Mexican real estate broker (born 1970) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mauricio Simon Umansky (born June 25, 1970)[1] is a real estate broker and television personality. He is the co-founder and CEO of The Agency RE, a real estate brokerage based in Beverly Hills, California.[2] Since 2022, he has appeared on the Netflix reality series Buying Beverly Hills.[3]
Mauricio Umansky | |
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Born | Mauricio Simon Umansky June 25, 1970 Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican |
Alma mater | University of Southern California (dropped out) |
Occupation(s) | Real estate broker, television personality |
Years active | 1989–present |
Known for | The Agency RE |
Television | Buying Beverly Hills |
Spouse | |
Children | Alexia • Sophia • Portia |
Parents |
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Relatives | Farrah Brittany (stepdaughter); Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards (sister-in-laws); Richard Hilton (brother-in-law) |
Website | mauricioumansky |
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Mauricio Umansky was born in Mexico City, Mexico,[4] on June 25, 1970,[1][5] to Eduardo Umansky, a clothing manufacturer, and Estella Sneider, a psychologist.[6] He has a younger sister.[7] He is of Jewish heritage, with Russian, Greek, and Turkish roots.[8][9]
Umansky had neutropenia as a child, which led to him spending significant time in the hospital and becoming legally blind in one eye.[4] He attended the University of Southern California but left to start a business venture.[10]
Umansky founded a clothing company, 90265, in 1989 and claims to have started the trend of women wearing oversized T-shirts with leggings. He sold the company in 1996.[11]
Umansky started his real estate career at Hilton & Hyland, a firm co-owned by his brother-in-law, Richard Hilton. His first sale was a property in Brentwood, California, for $7.5 million.[11] In 2011, he co-founded The Agency RE, a real estate brokerage in Beverly Hills.[12] In 2018, he was ranked the third individual U.S. real estate agent for total sales transactions by RealTrends.[13]
Umansky,[14] Billy Rose and Blair Chang co-founded The Agency RE, a global boutique real estate brokerage, based in Beverly Hills, in July 2011.[15]
Umansky was ranked as the third individual U.S. real estate agent for total number of real estate sales transactions in 2018 by RealTrends as published in The Wall Street Journal.[13]
Umansky made his TV debut in 2005 on the MTV series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica. He has appeared as a guest on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since 2010.[16] Since 2022, he has been a main cast member on Netflix's Buying Beverly Hills.[17] He also competed in the 32nd season of Dancing with the Stars in 2023 with Emma Slater, and was the sixth couple eliminated.[18]
In April 2023, Umansky published The Dealmaker: How to Succeed in Business & Life Through Dedication, Determination & Disruption (ISBN 9781668010648).[14]
Umansky lives in Encino, Los Angeles with his wife Kyle Richards, their three daughters, and their dogs.[19]
Umansky married actress Kyle Richards on January 20, 1996, and they have three daughters: Alexia, Sophia, and Portia Umansky.[20] He is also stepfather to Richards' daughter from a previous marriage, Farrah Brittany.[21] In July 2023, it was reported that Umansky and Richards had separated after 27 years of marriage.[22]
Umansky is a cousin of Doris Bessudo from Bravo's Mexican Dynasties.[23]
Umansky and his wife are part of the "First Families" of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, having donated $100,000 or more.[24] He is also on the board of Giveback Homes, which builds homes for families in need.
Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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2005 | Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica | 1 episode | |
2005 | I Want to Be a Hilton | 1 episode | |
2010–present | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 166 episodes | [16] |
2013–2023 | Today | 2 episodes | |
2015–2024 | Entertainment Tonight | 5 episodes | |
2015 | Rich Kids of Beverly Hills | 1 episode | [25] |
2016 | Rica, Famosa, Latina | 1 episode | |
2016 | Access Hollywood | 2 episodes | |
2017 | Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles | 1 episode | [26] |
2021 | The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip | 4 episodes | |
2021–2023 | GMA3: What You Need to Know | 2 episodes | |
2022 | The Morning Show | 1 episode | |
2022–2023 | Extra | 2 episodes | |
2022–present | Buying Beverly Hills | 18 episodes | [17][3] |
2022 | Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen | 2 episodes | |
2023 | Good Morning America | 1 episode | |
2023 | Dancing with the Stars | Season 32; 8 episodes | [18] |
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