What Does The Cast Of Next Gen NYC Do For A Living?

On June 3rd, Bravo will premiere one of its latest original series called Next Gen NYC. The series follows the personal and professional lives of young people navigating life in the Big Apple. When the show was announced, Bravo fans noticed several familiar faces, with most of them being children of Real Housewives stars.

The Season 1 cast features ten driven individuals who know exactly what it takes to make it in New York City. Many of them owe part of their head start to their ambitious and successful parents, who worked hard to provide a solid foundation for their careers.

So, what exactly are these young influencers doing as they chase their dreams and party in one of the most expensive cities in the U.S.?

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The Cast Of Next Gen NYC Are Made Up Of Influencers, Fashionistas, And A Private Investigator

Fans are highly anticipating Bravo’s new show Next Gen NYC which will premiere June 3rd. The show is made up of several young people in their 20s as they live, work, and play in New York City. Of course, several of these faces are familiar to the Bravo sphere as they have made appearances on their parents’ shows — most notably, the Real Housewives.

Half of the cast is made up of the offspring of the reality TV show, including Ariana Biermann (daughter of RHOA’s Kim Zolciak), Riley Burruss (daughter of RHOA’s Kandi Burruss), Gia Giudice (daughter of RHONJ’s Teresa Giudice), and Brooks Marks (son of RHOSLC’s Meredith Marks).

The other cast members also include Ava Dash, the daughter of music mogul Damon Dash and fashion icon Rachel Roy; and new faces to reality television, which include Emira D’Spain, Shai Fruchter, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy, and Charlie Zakkour.

What Does Ariana Biermann Do For A Living?

As the daughter of Kim Zociak, fans have watched Ariana Biermann grow up on screen on The Real Housewives of Atlanta from Seasons 1-5. Thanks to the exposure of the show, Ariana quickly grew a fanbase on social media. She currently boasts over 600,000 Instagram followers and is an influencer and content creator. However, her Bravo bio states that she has a “dream of launching a streetwear line.”

What Does Riley Burruss Do For A Living?

Like Ariana, Riley also grew up on our television screens with her mom being RHOA’s and singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss, who appeared on the show from Seasons 2-15. According to her Bravo bio, she graduated from NYU in 2024 and seeking a career in law. “I want to be an entertainment lawyer, so. When I manifest things, they happen, you know,” she shared. However, at the moment she’s working as an influencer.

What Does Ava Dash Do For A Living?

Ava Dash grew up with two very famous parents. Her father is Damon Dash, a music mogul who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay Z. Her mother is fashion designer Rachel Roy. However, her parents split in 2009. While Ava can be called a nepo baby, she forged her own path and is “pursuing modeling full-time.”

What Does Gia Giudice Do For A Living?

Gia is also the daughter of one of the most famous Real Housewives stars: The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice. We’ve also seen Gia on our screens since she was a kid, and she has quickly formed her own fanbase. Gia had plans to pursue a career in law, but had put that on the backburner for now. She currently works as an influencer and podcaster.

What Does Shai Fruchter Do For A Living?

Shai Fruchter is a newbie on reality TV and is currently working as an assistant for The Wall Group, a management company that focuses on fashion, per his LinkedIn. Per his Bravo bio, Shai says “he’s finally free to explore creativity, romance and the endless pursuit of authenticity, but joining this circle of bold, connected, and ambitious friends might be more than he bargained for.”

What Does Emira D’Spain Do For A Living?

After graduating from NYU, Emira D’Spain landed a “coveted role as Paper magazine’s beauty director.” However, now Emira works as a model, content creator and influencer who boasts 200,000 Instagram followers. She has also made history as Victoria’s Secret’s first Black transgender woman to model for the brand.

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What Does Brooks Marks Do For A Living?

Brooks Marks is another child of a Real Housewives star, with his mother being The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Meredith Marks. His Bravo bio notes that he is a “fashion entrepreneur” and launched his own fashion brand. He’s taken plenty of fashion adivce from his mom, who has been extremely supportive of his career. “She told me if I was authentic and true to myself, that it would be successful,” he shared.

What Does Georgia McCann Do For A Living?

Georgia’s McCann’s Bravo states that she is a “fourth-generation New Yorker,” which means she knows all the hotspots in the city. As for her career, she works “as a brand and events creative strategist.”

What Does Hudson McLeroy Do For A Living?

Hudson McLeroy is also new to the reality TV realm with his Bravo bio stating that he comes from a successful and “self-made” Atlanta family, which we’re sure to learn more about on the show. Unlike most of his cast mates, Hudson works as an investor, and has an “on-again, off-again” relationship with Ariana.

What Does Charlie Zakkour Do For A Living?

Charlie Zakkour works as a “crypto trader and private investor” who also knows the ins and outs of the NYC club scene. According to Ranker, Charlie comes from a very wealthy family and even gets confronted by one of his cast mates about his family giving him a “$10,000 a month allowance.”

What Can Fans Expect On Next Gen NYC?

Bravo’s new original reality TV series will see these young people navigating adulthood without the help of their famous families as they try to make a name for themselves. The Big Apple is known for its cutthroat energy and relentless hustle, so it’ll be interesting to see how this group sets itself apart, especially when many of them carry very recognizable last names.

According to Bravo, the show’s synopsis reads that the series “follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight — or at least close enough for good lighting — as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time. Whether stepping out of their parents’ shadows or creating their own legacies from scratch, these twentysomethings are determined to conquer Manhattan — if they can figure out how to adult first. Together, they’ll navigate friendships, careers and romance, proving that trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions.”

The Season 1 trailer sees the cast discussing their love for the city, despite Ariana having a very hard time finding herself on a crowded NYC subway. We then see Georgia sharing to the cameras, “This friend group is honestly a beautiful, hot mess.”

We also see several Real Housewives stars make appearances with Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, and Meredith Marks sitting down with their children to discuss their careers and personal lives. Of course, the show wouldn’t be a hit without some drama. We see Ava questioning Ariana’s dreams of being a fashion designer and Georgia yelling at Charlie about getting a hefty allowance from his parents.