Maria Saporito has had the distinction of being the first ever “Hispanic model” on a U.S. television show. The success of her appearance on the popular Oxygen show brought about a new avenue for Hispanic models and actresses in the entertainment industry: a stage for Saporito to showcase her talents on. Since then, however, she has established a name for herself as an actor and singer with the release of her memoir, I Love New York. This memoir sheds new light on Saporito’s views on her personal life and touches on some of the issues that have shaped her professional and personal life. In this memoir she shares intimate details of her dating and married life as well as insights into how and why she chose to be a model.
While appearing on television, Saporito gained the admiration of many Americans who found her charming and beautiful. She enjoyed a stunning eight-year career in the modeling industry and was nominated for a number of awards including Best Supporting Actress in a Leading Role category for her role in the film, A History of Violence; Saporito’s love of cooking and her commitment to her Spanish heritage factors that attracted the attention of the entertainment and modeling elite. Maria Saporito pursued a variety of different careers throughout her career, but she remains proud of her original and distinctive Spanish accent. Maria enjoys discussing food and her family on the telephone as well as discussing her love of cooking and her family heritage. Her favorite foods are seafood, beef and chicken and she enjoys talking about the preparation and cooking of these foods.
Saporito currently resides in New York City and works as a writer. Her book, I Love New York, received rave reviews from critics and fans who praised the insights that are included in the book. She is no stranger to controversy and was involved in several altercations over the years due to her outspoken opinions regarding certain issues. Most recently, Saporito was the subject of news articles regarding her marriage to Jon Bon Jovi. The marriage did not go smoothly and the two were eventually divorced.