[EddyEagal]

I assume that a lot of topics have been posted throughout the series regarding how genuine Gina is, but now she's out of the house, do we know anything more?

I've been doing some research, and her supposed real name, Georgina S Reid, is located at an address in London, along with her Brother and Mother. I have no idea how reliable this is, and I've only got this information from other sites and so on.

From Gina's twitter, she definitely comes across as how she was portrayed in Big Brother. Tweets dating from over a year ago 'confirm' her claimed lifestyle.

I am genuinely confused by Gina. At first, I was certain that she wasn't rich. I'm a huge fan of her, but she just doesn't look nor behave in a rich manner. However, I find it hard to look beyond her Twitter. Yes, I know it's only a twitter account, and hardly a decent source, but how could she be posting such photographs if it wasn't real? There's photographic evidence that supports the fact that she's rich, but is it just a set up?

I think it's odd how we don't have any knowledge on her parents. If they were so rich, then they'd be known. Not known in the media on a celebrity level, but they'd be people who are high figures in hugely successful businesses. I think that's really one of the main reasons to doubt Gina.

In all honestly, I think she's a fake. I just want solid evidence because the confusing is killing me

[Seanbon]

Originally Posted by EddyEagal

I assume that a lot of topics have been posted throughout the series regarding how genuine Gina is, but now she's out of the house, do we know anything more?

I've been doing some research, and her supposed real name, Georgina S Reid, is located at an address in London, along with her Brother and Mother. I have no idea how reliable this is, and I've only got this information from other sites and so on.

From Gina's twitter, she definitely comes across as how she was portrayed in Big Brother. Tweets dating from over a year ago 'confirm' her claimed lifestyle.

I am genuinely confused by Gina. At first, I was certain that she wasn't rich. I'm a huge fan of her, but she just doesn't look nor behave in a rich manner. However, I find it hard to look beyond her Twitter. Yes, I know it's only a twitter account, and hardly a decent source, but how could she be posting such photographs if it wasn't real? There's photographic evidence that supports the fact that she's rich, but is it just a set up?

I think it's odd how we don't have any knowledge on her parents. If they were so rich, then they'd be known. Not known in the media on a celebrity level, but they'd be people who are high figures in hugely successful businesses. I think that's really one of the main reasons to doubt Gina.

In all honestly, I think she's a fake. I just want solid evidence because the confusing is killing me

Relax,who cares one way or the other,in a years time it will be "Gina who?"!!

[MeMyselfAndI]

The Mayfair hotel have tweeted that Gina is staying with them

[MeMyselfAndI]

Originally Posted by Seanbon

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Relax,who cares one way or the other,in a years time it will be "Gina who?"!!

Gina will be the most remembered of BB14 easily

[bjj20]

"Gina Rio" is rich.

Georgina Shant'e Reid is not rich.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by bjj20

"Gina Rio" is rich.

Georgina Shant'e Reid is not rich.

Nicely put!

[bjj20]

According to public info published numerous places online, Gina, her brother and mother are listed as residents in a council flat (Islington). Some people have said her mother is not entitled to a council flat because she owned property in Chingford. Other people say Gina has claimed benefits. It is pretty easy to find addresses for these things online. I don't feel comfortable posting them here.

[bjj20]

Zoopla said the home in Chingford purportedly owned by Gina's mother was sold in April 2013, but was available to rent in November 2012 for 550 pounds per month. It is a one bedroom home.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by bjj20

According to public info published numerous places online, Gina, her brother and mother are listed as residents in a council flat (Islington). Some people have said her mother is not entitled to a council flat because she owned property in Chingford. Other people say Gina has claimed benefits. It is pretty easy to find addresses for these things online. I don't feel comfortable posting them here.

Pretty clearly Gina's mother does not live in millionaires row!

The mother is the key to this. If she is able to hand over Ł120,000 a year to her daughter out of her petty cash AND pay Ł18-20k a month in hotel bills AND let Gina use her credit cards, she must be a very wealthy woman indeed.

Find the mother and you find the truth!

[the_answers]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Pretty clearly Gina's mother does not live in millionaires row!

How can it be "pretty clear" when there's ZERO evidence ?

Originally Posted by bjj20

Zoopla said the home in Chingford purportedly owned by Gina's mother was sold in April 2013, but was available to rent in November 2012 for 550 pounds per month. It is a one bedroom home.

Evidence ?
Even if it's true (which I very much doubt) then so what ?
She could have a string of houses up and down the country.

Just because it's an "online source" doesn't mean it's even reliable either.
People can make claims all day long but without real proof, it proves nothing.

So all in all, what do these claims (whether true or not) prove ?
Nothing at all IMO.

Gina is a very real person.
If she shows her genuine and real side in the house then I come to the conclusion she's genuine and real outside.

Part of the reason Gina's fans admire and adore her so much is because she consistently SHOWED her standards, teamwork and loyalty in the house

She might be rich but she said:
"No-one was better than anybody else" - FACT !

As opposed to someone like Sam who was drunk, rude, arrogant and said:
"I've a really cheesey grin kind of makes me get away with anything."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfszQX3iAA

Just because she's got money, doesn't mean she looks down on people just because she's got enough heart and balls to retain her own moral standards.
I don't necessarily agree with her about Hazel but can certainly understand WHY she didn't like her at all.

People could really do themselves a big favour by paying no attention to idle gossip and heresay backed up by nowt.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by the_answers

How can it be "pretty clear" when there's ZERO evidence ?

Hardly zero evidence, if government information shows Gina and mum living in a council property!

Why would they be doing that if the mother is a multi-millionaire?

As I said find the mother and you find the truth. Apart from a recorded call played to the house - and clearly embarrassing Gina - mum has kept a very low profile, which is more than can be said about the boyfriend. Although Gina seemed a bit embarrassed when they played his BOTS rap!

[edemobong]

I dont get why you are so interested in knowing about her. She has a lovely personality and that's why she came in to the House with boos and left with cheers and in third place, because she is endearing and we love her. Whether she is rich or not, that is totally irrelevant in my opinion, what matters is her as a person, not what she has. I dont know what you want to uncover from your "Gina Background Check Up" which maybe seen as an invasion of privacy. Just let her be.

[Winkie Expand]

@ Dexter supporters trying to discredit Gina for "being fake".

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by edemobong

I dont get why you are so interested in knowing about her. She has a lovely personality and that's why she came in to the House with boos and left with cheers and in third place, because she is endearing and we love her. Whether she is rich or not, that is totally irrelevant in my opinion, what matters is her as a person, not what she has. I dont know what you want to uncover from your "Gina Background Check Up" which maybe seen as an invasion of privacy. Just let her be.

I like her too!

But I like to know the truth about people...... is that so bad?

[the_answers]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Hardly zero evidence, if government information shows Gina and mum living in a council property!

I've seen no real info or evidence you describe, only a claim it's true.
Like you said, "if".

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Why would they be doing that if the mother is a multi-millionaire?

Even if she DOES live there, does it prove she's NOT a multi-millionaire ?
She could have lots of property or it could be anything !
If we knew for sure I'm sure we wouldn't be guessing.
I'm giving it the huge benefit of doubt.

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

As I said find the mother and you find the truth.

Sorry but keep saying it doesn't make the argument any stronger.

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Apart from a recorded call played to the house - and clearly embarrassing Gina - mum has kept a very low profile, which is more than can be said about the boyfriend. Although Gina seemed a bit embarrassed when they played his BOTS rap!

People can have their best guesses and opinions but for me, there's just no real proof at all.

Anyway, really off this time so I'll leave you all to speculate.

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Winkie Expand

@ Dexter supporters trying to discredit Gina for "being fake".

Don't tarnish a group of people with the same brush.

[CaudleHalbard]

Originally Posted by the_answers

I've seen no real info or evidence you describe,

Just because you personally haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

"Seek and ye shall find"

[bjj20]

Originally Posted by the_answers

Even if she DOES live there, does it prove she's NOT a multi-millionaire ?
She could have lots of property or it could be anything !
If we knew for sure I'm sure we wouldn't be guessing.
I'm giving it the huge benefit of doubt.

I think what people are saying is that if you look at the mountain of small evidence, the wealth just does not add up to a family that has a grown child in mid-20s who has never ridden a bus or train; and also never eaten at a pub who only eats at five Michelin star restaurants and spends 68 thousand pounds in one shopping trip.

Even an ardent supporter of her supposed "wealth" would have to agree with that.

Surely you believe that there is some acting going on here. Right??

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by edemobong

I dont get why you are so interested in knowing about her. She has a lovely personality and that's why she came in to the House with boos and left with cheers and in third place, because she is endearing and we love her. Whether she is rich or not, that is totally irrelevant in my opinion, what matters is her as a person, not what she has. I dont know what you want to uncover from your "Gina Background Check Up" which maybe seen as an invasion of privacy. Just let her be.

Amen.

[Pink Pegasus]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Hardly zero evidence, if government information shows Gina and mum living in a council property!

Why would they be doing that if the mother is a multi-millionaire?

As I said find the mother and you find the truth. Apart from a recorded call played to the house - and clearly embarrassing Gina - mum has kept a very low profile, which is more than can be said about the boyfriend. Although Gina seemed a bit embarrassed when they played his BOTS rap!

There is a picture of Gina's mum in her twitter photos. It is a pic of Gina and another lady in a nice room, and the comment underneath reads: "I love my mummy, she is cute!"

I always thought that as Gina's story and Dexter's tabloid stories both came out in December 2012 that it was the first anyone had heard about them and that yes maybe a pr management company set up both stories.

However Gina's twitter page started on 6th January 2011 and she appears to be extremely wealthy from the get go.
I find it hard to believe that a pr company carried on a complete fabrication story about Gina being wealthy and carried on the ruse for 2 and a half years just to get her on Big Brother.

She does seem to have had a manager or agent for a few years though. This may be to do with whatever acting/modelling work she was seeking? She doesn't hide these in her twitter. One picture shows a woman getting her eyebrows waxed and Gina has commented that this is her agent.
Another comment from Gina says that someone messaged her manager (I'm guessing negatively) about Gina and she said "How sad".

Her mother hasn't been completely quiet, she has told some reporter that she never wanted Gina to go on big brother and that even as the cab was collecting Gina to leave she was still begging her not to go. She said it was only as she witnessed Gina managing very well over the weeks that she was happier about it all.
https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j...Rr5vVE7IFE0gbw

also defended Gina's spending:
https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j...Su54j3C7_gsoNg

She also spoke to Gina on the show itself during the family calls.

Gina has said her dad is a property developer and has ordered her not to mention his name, and she will only say that her mum "owns several companies".

This is not completely impossible to believe. Lot's of property developers could have made millions during the boom and might still have it if they were lucky enogh to get out before the recession hit, most major companies I wouldn't have a clue who owned them and I'm sure lots are extremely private people. For example the owner of Primark/Penneys is meant to have been extremely private until one of his few public appearances where he received an achievement award.
Any time I look at world's richest lists there are multi billionaires who I've never even heard of, so there must be thousands of multi millionaires about the place, why couldn't any of these be Gina's parents?

I know she had cheap looking hair but that could have just been a bad hairpiece but not necessarily cheap. Someone on this site I think, commented that as it could take the extreme heat of being curled and straightened it couldn't have been that cheap.
There's a pic of Gina just after getting her hair done with Giles Robinson at John Frieda just a few moths before entering the house. He is a leading stylist at John Frieda and wouldn't be cheap. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W...-844190355.jpg
In an earlier pic her hair looks much more expensive: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8WDTDv_zeF...o+mercedes.JPG

I haven't seen the government document proving Gina lives in a council house but I have read about it here before.

Is it one government document that could possibly be fake versus 2 and half years of pictures, tweets, and blogging that show wealth (that I suppose also could have been faked, 2 and half years of faking is a lot of effort though)?

If she is wealthy I would not be surprised if some things about her are still exaggerated. Like she said in the house that she cold only boil the pasta things that take a few mins, and that she generally couldn't cook - but one of her early tweets said she was going making lasagne for ecksell that evening. The train and bar food stories might be exaggerations too? Maybe she was wealthy at one point but the money is gone hence the reason for her seeking some fame?

Maybe it's all a lie and every single thing about her wealth is fake. I'm finding it hard to believe that it's all fake though. Two and a half years of faking wealth with photographic evidence just seems too far fetched to me. She has had another tweet from the Mayfair too long before she entered Big Brother, - they tweeted that they hoped she and ecksell enjoyed their breakfast. There could possibly be several more I missed, I've just skimmed through her page.

I don't know when her facebook started or even if she has one because I haven't looked yet. I also may not be able to access it unless it's public cos I don't have an account.

[CaudleHalbard]

Gina is a small-time actress. That is about the only thing we know about her that is real.

I have posted links on here including one to her agency web page. It lists all the roles she has undertaken.

Not once in the house did she mention her acting career. Does that strike anyone as a trifle odd?

[Pink Pegasus]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

Gina is a small-time actress. That is about the only thing we know about her that is real.

I have posted links on here including one to her agency web page. It lists all the roles she has undertaken.

Not once in the house did she mention her acting career. Does that strike anyone as a trifle odd?

No, she could have spoken about it loads of times that we didn't get shown. As you said she's only small time, maybe not really that interesting or maybe they would have had to block her out speaking about certain agencies or people?

[CaudleHalbard]

But it is the only work Gina seems to have done. Housemates like the twins would be agog at anything showbizzy, however minor.

For it not to be mentioned at all by anyone suggests only one thing to me: Gina didn't want anyone to know because 'struggling actress' does not fit well with the 'life of idle luxury' narrative.

As for her dad not wanting his company mentioned: give us his name and the company could be identified within less than a minute!

http://companycheck.co.uk/director/index

[Pink Pegasus]

Originally Posted by CaudleHalbard

But it is the only work Gina seems to have done. Housemates like the twins would be agog at anything showbizzy, however minor.

For it not to be mentioned at all by anyone suggests only one thing to me: Gina didn't want anyone to know because 'struggling actress' does not fit well with the 'life of idle luxury' narrative.

As for her dad not wanting his company mentioned: give us his name and the company could be identified within less than a minute!

http://companycheck.co.uk/director/index

She said she won't/is not allowed give his name. I myself would also like to look up who her family are, but I'm just being nosy.
All I'm saying is I think that her story regarding her wealth might be true, could be lies either who knows? I just can't brand her 100% a fake on what I have seen, whereas some people are adamant that she is fake either with little proof, or else with proof that I have not yet seen myself.

(As an aside I don't think her trying to act/model/be in a girlband rules her out as being wealthy. A person could be extremely wealthy but still have a dream of being an actress/singer or just 'famous' really)

[Marmalite]

The photos on her twitter may very well be due to her relationship with her boyfriend Ecksell. He's been in the music business for 8 years and is bound to have connections with some people with money and/or 'other' connections.

Her family may have money now but she certainly wasn't born into a family with money and definitely did not complete all her education at private schools.

If she wanted people to believe that she had been born into a family of wealth and privilege then she really shouldn't have created a really bad posh accent (kind of like a Paris Hilton but with a slight upper English accent), acted like she was ignorant to everyday things such as pub food, train destinations and taxi ranks and walked around with her tits hanging out and clothing that barely covered her dairy aire.