Katie Ginella is the new cast member of 18th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC). Born on April 23, 1984, Katie Ginella hails from Seoul, South Korea. As in 2025, Katie Ginella's age is 40 years. Check below for more deets about Katie Ginella. Learn more about Katie Ginella facts, biography, age, birthday, trivia and more.
Katie Ginella Profile:
Stage Name | Katie Ginella |
Real Name | Katie Ginella |
Profession(s) | Journalist, Radio Host, |
Birthday | April 23, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Age | 40 years |
Gender | Female |
Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
Hometown | Georgia, Georgia, United States |
Nationality | American |
Katie Ginella Family | |
Father: | Not Available |
Mother: | Not Available |
Brother(s): | Not Available |
Sister(s): | Not Available |
Family and Personal Life
- Katie Ginella‘ father’s name is Not Available and Katie Ginella‘ mother’s name is Not Available.
- Early Life and Background: Katie Ginella, originally named Katie Fletcher, is American but was adopted from South Korea by a Catholic family in Georgia.
- Personal Life: Katie was previously married to Andrew Sundseth, with whom she likely had three older children: Kaili, Maxon, and Gavin Sundseth. Katie’s current husband is Matt Ginella, a professional golf journalist. The couple met in 2014 and got married in October 2016.
- Relationship with Matt Ginella: Prior to dating Katie, Matt needed clearance from her firstborn, Kaili. Matt claimed that Kaili told him what he needed to do to receive permission to date her mother. Rather than approaching her father, Matt sought Kaili for permission to marry Katie. Katie and Matt celebrated their anniversary in 2022, and Katie expressed her enduring love for him.
- Children: Katie’s firstborn daughter, Kaili Sundseth, turned 20 in April 2024, sharing a birthday with Katie. Katie and Matt’s son, Brandon Ginella, turned 7 in May 2024. Katie’s son, Maxon Sundseth, turned 14 in October 2023. Gavin Sundseth, born in 2006, is another of Katie’s children.
- Challenges with Ex-Husband: Katie’s ex-husband Andrew Sundseth had conflicts related to their children’s welfare. In 2018, a court document stated that Andrew failed to support the children’s health and safety. Andrew refused to sign documents for Kaili’s school transfer from Georgia to Florida and disposed of her belongings when she moved. Andrew works as an Estimator & Project Manager in Conyers, Georgia.

Katie Ginella Trivia
- Katie Ginella was born in Seoul, South Korea.
- Katie Ginella’s birth sign is Taurus.
- Who is Katie Ginella? Katie Ginella gained fame after she appeared on the 18th season of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC).
- Role and Personality: Katie is known for not hesitating to confront people, as shown in the teaser for the new season. Fans saw her joining the RHOC cast in July 2024, bringing her strong opinions and dynamic presence to the group.
- Background and Personal Life: Katie is a former golf reporter and a friend of current cast member Gina Kirschenheiter. She is a busy mother of four children, aged six to nineteen. Born in South Korea, Katie was adopted by a Georgian Catholic family.
- Drama and Loyalty: Katie quickly finds herself in the middle of the drama after meeting the other ladies. She gets a quick lesson in how loyalty works in Orange County.
- Cast and Entertainment: The season featured returning cast members Tamra Judge, Shannon Storms Beador, Heather Dubrow, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, and Jennifer Pedranti.
- Professional Success: Katie Ginella has a career in journalism and has amassed a net worth of over $1 million. She started her career in radio and later covered travel, lifestyle, and collegiate golf for Back 9 Network as a travel correspondent.
- Support for Women: Katie is a major supporter of women-owned small companies and shows how to mix a successful profession with family life.
- Height: Katie Ginella stands over 5 feet 5 inches tall.
- Instagram Presence: Katie Ginella could be found on Instagram under the username @katie.ginella.

