They got married on October 28, 1979, but divorced in 1987. They met at a hotel gym in Palm Springs and began dating. His wife also has a son named Gib, with actor Gil Gerard, who now appears on some of Teshs radio and TV programs. Julie Wrightm. Premium Access. Connie attended Pomona Junior High School. He directed his first film, 1997's "My Brother's War," a Roger Corman movie with a $1 million budget, in Galway, Ireland. She was previously married to Gil Gerard. The movie also featured Gil Gerard as 'David Montgomery.' [10][11] Like Tesh, Sellecca is a Christian.[12]. Age (2022) 66. The radio show, which is nationally syndicated is called the "John Tesh Radio Show" and broadcasts on over 300 stations nationwide. Her mother has several acting credits while her father is a multiple award-winning musician, TV host, and reporter. The Emmy winner in Dec 2004 revealed My daughter could not watch the show. He explained he did so because he needed to pick a vocation that his then 9-year-old daughter Prima could actually share with the rest of her fourth-grade class. She was previously married to Gil Gerard. Primas musician father revealed his wife, Connie had been a huge contributor in his treatment, I wouldnt have made it (without Connie), said the Out Of Silence singer. She has been in this field for a long time now and has blessed Hollywood with many memorable roles. Being born on 25 May 1955, Connie Sellecca is 67 years old as of todays date 5th March 2023. She is proficient in pilates abs, cardio, triceps and shoulders, glutes and core, and thighs. 7. ", It leaves Connie Sellecca happier than she knew she could be. 19791987 John Tesh has been married to Connie Selleca for nearly thirty years. Her father's name is Primo Sellecchia, and her mother's name is Ann Sellecchia, and their occupations are unknown. She has a son with her former husband . She has been married to John Tesh since April 4, 1992. Throughout his career as a musician and composer, John has also earned three gold albums, six Emmys for his sports themes, and a Keyboard Magazine Award. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. John Tesh/Wife Connie Sellecca (born May 25, 1955) is an American actress and former model, best known for her . ", "It's a wonderful marriage, but I give John all the credit," she says. ', Sellecca played 'Alix Goldman' in the 1979 slasher TV film 'She's Dressed to Kill.' 1986 Press Photo Connie Sellecca, Actress in Arthur Hailey's "Hotel" on ABC. Connie Selleccam. The actress won't say whether she has ever been stalked by a former lover, as is the woman she. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, John Tesh seems like the perfect all-American guy. He is the presenter of a radio show called the Intelligence for Your Life radio show. Connie Sellecca was born on May 25th 1955 in The Bronx, New York as Concetta Sellecchia. The most popular feature of the show is a family round table, in which the three hash out the day's issue openly, and with no taboos. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. She appeared in the series from 1983 to 1988. She is mother of One (Matthew Jay Povich). Her sexual orientation is straight. Fortunately, he once again became cancer-free after the doctors had removed his prostate. 1986 Press Photo James Brolin Connie Sellecca and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in Hotel. Gerard formed his own production company in partnership with a writer-producer, co-authored a screenplay called Hooch (1977) and filmed it as a starring vehicle for himself. [1], Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia in The Bronx, New York to Italian parents, Primo Sellecchia and Marianna (Acampora) Sellecchia, who were married from 1952 until Primo's death in 1987. Tesh's mother, Connie Sellecca is an actress, producer, and former model. Connie Sellecca (born Concetta Sellecchia; May 25, 1955) is an American actress, producer, and former model, best known for her roles on the television series Flying High, The Greatest American Hero, and Hotel, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama in 1987. That's a collective net worth with her husband of over three decades, John Tesh. She played 'Gloria Franklin' in her next release, the 1987 ABC romantic comedy 'The Last Fling.'. As part of my contract, I wanted to be able to leave at 1 p.m. to record music, and I was working on Howie Mandels cartoon show [Bobbys World] "That was my first husband, (actor) Gil Gerard. Tesh never commented on the explanation for their split, but once told Entertainment Tonight that he and Winfrey had remained good friends. But privately, John has faced more trials than most: an abusive father, homelessness and, most recently, a fight with a rare form of prostate cancer that nearly killed him. The book claimed that Tesh abruptly ended their relationship after he "couldn't handle" being in an interracial relationship. Connies interest in performing art started at a very young age. In 1980, she starred in the another short-lived series, Beyond Westworld. Her hair color is dark brown and her eye . John Teshm. Prima is also a half-sister to Gib Gerard. You go through menopause, night sweats, cant eat or sleep, and the cancer kept coming back. Im a crazy person. Jon Bon Jovi Has Been Married to His Wife for 33 Years and Is a Proud Father of 4, Donnie Wahlberg Became 'Another Dad' to His Autistic Stepson after Marrying Mom Jenny McCarthy, Kelly Preston Would Have Turned 60 Today Her Marriage to John Travolta Was Illegal When They 1st Said 'I Do', "Who Is Denise Gough? ', From 1981 to 1983, she played 'Pam Davidson,' the lawyer girlfriend of the main character, 'Ralph Hinkley'/'Ralph Hanley' (played by William Katt), in the ABC superhero comedydrama 'The Greatest American Hero.'. Connie Sellecca, Tesh's mother, is an actress, producer, and former model. Tesh's show also includes performances by comedian Gib Gerard, the son of Tesh's wife since 1992, Connie Sellecca (from a previous marriage to actor Gil Gerard), daughter Prima, a trained . After Hero ended, she was released from her contract in time to audition for the part of promotions manager Christine Francis on the another ABC television drama Hotel, which starred James Brolin. They have a son named Gib. Following his move to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, he married model/actress Connie Sellecca in 1979. Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement. In 2016, Primas father, John revealed he had prostate cancer. She named her after her father, Primo Sellecchia. Connie Sellecca is not only an actress, former model but also a producer. Although she has appeared in many films and television series, what brought her current success and popularity is The Greatest Hero, Flying Hero, as well as the Hotel. Like many famous people and celebrities, Connie Sellecca keeps her personal life private. They have one daughter, Prima. She was 12 when her family moved to Pomona, New York, where she attended the 'Pomona Junior High School.'. Tesh also dated a high-profile television presenter in his past. HOLLYWOOD From experience, Connie Sellecca knows a bit about romances both sour and wonderful. She was the wife of actor Gil Gerard, and together they have a son named Gib, but their marriage ended after some years. It featured her as a beautiful but mysterious woman named 'Jennifer "Jennie" Haniver.'. There are 200,000 stalkers loose in this country right now.". And you're giving up.' The best and the most successful career is what is borne out of passion and great interest. She rose to prominence with her memorable performances in TV series such as 'Flying High,' 'The Greatest American Hero,' 'P.S. Celebrities rarely reveal information about their annual income for reasons best known to themselves. Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia in The Bronx, New York to Italian parents, Primo Sellecchia (1924-1987) and Marianna (Acampora) Sellecchia (1929-2020), who were married from 1952 until Primos death in 1987. [10] On April 4, 1992, she married pianist and then-Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh. Connie Sellecca/Spouse Blonde, blue-eyed, 6-foot-6 and built, he rose to fame as the co-host of Entertainment Tonight from 1986-'96 before leaving to earn four gold records and two Grammy nominations as a New Age. The couple got married on October 28th 1979 but later on divorced in 1987. . John chronicles his remarkable journey in a new memoir, Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith. Read Closer Weeklys exclusive interview with John below. From 1981 to 1983, Sellecca starred as lawyer Pam Davidson in the ABC comedy drama series, The Greatest American Hero, which starred William Katt and Robert Culp. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Like Tesh, Sellecca is a born again Christian. Connie Sellecca's birth sign is Gemini. Death Too Soon was a TV movie that starred Reb Brown alongside Lana Wood and Len Birman as well as Christopher Lee. The actress has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Connie Sellecca is an American model and actress who has a net worth of$ 30 million, as of December 2023. After this, he was featured in a number of other TV shows and movies, including starring roles in the 1982 TV movie Hear No Evil as Dragon,[5][6][7] the short-lived series Sidekicks (1986) and E.A.R.T.H. 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Their relationship was only brief, however. Personal life Tesh has been married to actress Connie Sellecca since 1992. Connie Sellecca is an American actress, model, producer and spokesperson, who will endure in the memory of the public for her role in the television prime time soap opera "Hotel". Their son, Gilbert Vincent Gerard, or "Gib", was born in 1981. As soon as 'The Greatest American Hero' ended, Sellecca was released from her contract. Concetta Sellecchia. Intelligence Of Your Life airs for 30 minutes every day and also has a radio counterpart. She is noted for her work as an actor and producer, with credits like Beyond Westworld, The Greatest American Hero (1981), and Hotel (1983). On the 4th of April in 1992, Connie married pianist John Tesh who is also a former host of Entertainment Tonight show and anchor correspondent. He appeared in a 1977 episode of Hawaii Five-O ("The Ninth Step") as Marty Cobb, a former cop and recovering alcoholic. ", Thomas D. Elias and Scripps Howard News Service. She first thought of trying out her luck in the fashion model industry. Its my life. The actress won't say whether she has ever been stalked by a former lover, as is the woman she plays in "A Dangerous Affair," the ABC movie airing at 8 p.m. Sunday on WLS-Ch. [7] Filmography. Luckily, she became successful in the industry, and today, and she is known to be a talented and successful actress in the world. Sellecca began her career in the entertainment industry as a fashion model. "It turned out there were twotumorsaround either side of my pelvis and wrapped around my organs.". She was very mad. for five years. See Her Beautiful Bikini Photos, Emma Hemming Shares Sweet Video of Bruce Willis Prior to FTD Diagnosis, Chris ODowd Reflects on Career, New Comedy and Filming Bridesmaids. I needed my wife, my [stepson], Gib, and my daughter, Prima, with me. She was again starred in a CBS comedy titled Flying High, which was short-lived. Connie Sellecca was born on May 25, 1955 in New York. Connie Sellecca and John Tesh have a daughter by the name Prima Tesh. Both Selleca and Tesh are born-again Christians., Sellecca is a spokesperson for MADD's 'Project Red Ribbon' campaign against drunk driving. After moving to New York to pursue his acting ambitions, his second marriage to a bank executive was equally troubled though lasted (on and off) for seven years. She is a woman with a successful multi-faceted career and a keen business sense who has navigated the worlds of acting, modeling, television, producing and digital broadcasting." Tesh and Sellecca also founded the the Sellecca-Tesh Foundation together. She is best known for her roles on the television series Flying High, The Greatest American Hero, and Hotel. ', Sellecca had auditioned for the title role of the 1980 science fantasycomedy film 'Galaxina' and was almost finalized by the makers. She is famously known for her performance on the TV show Flying High. In fact, her appearance in the series afforded her a Golden Globe Award nomination for best actress in a television series drama, and remains her most iconic appearance. Both of them are newly-born Christians. The film documented his year-long progress after undergoing life-saving mini-gastric bypass surgery in October 2005. That is a combined net worth with her husband of over three decades, John Tesh. Connie sellecca. Absence Explained, Out for a Swim! John has also been a loving stepfather to Gib, who he has known since he was just 8 years old. This is exactly what happened to Connie Sellecca. Connie's second marriage to John Tesh is cemented by their shared faith and their love for their daughter Prima. My dad was a retired naval officer, and when he came back from World War II, he had PTSD and struggled with alcohol. He said that although he "went back into the trenches" after his diagnosis, that he was "battle ready" the second time around. She's best known for her roles in Flying . While Prima was still an infant, Connie, who breastfed her daughter, made a movie, "A Dangerous Affair," and stipulated in her contract that she be allocated feeding times for her child. Both of her parents are Italian. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, John Tesh and Connie Sellecca have been dating since 1992, Khloe Kardashian looks unrecognizable with blue eyes for new Christmas ad with mom Kris, grandma MJ & daughter True, 3, Bachelor in Paradise's Dean Unglert accuses show of FAKERY & says producers told him to propose to Caelynn Miller-Keyes, Teen Mom Farrah Abrahams mom hasnt spoken to daughter or granddaughter Sophia, 12, in FIVE months & demands apology, Kylie Jenner slammed for new Nightmare on Elm Street makeup line as fans say 'no one wants lashes like Freddie Kruger! Connie Sellecca knew what she wanted in life and chose to pursue regardless of whichever challenges she would encounter. Connie Sellecca (born Concetta Sellecchia May 25, 1955) . Connie spent much of her early years of life in the Bronx, but she later moved to Pomona in New York at the age of 12. Wendy Day,' alongside Len Birman, Lana Wood, Christopher Lee, and Reb Brown, in the title role in the CBS movie 'Captain America II: Death Too Soon. She was cast to play 'Christine Francis,' one of the leads and the love interest of 'Peter McDermott' (played by James Brolin). Among her more recent work was a role in the 2009 film The Wild Stallion. Know why the case is so? "If she hadn't been my advocate and such a brilliant study of prostate cancer, I wouldn't have made it," says Tesh. John added that his daughter tours and dances with them. It got physically abusive. The government had assigned OB to help with the medical needs in nine refugee camps at Ampara. Connie is a devoted mom, and she put her career on hold when Prima was a small child in order to be a full-time mom. Gil Gerardm. ", "Arkansas Politics Were Too Small a Pond for Gil Gerard, but Is Buck Rogers Better? Along the way, also read more about her personal as well as professional activities. She next starred as 'Dianne Benedict' in six episodes of the CBS drama 'Second Chances. Everything About Billy Beanes Daughter, Who Is Jaden Rayne Boreanaz? She was the only other person there and said, John Tesh? I was really moved. Tesh said he began drinking heavily and mixing pills and alcohol after his initial diagnosis, but it was his wife who talked sense into him. Maybe you know about Connie Sellecca very well, but do you know how old and tall is she and what is her net worth in 2023? Connie was a fashion model during the mid-1970s and then transitioned into her acting career with a TV movie called The Bermuda Depths in. The marriage was formally dissolved in 1987, following a bitter custody battle which gave Sellecca main custody of their son. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Family (4) Trivia (8) She first worked as a fashion model before making her debut into the acting career. 7 The TV and radio show produced by her family is well-known. During treatment, he and his wife Connie Sellecca would read the scriptures together. In the comedy show starring Trevor Tordjman, Jordan Clark, and Brett Melnick, Tesh appeared in an episode titled Sneaker Culture. Connie Sellecca vs Markie Post Circa 1982 Results: Lookout - Writing: GBS & Archer Connie: b. My grandkids [with Gib] are two girls and a boy 8, 6 and 3 and we just had them over last night. $5.00 + $3.65 shipping. For the latter, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress Television Series Drama in 1987. She gave him the strength to keep fighting, and five years since his diagnosis, hes cancer-free. Its my feeling that that worry contributed to manifesting my cancer. Major Sources of Connie Sellecca's Income At least I hope so. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! In January 2007, Gerard was the subject of the one-hour documentary Action Hero Makeover, which was written, produced and directed by his then-longtime companion, Adrienne Crow for the Discovery Health Channel. The New Yorker pianist said his doctor found two tumors around either side of his pelvis, wrapped around the organs. Im a pretty emotional guy, John, 67, exclusively confesses to Closer Weekly. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), What Happened to Chase on 'Fixer to Fabulous'? AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Her first marriage was to Gil Gerard. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news. 41K views 2 years ago The Life and Tragic Ending of Connie Sellecca Connie Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia on May 25, 1955, in New York City, U.S, to Italian parents, Primo and Ann. Golden Globe Award for Best Actress Television Series Drama, "Marianna Sellecchia Obituary (2020) New York Times", "Their Series May Get Canned, but Howard Platt and Connie Sellecca Keep on Flying Highand United", "TV veteran Platt delighted to be one of McCourt brothers", "Connie Sellecca of 'Hotel' Was Married Twice", "AT HOME WITH: John Tesh; The Discreet Charm Of a New-Age Sport", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Connie_Sellecca&oldid=1141557169, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 17:25. And now having the obligation of the cure, we go into hospitals, lay hands on the sick. Together, they have a daughter named Prima. Details, Having Fun at the Beach! She starred in the short-lived CBS comedy-drama series, Flying High about the misadventures of three airline flight attendants from 1978 to 1979. She was previously married to Gil Gerard. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Actress, Radio Show Host and Co-host of 'Intelligence For Your Life' Connie Sellecca Her height is 5 9tall, and her weight is 59 kg. She is best known for her roles on the television series Flying High, The Greatest American Hero, and Hotel. Tesh was born June 2, 1994 (age 27 years) in Los Angeles, California. However, she had lost the part to Dorothy Stratten, the 1979 Playboy Playmate of the Year., https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/connie-sellecca-49593.php, American Female Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Her father, Primo Sellecchia, was an Italian emigrant, from Ocre, Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo. She is an American actress and model. Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Connie Sellecca is married John Tesh. Im taking credit! The series featured her as a con woman named 'Wanda Tallbert.'