Allison Melnick
Allison Melnick | |
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| Born | June 4, 1971 Queens, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Socialite, bar owner, reality TV personality |
Allison Melnick (born June 04, 1971) is an American socialite, bar owner, and reality TV star originally from Long Island, New York. She is perhaps best known for appearing on the reality show The World According to Paris, where she is seen frequently accompanying Paris Hilton as she shops or travels. In 2008, Melnick opened the Apple Lounge a tiny, 150 occupant bar [1] in the basement of the Apple restaurant in Los Angeles.
Personal Life
Allison Melnick was born in Queens but raised in nearby Long Island, New York.
Career
Allison Melnick started her career as a door girl at a local New York nightclub. It was during this period that she first met Paris Hilton.[2] In 2004, she was cast in the short-lived SpikeTV reality show The Club set at the now closed Vegas nightclub, Ice. Following the series cancellation, she moved to Los Angeles and worked as a club promoter until opening her own bar the Apple Lounge in 2008. She currently is part of the OWN reality series, The World According to Paris, which follows the exploits of celebutante Paris Hilton. Melnick is frequently seen as part of Hilton’s entourage.
References
- ^ Amter, Charlie (August 15, 2008). "Betting the Time is Ripe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
- ^ Leech, Robin (June 09, 2011). "Allison Melnick to Celebrate Birthday with Hilton Sisters". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
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