Snooki
Nicole "Snooki" is a self proclaimed "guidette" from Marlboro, New York, and an aspiring veterinary technician. She describes her ideal man as one who fits the guido stereotype and enters the experience hoping to meet the man of her dreams. She is the center of controversy when a man punches her in her face during a bar confrontation She previously suffered from an eating disorder in high school. Her friends started calling her "Snooki" in middle school after the character "Snooki the cootchie crook" from the film Save the Last Dance because she was the first of her friends to make out with a boy.
Jenni Farley "JWoww
Jenni, aka JWoww, is a graphic designer and club promoter from Franklin Square, New York. She refers to herself as a praying mantis when it comes to her relationships with men. However, JWoww enters the shore house with a steady relationship at home with a man whom she claims to love. Although she intended to remain faithful, JWoww ultimately cheats on her boyfriend with castmate Pauly D and ends her relationship in Episode 3. Prior to her 21st birthday she got a breast augmentation as a present to herself.
Angelina Pivarnick "Jolie"
Angelina, a New York City bartender, proclaims herself as "the Kim Kardashian of Staten Island" due to her "all natural" figure. A very outspoken individual, she causes conflicts within the shore house primarily between male castmates. She starts out the season with a serious relationship at home and intends on remaining faithful. However, the two ultimately break up in episode 3, which indirectly leads to her eviction from the shore house after refusing to work her shift in the t-shirt shop.
Michael Sorrentino "The Situation"
Mike, an assistant manager of a fitness center in Staten Island, refers to himself as "The Situation". He claims that despite his appearance as a "wild kid", he has a sensitive side, and hopes to settle down in the future. He develops an attraction towards Sammi "Sweetheart" but a relationship never comes into fruition when she becomes interested in fellow castmate Ronnie. He also worked as an exotic dancer in 2004
Paul DelVecchio "DJ Pauly D"
Paul "DJ Pauly D" is a Disc Jockey from Johnston, Rhode Island outside of Providence. He owns a tanning bed in his house and spends around 25 minutes daily on his hair. He strikes up a brief romance with fellow castmate JWoww but the relationship does not progress
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
Ronnie hails from The Bronx in New York City. He enters the experience with the intent of not falling in love at the Jersey Shore. However, he ultimately breaks his own rule and strikes up a relationship with castmate Sammi "Sweetheart"
Sammi Giancola "Sweetheart"
Sammi "Sweetheart" calls herself "the sweetest b***h you'll ever meet" and hails from Hazlet, New Jersey. Recently single, she enters the house with the sole intent of having fun. She attended William Paterson University and was a midfielder on the women's soccer team. When it comes to relationships, Sammi is described by her friends as a "heartbreaker" though she ultimately strikes up a relationship with fellow castmate Ronnie in Episode 3
Vinny Guadagnino
Vinny comes from a traditional Italian family in Staten Island. A self proclaimed "Mama's boy", Vinny is ready to enjoy his first summer as a 21 year old at the shore. Guadagnino is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz and plans to attend law school if acting doesn't work out.
