Nicole was raised by her adoptive parents in Marlboro, New York.

Before "Jersey Shore," Nicole was an aspiring veterinary technician.

Nicole's other self-imposed nickname is "Princess of Poughkeepsie."

Nicole is of Italian-American and Chilean descent.

In 2004, Michael worked as an exotic dancer with the All American Male crew.

Michael grew up in Staten Island, New York.

Michael was an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island.

Michael is the oldest cast member, 27, in the "Jersey Shore" house.

Sammy was raised in Hazlet, New Jersey.

Sammy attended William Paterson University, where she majored in Sociology and played Division III soccer.

Sammy helped her school win the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Metro Tournament in 2009.

Sammy is the only New Jersey native in the cast.

Pauly D is a disc jockey from Johnston, Rhode Island.

Pauly D spends around 25 minutes a day on his hair.

Pauly D owns his own tanning bed.

Jenni is from Franklin Square, New York.

Jenni spent three years studying computer programming.

After finishing four years at a local university, Jenni opened her own graphic design business called Jenni Farley Designs, Inc.

In early 2008, Jenni was promoted to Vice President of Marketing for the social networking website IgnitionNation.com.

Vinny comes from a traditional Italian family from Staten Island.

Vinny is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz.

If acting doesn't work out, Vinny plans to attend law school.

Ronnie is from The Bronx.

Ronnie fell for castmate Sammi.