Feed the Children and traveled with some other celebrity personalities to Kenya, Africa, to help children in schools and orphanages. During the same year, she served as a volunteer on the campaign ‘iParticipate’.

General Info

Full NameKelly Monaco
Net Wortharound $4 million
Date Of BirthMay 23, 1976
DiedSeptember 14, 1982, Monaco
Height1.6 m
ProfessionTV Personality, Nude Glamour Model, Actor
EducationNorthampton Community College
NationalityAmerican

Family

ParentsCarmina Monaco, Albert "Al" Monaco
SiblingsAmber Monaco, Carmina Monaco, Christine Monaco, Marissa Monaco

Accomplishments

NominationsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
MoviesThe Edge of the Garden, Mumford, Idle Hands, Welcome to Hollywood, Football Wives
TV ShowsModern Marvels, Dirty Soap, The Man Show, Port Charles, General Hospital, Dancing with the Stars

Social profile links

Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Lisp, breathless voice
2Natural brunette hair
3Curvaceous, buxom figure

Facts

#Fact
1Is of Italian descent.
2Has four sisters.
3Supports Feed the Children.
4Attended Northampton Community College.
5Co-hostess, with Chris Freytag, of an infomercial for the "Ab Lazer" fitness equipment. Also appearing are Danielle Burgio, Greg Vaughan and Brigitta Lauren. [2008]
6She and her sisters grew up athletic and in the outdoors courtesy of a father who was an avid hunter and a mother who was a figure skating instructor and former Olympic hopeful.
7Is one of the few actresses to play dual roles on two separate soap operas. She played Livvie Locke and Tess Ramsay on Port Charles (1997) and Samantha McCall and Alicia Montenegro on General Hospital (1963).
8Went from being the lowest scored celebrity on Dancing with the Stars (2005) to winning the entire competition.
9Playboy Playmate of the Month April 1997
10Was a lifeguard in real life before being hired for Baywatch (1989).
11Suffered hearing loss from scuba diving
12Playboy (Germany): Playmate of the Month April 1997

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
General Hospital2003-2016TV SeriesSam McCall Sam Morgan Sam Mccall ...
Baby Daddy2015TV SeriesKelly Monaco
The Edge of the Garden2011TV MovieJulie
Football Wives2007TV MovieRuby Monroe
Spin City2001TV SeriesNurse
Mumford1999Landlady's Daughter
Late Last Night1999TV MovieCenterfold Elaina
Idle Hands1999Tiffany
Playboy's Girlfriends1998VideoKelly (segment "Olivia's Closet")
Welcome to Hollywood1998Baywatch Woman Guard
BASEketball1998Pole-Dancing Cheerleader Sharon (uncredited)
Baywatch1997-1998TV SeriesModel Flying Kite / Model at Photoshoot / Rookie Lifeguard Susan

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Katie2013TV SeriesHerself
Dancing with the Stars2005-2013TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Contestant
Big Morning Buzz Live2012TV SeriesHerself
The Wendy Williams Show2010-2012TV SeriesHerself - Guest / Herself
Marie2012TV Series documentary
Dirty Soap2011TV SeriesHerself - 'General Hospital' / Herself
The Talk2011TV SeriesHerself - Guest
Live with Kelly and Michael2005-2011TV SeriesHerself
The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2010TV SpecialHerself
On the Edge: The Poverty Crisis in Africa2009TV Movie documentaryHerself
Last Call with Carson Daly2009TV SeriesHerself
Miss USA 20092009TV SpecialHerself
The Oprah Winfrey Show2008TV SeriesHerself
Entertainment Tonight2008TV SeriesHerself
SoapTalk2003-2006TV SeriesHerself
The View2005-2006TV SeriesHerself
The 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2006TV SpecialHerself - Co-Hostess
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2006TV SeriesHerself
2005 Radio Music Awards2005TV SpecialHerself
6ABC Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade2005TV MovieHerself
Punk'd2005TV SeriesHerself
Dancing with the Stars (Dance Off)2005TV MovieHerself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2005TV SeriesHerself
The Tony Danza Show2005TV SeriesHerself
Larry King Live2005TV SeriesHerself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2005TV SeriesHerself
The 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2005TV SpecialHerself - Presenter
Bikini Destinations2003TV SeriesHerself - Model
SOAPnet Salutes ABC Daytime2003TV MovieHerself
The 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2003TV SpecialHerself
The 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards2002TV SpecialHerself
Modern Marvels2000-2002TV Series documentaryHerself - Hostess
The Man Show2000TV SeriesHerself - Playboy Playmate
Playboy: Club Lingerie2000Video documentaryHerself - Hostess
Playboy: Naturals1998Video documentaryHerself
Playboy: Girls Next Door, Naughty and Nice1997Video documentaryHerself
Playboy: Playmate Profile Video Collection Featuring Miss April 1997, 1994, 1991, 19881997Video documentaryHerself (Miss April 1997)
Playboy Video Playmate Calendar 19981997Video documentaryHerself - Miss September
Wild On...1997TV SeriesHerself - Playboy Extreme Team
Hard Copy1989TV SeriesHerself (Correspondent)

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson2002Video documentaryHerself
Playboy: Playmates Bustin' Out2000Video documentaryHerself
Playboy: Babes of Baywatch1998Video documentaryHerself

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2008OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Actress in a Daytime SerialGeneral Hospital (1963)
2006Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesGeneral Hospital (1963)
2003Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesPort Charles (1997)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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