Tony Gonzalez is a well-known name in the NFL. The star footballer turned a star analyst who currently works for the Fox Network. The 47-year-old veteran player is a man of many talents which includes, a good husband. The player is married to October Gonzalez who shares the TV screen with her husband as a reality star. While many claim that October rose to fame only due to her marriage to Tony, nothing could be further than the truth. October is a music enthusiast, a reality star who also works as a DJ. In this article, we take a closer look at the life of October Gonzalez.
Wiki/Bio Facts
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Full name | October Calinda Vegas-Russell |
| Nickname | Tobie |
| Date of birth | October 10, 1980 |
| Age | 42 |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed (Native American and Mexican) |
| Gender | Female |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Father | Pat Vegas |
| Mother | Deceased |
| Siblings | Sarah Vegas (sister), three half-siblings |
| Education | University of Texas |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Net worth | Estimated over $1 million |
| Famous for | Appearing in Fox’s game show Beat Shazam |
| Debut TV show | E! True Hollywood Story (2009) |
| Other TV shows | The View, Home and Family, Play It Forward, A Football Life, Rachael, Daily pop |
| Partner | Tony Gonzalez |
| Marriage date | July 2007 |
| Children | Malia Gonzalez (daughter), River Gonzalez (son) |
| Stepchildren | Nikko Gonzalez (son) |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Controversy and rumor | In 2014, she was rumored to be one of the new co-hosts of The View, along with political commentator Nicolle Wallace. However, the network denied the reports and said that no decisions had been made at that time. Eventually, Wallace was chosen as a co-host, but Gonzalez did not join the show. |
Early Life
October Calinda Vegas Russell was born on the 10th of October 1980 in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in LA, October’s parents were heavily involved in the music industry. She shares a Mexican descent form her mother’s side and is proud of her heritage. Growing up, October accompanied her father Pat Vegas to his music gigs. Pat was playing in the Redbone band during the time and loved having his kids around.
Early on, October started taking piano lessons alongside her brother and three sisters. Once the drug epidemic took hold of October’s family, she left LA and moved to Florida. She and her sister Sarah lived with their uncle in Florida. She finished her early education from the West Brook Senior High School before setting off to the University of Texas, Austin. She graduated from college in 2003.
Professional Career
To make ends meet, October started working as a bartender and a waitress right after graduating college. She was highly interested in cosmetology and worked as one until 2012.
Her first appearance in reality TV came in 2009 when she was featured in the TV documentary series, E! True Hollywood Story. After a five year hiatus, October appeared on TV with an all-new series, The View. In 2014 and 2015, October appeared in two TV series, Rachael Ray and Entertainment Tonight. She was then cast in a series of reality series including FabLife TV, Home & Family, Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World, and Beat Shazam.
Net Worth
October Gonzalez has hosted several shows, such as Beat Shazam and Rachael Ray. October’s net worth is estimated to be over $1 million as of 2023. She earns her income from her TV appearances and endorsements. She also has licenses in cosmetology and bartending, which could add to her earnings.
Personal Life
October Gonzalez is currently enjoying her relationship with star American footballer, Tony Gonzalez. The pair began dating in 2002 and hosted a commitment ceremony in Los Angeles, on 20 July 2007. Even though the pair aren’t legally married yet, they consider themselves to be husband and wife. In 21 years of togetherness, the pair have given birth to two lovely daughters and Tony brought his son from a previous marriage with entertainment reporter Laure Sanchez into the relationship and the happy family of five is currently living in Huntington Beach, California.
Physical Traits
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Height | About 5 feet 4 inches or 162 cm |
| Weight | About 55 kg or 121 pounds |
| Face | Oval-shaped with high cheekbones and a sharp chin |
| Hair | Long dark brown hair that falls over her shoulders in soft waves |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Eye shape | Almond |
| Ears | Small and pierced with earrings |
| Body shape | Slender and fit |
| Tattoos | None visible |
| Piercing | Ears |
| Birthmark | None visible |
| Smile | Bright and charming with white teeth |
| Dress style | Chic and trendy with a preference for dresses, skirts, and heels |
| Accessories | Rings, bracelets, necklaces, sunglasses, and hats |
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