Pauly D hails from Johnson, Rhode Island and is a well-known DJ in that state. Pauly is well-known for his habit of "GTL" which stands for Gym, Tan and Laundry. Pauly says he has a tanning bed in his house, is extremely clean and orders hair gel by the case. He also styles his signature blown-out hair twice a day and is the oldest cast member.
Snooki is a pint-sized woman who was raised by her adoptive parents in Marlboro, New York. Her signature poof-style can be seen all over pop culture. She claims to go to the gym in full makeup hoping to score men who have blowouts, are tan and toned. Before being cast on the Jersey Shore, Snooki was going to school to become a veterinary technician.
Mike is a toned-up guy from Staten Island, New York who is famous for showing off his six-pack. Mike is known for chasing the ladies and believes he has enough game to get any woman he wants. "The Situation" stems from Mike believing he has whatever situation under control. He was an assistant manager of a fitness center before the show.
Ronnie is from Bronx, New York and has gotten into his fair share of fights. He broke his one rule of not falling in love at the Jersey Shore within the first season. Ronnie did in fact fall for one of his house-mates, Sammi. Their tumultuous relationship is played out over the next few seasons. He can joke around sometimes, is an active party-goer and likes to have a fun time. However, he has also gotten in trouble with the law while at the house.
Sammi is from Hazlet, New Jersey and was newly single when she first came to the Jersey Shore during its first season. She can be a serial dater and soon gets involved with Ronnie, keeping up with her dating streak. Her "sweetheart" nickname comes from her friends. She is the only person in the original cast from New Jersey.
Jenni comes from Franklin Square, New York, is a bit impulsive and got into a fight within the first season. Some of her housemates consider her to have a softer side by being the big sister of the house, especially to Snooki who is her best friend in the house. But her tough side shows when she's a party animal with no self control. Prior to the shore in 2008 she was vice president of marketing for a social networking Web site.
Vinny is from Staten Island, New York and considers himself a mama's boy. The joker of the bunch, Vinny tries to get laughs out of anyone that he meets. He graduated from the State University of New York and while aspires to be an actor, will go to law school if it doesn't work.
Angelina is from Staten Island, NY and was on the Jersey Shore for two seasons. She says what is on her mind and doesn't care who is listening or what people are thinking. This lack of a filter rubs her cast mates the wrong way. She was fired from her job at the local t-shirt shop and was kicked out of the house because she didn't have a job. However, her reason for leaving Seaside Heights was because of a boyfriend back home.
Deena Nicole is from New Egypt, New Jersey and replaced Angelina as the eighth housemate beginning in Season 3 of the show. According to Deena, she considers herself as someone who parties. She uses the term "class in a glass and party in a body" to describe herself. Deena has been a long time friend of Snooki before the pair ever stepped foot inside the house.