Bravo’s new show, “Next Gen NYC” (originally titled “Making it in Manhattan”), is set to air on June 3 at 9 p.m.
The trailer, released by Bravo on April 9, shows Kim Zolciak’s daughter, Ariana Biermann, and “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Meredith Marks’ son, Brooks Marks, trying to make it in New York City.
Also in the trailer are Kandi Burruss’ daughter Riley Burruss and Teresa Giudice’s daughter Gia Giudice, along with some new faces.
Read on to get the scoop on the full cast of “Next Gen NYC.”
Gia Giudice
Teresa’s eldest daughter Gia had plans to attend law school, but she revealed on the first episode of her podcast “Casual Chaos” that she put those plans on hold to focus on being an influencer.
Now, she’s a full-time cast member of “Next Gen NYC,” and her Bravo profile states, “Gia’s survived a lifetime of family drama in the public eye, making her fiercely protective of family and friendships.”
“But while Gia has plenty of drive, the actual drive into the city might just push her over the edge. Despite Gia’s ambitious and loyal nature, the pull of Manhattan might shift her priorities.”
Ariana Biermann
Ariana Biermann made her reality television debut on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” as Kim Zolciak’s second daughter.
She now lives in New York City with her boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy, whom she met in high school, and is attempting to launch her streetwear line.
In July 2024, she announced their move to the Big Apple on Instagram. “taking our love story to a new city. we officially live in New York!!!! thank you god for making this possible and allowing me to live my dream w my best friend,” Biermann shared.
Riley Burruss
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” fans watched Riley Burruss grow up from a kid to a young adult on the “Bravo” franchise. Now, the 22-year-old has just graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Business and is continuing her life in Manhattan.
“Level-headed and totally unfazed, she says exactly what she’s thinking, which makes her the go-to for people who can handle the truth,” her Bravo profile states.
“Now she has one year to discover her true passion (or it’s off to law school and a 9-to-5 life), and with childhood friend Ariana Biermann suddenly back in her orbit, things are about to get a lot more dramatic.”
Ava Dash
Ava Dash is the daughter of fashion designer Rachel Roy and music mogul Damon Dash. As a New York City native, she’s familiar with the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple and already has a thriving career.
While working as a model, Ava is also an activist who co-authored a book with Roy to help sex-trafficked women in India. In addition, she works with PETA to raise awareness of animal rights and encourages vegan clothing alternatives to real fur.
Emira D’Spain
Emira D’Spain is a United Arab Emirates native who grew up in the United States, eventually attending New York University to study Global Liberal Studies and graduating with a degree in marketing and communications.
The model and influencer is the first Black transgender woman to model for Victoria’s Secret, and in February 2022, she wrote on Instagram, “As a kid I only DREAMED of being a part of Victoria’s Secret. @valentts paved the way and it’s such an honor to continue that legacy on the first day of black history month.”
D’Spain was also a former beauty director for Paper Magazine and now makes her living as a content creator. “She usually stays above the fray when drama unfolds, but this summer, balancing romance and friendship loyalties might disrupt her perfectly planned hustle,” her Bravo profile teased.
Brooks Marks
Fans of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” know Brooks Marks as Meredith and Seth Marks’ second son, who has a penchant for fashion design.
Brooks, who graduated from New York University in 2022, came out with his first high-end streetwear line in 2019.
He told NYU Local that his inspiration came from the musical “The Pirate Queen” and shared, “I saw a lot of the creative work with the costume design and whatnot that I was super inspired by, like these crazy dresses with hoops in them. It just all started from there I feel like.”
Georgia McCann
Georgia McCann is a born and bred New York City native who works as a creative strategist for brands and events.
While McCann doesn’t appear to have a social media presence, her Bravo bio states, “The city has always been her first love, but this summer, a surprising romance and shifting friendships might shake things up, threatening to leave Georgia’s carefully curated world in turmoil.”
Hudson McLeroy
Hudson McLeroy will make his reality television debut as Ariana Biermann’s boyfriend in “Next Gen NYC.”
McLeroy already has a social media presence and comes from a well-established family that owns the Southern fast food chain Zaxby’s.
It appears that he and Ariana’s relationship survived filming, as the “RHOA” star wrote on his April 8 Instagram post, “i’m so happy we got to do this together, i love you.”
Charlie Zakkour
Charlie Zakkour has been a mainstay of the New York City scene since he was 14 years old, per Bravo. He got in with the group through Ava Dash and makes his living as a crypto trader and a private investor.
“Charming but blunt, Charlie says exactly what’s on his mind, and sometimes what others wish he wouldn’t,” Bravo describes.
His bio states, “For the first summer in years, Charlie finds himself basking in his autonomy, but he might find being unattached creates more drama than ever.”