Fun Facts About the 'Jersey Shore' Cast

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Nicole was raised by her adoptive parents in Marlboro, New York.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Before "Jersey Shore," Nicole was an aspiring veterinary technician.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Nicole's other self-imposed nickname is "Princess of Poughkeepsie."

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

Nicole is of Italian-American and Chilean descent.

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino

In 2004, Michael worked as an exotic dancer with the All American Male crew.

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino

Michael grew up in Staten Island, New York.

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino

Michael was an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island.

Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino

Michael is the oldest cast member, 27, in the "Jersey Shore" house.

Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola

Sammy was raised in Hazlet, New Jersey.

Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola

Sammy attended William Paterson University, where she majored in Sociology and played Division III soccer.

Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola

Sammy helped her school win the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Metro Tournament in 2009.

Sammy "Sweetheart" Giancola

Sammy is the only New Jersey native in the cast.

Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio

Pauly D is a disc jockey from Johnston, Rhode Island.

Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio

Pauly D spends around 25 minutes a day on his hair.

Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio

Pauly D owns his own tanning bed.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley

Jenni is from Franklin Square, New York.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley

Jenni spent three years studying computer programming.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley

After finishing four years at a local university, Jenni opened her own graphic design business called Jenni Farley Designs, Inc.

Jenni 'JWoww' Farley

In early 2008, Jenni was promoted to Vice President of Marketing for the social networking website IgnitionNation.com.

Vinny Guadagnino

Vinny comes from a traditional Italian family from Staten Island.

Vinny Guadagnino

Vinny is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Vinny Guadagnino

If acting doesn't work out, Vinny plans to attend law school.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

Ronnie is from The Bronx.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

Ronnie fell for castmate Sammi.