What nationality is Drita?

Drita D’Avanzo (née Selmani; born February 6, 1976) is an American reality star who appeared on the VH1 series Mob Wives from 2011 to 2016. She also appeared on Mob Wives spinoff Big Ang. New York City, U.S. D’Avanzo grew up in Staten Island after her family migrated from Albania.

Did Drita write a book?

In addition to her newfound zen attitude, Drita revealed that she’s working on a spinoff, and putting the finishing touched on her book, which proved controversial on her final season of the show, but which she promises will have loads of dirt about making the series.

What projects is Drita from?

Drita comes from a strict Albanian household who defied her parents and married someone outside the community — an Italian. She grew up different from the other women on “Mob Wives.” She was raised in the “projects of Staten Island” after her family settled there from Albania.

Is Drita still married to Lee?

She was also famous for her phone call arguments with her husband, Lee D’Avanzo, that aired during the show’s run. Lee and Drita are still together and it looks like they’ve landed themselves in serious trouble.

Are Drita and Karen friends?

Drita D’Avanzo and Karen Gravano were once friends, but exited the show as hardcore enemies. Karen is fiercely protective of her father, the currently imprisoned Sammy “The Bull” Gravano.

What happened Drita?

Drita D’Avanzo and her husband, Lee D’Avanzo, were arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm, and endangering the welfare of a child, following a raid at their home on Woodvale Avenue, Staten Island, N.Y., on Dec.