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Mauricio Umansky

Mexican real estate broker (born 1970)

Mauricio Simon Umansky (born June 25, 1970)[1] is a real estate broker and television personality. He is best known as a co-founder and CEO of The Agency RE, a global boutique real estate brokerage based in Beverly Hills, California,[2] and for appearing as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills since 2022.[3]

Mauricio Umansky
Umansky in 2023
Born
Mauricio Simon Umansky

(1970-06-25) June 25, 1970 (age 53)
Mexico City, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (dropped out)
Occupation(s)Real estate broker, television personality
Years active1989–present
Known forThe Agency RE
TelevisionBuying Beverly Hills
Spouse(s)
Kyle Richards
(m. 1996; sep. 2023)
ChildrenAlexia • Sophia • Portia
Parents
RelativesFarrah Brittany (stepdaughter); Kathy Hilton and Kim Richards (sister-in-laws); Richard Hilton (brother-in-law)
Websitemauricioumansky.com
Signature

Early life change

Mauricio Simon Umansky was born in Mexico City, Mexico[4] on June 25, 1970,[1][5] as the elder of two children to Eduardo Umansky, a clothing manufacturer, and Estella Sneider, a psychologist.[6] He has a younger sister.[7] He is Jewish.[8] Umansky was raised in Mexico and moved to the United States with his family at the age of six. He is of Russian, Greek and Turkish decent.[9][8]

Umansky suffered from neutropenia as a young child, spending a considerable amount of time in hospital. He has been diagnosed legally blind in one eye as a result of the condition.[4]

Umansky attended the University of Southern California, but dropped out to pursue a business venture.[10]

Career change

Umansky founded 90265, a clothing company, in 1989. He claims to have started the trend where women wear oversized t-shirts with leggings. He sold the company in 1996.[11]

Real estate change

Umansky made his debut as a real estate agent working at Hilton & Hyland, a boutique firm in Beverly Hills, California, which is co-owned by his brother-in-law, Rick Hilton. He earned over US$200,000 in commissions in his first year and was the number-one agent for eight or nine years straight. His first sale at the firm was a property in Brentwood, California, belonging to his wife's ex-husband, which he sold for US$7.5 million.[11]

Umansky,[12] Billy Rose and Blair Chang co-founded The Agency RE, a global boutique real estate brokerage, based in Beverly Hills, in July 2011.[13] Since it's inception, The Agency RE has grown to over 100 offices and over 2,000 agents across the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe. He has achieved nearly US$5 billion in real estate sales and holds the distinction of selling the most homes in the country priced above US$20 million. He has represented some of the world's most noteworthy properties, including the Playboy Mansion - which was the first house in Los Angeles to sell above the US$100 million mark - the Walt Disney estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, and Prince.[4]

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.[14]

Television change

Umansky made his television debut in March 2005, during an episode of the MTV reality television series Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.[15]

Umansky has appeared as a guest on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills since October 2010.[16][17][18][19]

Umansky has appeared as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills[20] since November 4, 2022. The series focuses on Umansky and his team, along with the clients at The Agency RE.[3]

Umansky competed in the 32nd season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Emma Slater, debuting on September 26, 2023. They were the sixth couple eliminated, leaving on October 31.[21]

Published work change

Umansky authored The Dealmaker: How to Succeed in Business & Life Through Dedication, Determination & Disruption (ISBN 9781668010648), which was published by Gallery Books on April 11, 2023.[12]

Personal life change

Umansky resides in Encino, Los Angeles with Richards, their three daughters and their dogs.[22]

Marriage, children and family change

Umansky met his wife, Kyle Richards, an actress, in 1994. The couple wed on January 20, 1996, when Richards was 4 months pregnant with their daughter Alexia Umansky. They have two more daughters together; Sophia Umansky and Portia Umansky.[23] Farrah Brittany, Richards' daughter from her first marriage, has been his stepdaughter since she was five years old.[24] His in-law's were business consultant Ken Richards and casting director Kathleen Richards.

On July 3, 2023, it was reported by People magazine that Umansky and Richards had separated after 27 years of marriage.[25] The couple later released a joint statement which denied they were divorcing, but admitted that they were going through a difficult period in their marriage.[26] Umansky and Richards have both since confirmed their separation.[27]

Umansky is a cousin of Doris Bessudo, from Bravo's reality television series Mexican Dynasties.[28]

Charity work change

Umansky, with his wife, is listed on the "First Families" of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which means they have donated US$100,000 or more to the hospital.[29] The couple also held fundraisers for the CHLA in 2013 and 2019, which were featured on The Real Housewives.[30]

Umansky serves as a board member for Giveback Homes, an organization dedicated to building homes for families in need.[31]

Filmography change

Year Title Notes Ref.
2005 Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica 1 episode [15]
2005 I Want to Be a Hilton 1 episode [15]
2010–present The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 166 episodes [16][17][18][19]
2013–2023 Today 2 episodes [15]
2015–2024 Entertainment Tonight 5 episodes [15]
2015 Rich Kids of Beverly Hills 1 episode [32]
2016 Rica, Famosa, Latina 1 episode [15]
2016 Access Hollywood 2 episodes [15]
2017 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles 1 episode [33]
2021 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 4 episodes [15]
2021–2023 GMA3: What You Need to Know 2 episodes [15]
2022 The Morning Show 1 episode [15]
2022–2023 Extra 2 episodes [15]
2022–present Buying Beverly Hills 18 episodes [20][3]
2022 Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen 2 episodes [15]
2023 Good Morning America 1 episode [15]
2023 Dancing with the Stars Season 32; 8 episodes [21]

References change

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mauricio S Umansky from Encino, CA". Nuwber. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ "The Agency | Global Boutique Real Estate Brokerage". The Agency RE. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Buying Beverly Hills". Netflix. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pener, Degen (April 11, 2023). "Mauricio Umansky Discusses Rick Hilton Rift, How He Met Wife Kyle Richards in New Book". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ Regalado, Michelle (July 1, 2020). "Kyle Richards Shares the Moment From Mauricio's Birthday That "Brought Us All to Tears"". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Fisher, Paul (October 1, 2021). "Take a Peek Inside the Life & Encino Home of the Agency Co-founder Mauricio Umansky". Ventura Blvd. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (March 31, 2021). "This Photo Proves Mauricio Umansky and His Dad Are "Twins"". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Richards, Kyle (November 11, 2010). "Drama in the City". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (December 14, 2015). "12 Things You Didn't Know About Mauricio Umansky". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ "MAURICIO UMANSKY". Los Angeles Business Journal. May 19, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Eidell, Lynsey (April 1, 2014). "Q&A: Mauricio Umansky". Worth. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Mauricio Umansky | Founder, CEO". The Agency. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "The Agency | Global Boutique Real Estate Brokerage". The Agency RE. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ Velt, Tracey (June 29, 2018). "The Thousand Announces The Top Agents and Teams in the United States". RealTrends. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ 15.00 15.01 15.02 15.03 15.04 15.05 15.06 15.07 15.08 15.09 15.10 15.11 15.12 "Mauricio Umansky". IMDb. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" Delivers a Wealth of Drama, Premiering Thursday, October 14, at 10pm ET/PT". The Futon Critic. August 31, 2010. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Mauricio Umansky". Bravo TV Official Site. November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Mauricio Umansky | The Daily Dish". Bravo TV Official Site. November 16, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Mauricio Umansky | Style & Living". Bravo TV Official Site. November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Thao, Phillipe (June 23, 2022). "'Buying Beverly Hills' Will Raise the Stakes This Fall". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Rice, Lynette (October 31, 2023). "'Dancing With The Stars' Week 6: See Who Went Home On Monster Night". Deadline. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  22. ↑ Halberg, Morgan (October 26, 2017). "Kyle Richards Is Venturing Out of Beverly Hills". Observer. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  23. ↑ Richards, Kyle (November 4, 2010). "Happy Birthday, Portia!". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  24. ↑ Carpenteir, Megan; Ergas, Talia (March 29, 2023). "Everything You Need to Know About Kyle Richards' Daughters". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  25. ↑ Goldstein, Joelle; Quinn, Dave (July 3, 2023). "Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky Have 'Separated' After 27 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  26. ↑ Ng, Kate (July 5, 2023). "Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umanksy share joint statement addressing divorce rumours". The Independent. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  27. ↑ Crist, Allison (November 17, 2023). "Mauricio Umansky Clarifies Details of Separation from Kyle Richards: "Giving Each Other Time"". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  28. ↑ Quintana, Anna (February 26, 2019). "'Mexican Dynasties' Stars Raquel and Doris Bessudo Are Mother-Daughter Goals". Distractify. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  29. ↑ "First Families". Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  30. ↑ Richards, Kyle (January 9, 2014). "Kyle Shares Why She Gives". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  31. ↑ Cite error: The named reference :32 was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page).
  32. ↑ Mink, Casey (June 24, 2015). "'RKOBH': Brendan Gets Marriage Advice From Kyle Richards' Husband — Watch". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  33. ↑ Two Tops Never Work, December 7, 2017, retrieved November 20, 2023
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