The cast of the Chicago version of Mob Wives has been announced. Here is a copy of the official press release from the show.
VH1 TRAVELS FROM THE BIG APPLE TO THE WINDY CITY
TO ANNOUNCE THE CAST OF "MOB WIVES CHICAGO"
Franchise's First Spin-off to Premiere Spring 2012
Los Angeles, CA (March 6, 2012) - As the second season of VH1's ratings hit "Mob Wives" continues to captivate fans with the never-ending, real-life drama in New York, the network introduces a new group of "Syndicate Sisters" with the debut of the franchise's first spin-off, "Mob Wives Chicago," to premiere Spring 2012.
"Mob Wives Chicago" follows the lives of five women allegedly connected to "The Outfit," Chicago's version of the Mob, as they bear the cross for the sins of their Mob-associated fathers. With lives that are right off the pages of a story book, each woman has chosen her own way to live her life in the city that was once home to Al Capone, sometimes in spite of and many times because of who her father is. Along the way these women battle their friends, families and each other as they try to do what's best for themselves and their children. But ultimately, it is the ghost of their fathers they battle, living and dead, as they try to overcome and persevere in the face of these men's notorious legacies.
Meet the cast of "Mob Wives Chicago":
RENEE FECAROTTA RUSSO: Renee is a strong independent businesswoman who was raised by her uncle, "Big John" Fecarotta, following the death of her father. An alleged loan collector and hit man for "The Outfit," Fecarotta was Renee's mentor and best friend until being gunned down by fellow mobster Nick Calabrese. Fiercely loyal to his memory, Renee still abides by the "code": never associate with rats...take it to the grave.
NORA SCHWEIHS: Nora is back in Chicago to take care of some unfinished business. Nora's father, Frank "The German" Schweihs, was reputed to be one of the most notorious hit men for the Mob. Schwiehs, whose alleged "hits" were not limited to the Mob, has long been rumored to be responsible for the death of Marilyn Monroe. Shortly after his death in 2008, the government confiscated his remains before he could be properly buried. Nora has returned to Chicago to learn the whereabouts of his body. Despite growing up hearing stories of his viciousness and brutality, Nora idolized her father and she continues to defend him... even to his grave.
PIA RIZZA: Pia may have a mouth like a trucker, but she's spoken zip about her father since she was a little girl. Vincent Rizza was a dirty Chicago cop who worked for the Mob, testified against the Mob and then went into the Witness Protection Program. Pia has struggled all her life to hide from the shame of having a "rat" for a father. It's been especially difficult to avoid the judgments and finger pointing in a town that celebrates the folk heroes and glory days of the Mob.
CHRISTINA SCOLERI: As an unemployed divorced mother of a 9-year-old, Christina is struggling to provide a stable environment for her daughter. Christina is the daughter of Raymond Janek, a one-time thief and alleged fence for the Mob. Serving 20 years off and on for various offenses, Janek finally went straight in 1987, and his relationship with his daughter remains distant. Christina's father is a reminder of her own unstable upbringing, and she's determined not to repeat the sins of her father.
LEAH DESIMONE: Leah is the over-protected daughter of William "Wolf" DeSimone, a supposed "associate" of the Mob, but Leah's keeping mum. Leah never knew, and knew never to ask what her Dad did for a living. Leaving one day in a suit, Wolf would return days later in street clothes with no explanation and none expected. Now "retired," Wolf still keeps tabs on his little girl. But as vigilant as he is of her safety, Leah is equally secretive of her Dad's profession ... if you're "connected," you NEVER talk about it!
For additional information about "Mob Wives" visit the official VH1 Mob Wives site at MobWives.vh1.com. Viewers can also find series updates on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/vh1 and on Twitter @VH1 with the hashtag #MobWivesChicago.
My relationship with my dad is not distant. He just has his old school ways and theirs differences in opinions. Regarless we talk;) love my dad!
wow wolf in the mob yeah never heard that this should be good the big bird looking trouble maker. maybe she will finaly nail a husband was excited for the show now just disappointed.
aye pete, why would you know wolf's business? lol,lets guess your another wanna be but never had chance to be. yeah im sure his daughter would never wanna nail you. im sure the network wouldn't miss your tv but then again, i encourage you to join cause morons like you is out of touch with reality. You should try being a trouble maker cause one day you too may end up on tv and get become a star. all i know is big bird is making alotta money fir being a trouble maker. its best you stick with am alias name cause if you knew wolf so well, you'd know his retirement fund too. lmao!!!! it's balloon heads like you, that im sure caused enough trouble an was the kind to hide up someones ass hoping to protect you.you couldn't put a pimple on wolf's ass or his kids. just saying!!! i will say this again, causn trouble really paid off. big bird went to fame years ago and big bird is at fame once again. im sure she has enough money to help you out. LMFAO!!! if you know how to read smartass it says supposed. looks like you don't know the defination of supposed or is knowledgeable the way media works. frankie wishes you well pizan.
Christina I look forward to watching you on the new series!
If there's so much money floating around in that retirement fund....why is big bird taking a collection for Wolf's TV?
Sounds to me like someone got rejected at some point and can't get over it. just sayin....
Wolfs no mobster and I like billy wolf no one likes Leah. Lei e una ragazza pazza Che si prenda cura
The biggest question I have is....supposed or not.....what kind of person would falsely implicate their father in the mob just for money??? And....this show is called Mob WIVES....Leah is no one's wife and never will be! Now I'm LMAO...all the way down Taylor St.
Did anyone read Stella's column today in the SunTimes? Mob Wives is having trouble filming at Chicago locations. Why? Because the Italian American Population (amoung others) does not like the way these reality shows portray us Italian Americans! It's trashy TV and respectable businesses don't want to burden their "real" customers with this phoney (ya right, wolf is "supposedly" in the mob) stuff. These producers create situations where the mob wives argue and fight about non existant issues, right Leah? You've even admitted it to your "so called" friends! Watch who you talk to about your business Leah! They don't call you big bird just because of your size....(and in case you don't see the connection....birds have small brains...even big birds!) So...it's time for Mob Wives to exit Chicago and for Leah to quit the show instead of exposing her family and friends to such senseless garbage! But oh ya....we're talking about big bird here and she'll do ANYTHING for money at ANYONE'S expense!
Wow...I cant believe how JEALOUS people can be! Keep talking about her...you will just make her more famous! Dont hate cuz you know you will be watching the show and you will really be LYAO eating crackers on your couch! Damn people, quit being so serious and get a life! Its a televison show!
Hey Frank T & Lee Lite.... Couldn't have said it better myself!!
@Pete Manoco - How can you say you like Wolf and yet speak ill of his daughter? I would call you a two-face! If you had any couhunes you would use your real name. Then let's see what Wolf would have to say to you. It must really suck to be you and harbor all this jealousy and hatred. And if you don't like someone this much why so much interest in their life? Go get a life of your own.
I'm with you Carla. This person sound extremely jealous. I don't think it's a man. Only a girl could get this jealous over another girls success. Oh well, no publicity is bad publicity! I wish Leah the best...
Hey Carla...can't you read? I'm not the one who said I like Wolf! That was just plain old "Pete"...I'm Pete Manoco. And why don't YOU use your real name instead of using Carla's name? Funny you picked THAT name to use. WOW! And I hardly think ANYONE would EVER be jealous of Leah.
Leah got the wrong show its mobwives not Left at the altar. But good luck with the show. team big bird lol
The reason I chose to use the name Carla is because my name is CARLA!!!
Easy out LeeLite. jealousy?? Could expect it from someone with such a stupid name!! Lesson. It isn't about being jealous always. Leah has tried to manipulate and create chaos with everyone she encounters. It's plain and simple karma. Payback
Glad to hear about the fame for big bird, lea, Chewbacca
Maybe she will buy herself a drink and not itimize or fight over the check and pay Fran some rent
Frank Schweihs is suspected of killing a teenage girl.
Classy.
Can anyone say 'shameless?"
Leahs dad changed out of his suit because he was painting peoples houses.