Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino

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Quick Facts:
Claim to fame: The inventor of GTL, getting drunk girls to sleep with him, and his amazing abs.
Full Name: Michael Sorrentino
Date of Birth: July 4, 1981
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York
Nationality: American
Occupation: Star of MTV’s hit reality series, Jersey Shore, former gym manager, fitness video guru, actor, vodka promoter, grenade fighter.
Previous dance experience: Extensive. Each episode of Jersey Shore features considerable nightclub dance moves by The Sitch, including The Fist Pump.

Background:
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was raised in Manalapan, NJ, graduated from Manalapan High School and went on to college in New Jersey. After graduation in 2004, he tried his hand at personal training, fitness modeling, and soon after was scouted for an upcoming reality show which would eventually become pop-culture phenomenon The Jersey Shore.

The Situation endorses Devotion Vodka, which will supposedly give you abs of steel and not a booze belly. Right... November 2 is the release of Sorrentino’s autobiography, Here’s the Situation, which promises to be a compelling read, filled with sexploits, workout tips, and his signature blend of sensitivity and sweetness. His vitamin line will be in GNC stores this fall, and his fitness DVD will be out in December. Then, all that’s needed to emulate Sitch from head to toe is a pair of his Reebok Zigtech shoes! We’ve all got to do our part to help Sorrentino reach his projected $5 million this year.

Achievements and Awards:
Nominated for a Teen Choice Award for TV Male Reality Star

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