Chrissy Monroe is an

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entrepreneur and reality television personality, best known for her appearance on the fifth season of VH1's '' Love & Hip Hop: New York''.

Early life

Monroe was born on September 7, 1972, and she was born and raised in

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, and endured a rough childhood, including homelessness as a teen. She started her television career as a regular fixture on the late night dance show "Shakedown", and in minor roles on a Baltimore City Cable soap opera at

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's Comedy Club. She moved to New York at the age of 29, where she became a brand ambassador for

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, and made appearances on

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's ''

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''. She subsequently launched her own talent and modelling development company called LeJeu Entertainment.

Career

In 2014, Monroe joined the cast of VH1's '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season five, which chronicled her relationship struggles with rapper

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. In 2015, Monroe joined the contributing staff of ''

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'' with her advice column, ''Love Talk with Chrissy Monroe''. In 2018, Monroe appeared in an episode of '' Dr. Phil'', titled "Love, Hip Hop & Cyber-Stalking?".

Philanthropy

In 2016, Monroe launched her own non-profit foundation ''Survive to Thrive Global'', providing resources to

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survivors. Monroe also serves on the board of directors of Celebrity Cat Walk, raising funds and awareness for National Animal Rescue, alongside

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and

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References

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