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American reality television personality

Deena Nicole Buckner (néeCortese; born January 12, ) is an American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show Jersey Shore from to and is currently on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.

Early life and education

Cortese was born in the New Egypt section of Plumsted Township, New Jersey to Italian-American parents John (–)^[1] and Joan Cortese.^[2] Cortese's older sister, Joanie Maiorella, was put up for adoption and lived down the road from them.

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Cortese learned this when she was seven-years-old and met her sister thereafter. Maiorella appeared in several episodes throughout season five of Jersey Shore.

Cortese attended New Egypt High School, where she participated in both cheerleading and dance. After graduating, she briefly attended Brookdale Community College in Middletown Township, New Jersey.^[3]

Career

Cortese was a cast member on the reality TV