Kelly Ripa
Actress, TV Host

Birthdate: Oct 2, 1970
Birthplace: Stratford, New Jersey
Occupations: Actress, TV host
Claim to fame: Played Hayley on All My Children (1990-2003); took over as co-host of the ABC show titled Live with Regis and Kelly (2001-current); co-starred with Faith Ford on ABC sitcom called Hope and Faith (2003-2006)

Significant other:
Husband: Mark Consuelos, actor; met 1995 on set of All My Children; Kelly and Mark eloped in Las Vegas 1996; Mark was born 1971;

Family:
Father: Joseph Ripa, labor union president, bus driver
Mother: Esther Ripa
Sister: Linda Ripa, writes children's books (born 1973)
Sons: Michael - born June 1997; Joaquin - born February 2003
Daughter: Lola - born June 2001
Pet: Chewy the dog - adopted August 2007

Awards:
1996: Outstanding Younger Leading Actress, All My Children
1998: Hottest Romance, All My Children; shared with husband/co-star Mark Consuelos
1999: NY International Independent Film & Video Festival: Best Actress, The Stand-In
2000: Soap Opera Digest Award: Outstanding Younger Leading Actress, All My Children
2006: Outstanding Special Class Special, Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade

Facts:
Appeared as a dancer on Dance Party USA; 1989

Education:
Camden Community College, Camden, New Jersey