Photo:Michael Loccisano/GettyJeff Spicer/GettyUbah Hassan may be a newcomer to theReal Housewivesworld, but she’s already received advice from a Bravo pro: her cousin andReal Housewives of DubaistarChanel Ayan!Hassan, a Somalian model, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is one of six new cast members for the reinventedReal Housewives of New York City, premiering on Sunday night.Speaking with PEOPLE at the season 14 premiere on Wednesday, Hassan opened up about the wise advice from her cousin.“She just said, ‘No below the belt, you’re a woman, but don’t be a doormat. You know who you are,'" Hassan told PEOPLE. “I was like, ‘Okay, yeah.’ She just was like, you know, ‘Be yourself and hope for the best.'“Ayan, whocreated buzzfor her appearances on the debut season ofThe Real Housewives of Dubailast year, is also a model and socialite known for herchic sense of style.Beyond Hassan’s success as a model, working with brands like Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Gucci, she’s also the creator of her personal hot sauce company,UBAHHOT.While at the premiere, the new Housewife opened up to PEOPLE about why she thinks the new season ofRHONYis unlike any other.“It’s a new era. We’re giving you something new and fresh,” she explained. “But each and everyone represents New York somehow. A New York woman is a New York woman. We all go through hectic New York and the opportunities that it gives you.”Gregory Pace/ShutterstockAndy Cohen,Housewivesproducer and host, similarly commented on “reinventingRHONY” at a party celebrating the new cast and premiere on Wednesday.“What a task — rebooting a show with a legacy as brilliant asRHONYand with a group of all-stars who really made that show what it was,” Cohen said. “The answer seemed simple; just find a new group of women. Guess what? We found the right group of women.”The newRHONYwill now star HousewivesSai De Silva,Brynn Whitfield,Erin Lichy,Jenna Lyons,Jessel Taankalongside Hassan.Casting for season 14 was first revealed atBravoCon 2022, where Lyons, Taank, Hassan, De Silva and Lichy appeared on a surpriseWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenspecial.The fresh set of Housewives replacedRamona Singer,Luann de Lesseps,Sonja Morgan,Leah McSweeneyandEboni K. Williams, who were all scrapped from the series after season 13 finished airing in September 2021.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 14 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Citypremieres Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Photo:Michael Loccisano/GettyJeff Spicer/Getty
Michael Loccisano/GettyJeff Spicer/Getty
Ubah Hassan may be a newcomer to theReal Housewivesworld, but she’s already received advice from a Bravo pro: her cousin andReal Housewives of DubaistarChanel Ayan!Hassan, a Somalian model, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is one of six new cast members for the reinventedReal Housewives of New York City, premiering on Sunday night.Speaking with PEOPLE at the season 14 premiere on Wednesday, Hassan opened up about the wise advice from her cousin.“She just said, ‘No below the belt, you’re a woman, but don’t be a doormat. You know who you are,'” Hassan told PEOPLE. “I was like, ‘Okay, yeah.’ She just was like, you know, ‘Be yourself and hope for the best.'“Ayan, whocreated buzzfor her appearances on the debut season ofThe Real Housewives of Dubailast year, is also a model and socialite known for herchic sense of style.Beyond Hassan’s success as a model, working with brands like Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Gucci, she’s also the creator of her personal hot sauce company,UBAHHOT.While at the premiere, the new Housewife opened up to PEOPLE about why she thinks the new season ofRHONYis unlike any other.“It’s a new era. We’re giving you something new and fresh,” she explained. “But each and everyone represents New York somehow. A New York woman is a New York woman. We all go through hectic New York and the opportunities that it gives you.”Gregory Pace/ShutterstockAndy Cohen,Housewivesproducer and host, similarly commented on “reinventingRHONY” at a party celebrating the new cast and premiere on Wednesday.“What a task — rebooting a show with a legacy as brilliant asRHONYand with a group of all-stars who really made that show what it was,” Cohen said. “The answer seemed simple; just find a new group of women. Guess what? We found the right group of women.”The newRHONYwill now star HousewivesSai De Silva,Brynn Whitfield,Erin Lichy,Jenna Lyons,Jessel Taankalongside Hassan.Casting for season 14 was first revealed atBravoCon 2022, where Lyons, Taank, Hassan, De Silva and Lichy appeared on a surpriseWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenspecial.The fresh set of Housewives replacedRamona Singer,Luann de Lesseps,Sonja Morgan,Leah McSweeneyandEboni K. Williams, who were all scrapped from the series after season 13 finished airing in September 2021.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Season 14 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Citypremieres Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Ubah Hassan may be a newcomer to theReal Housewivesworld, but she’s already received advice from a Bravo pro: her cousin andReal Housewives of DubaistarChanel Ayan!
Hassan, a Somalian model, philanthropist and entrepreneur, is one of six new cast members for the reinventedReal Housewives of New York City, premiering on Sunday night.
Speaking with PEOPLE at the season 14 premiere on Wednesday, Hassan opened up about the wise advice from her cousin.
“She just said, ‘No below the belt, you’re a woman, but don’t be a doormat. You know who you are,'” Hassan told PEOPLE. “I was like, ‘Okay, yeah.’ She just was like, you know, ‘Be yourself and hope for the best.'”
Ayan, whocreated buzzfor her appearances on the debut season ofThe Real Housewives of Dubailast year, is also a model and socialite known for herchic sense of style.
Beyond Hassan’s success as a model, working with brands like Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Gucci, she’s also the creator of her personal hot sauce company,UBAHHOT.
While at the premiere, the new Housewife opened up to PEOPLE about why she thinks the new season ofRHONYis unlike any other.
“It’s a new era. We’re giving you something new and fresh,” she explained. “But each and everyone represents New York somehow. A New York woman is a New York woman. We all go through hectic New York and the opportunities that it gives you.”
Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
Andy Cohen,Housewivesproducer and host, similarly commented on “reinventingRHONY” at a party celebrating the new cast and premiere on Wednesday.
“What a task — rebooting a show with a legacy as brilliant asRHONYand with a group of all-stars who really made that show what it was,” Cohen said. “The answer seemed simple; just find a new group of women. Guess what? We found the right group of women.”
The newRHONYwill now star HousewivesSai De Silva,Brynn Whitfield,Erin Lichy,Jenna Lyons,Jessel Taankalongside Hassan.
Casting for season 14 was first revealed atBravoCon 2022, where Lyons, Taank, Hassan, De Silva and Lichy appeared on a surpriseWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenspecial.
The fresh set of Housewives replacedRamona Singer,Luann de Lesseps,Sonja Morgan,Leah McSweeneyandEboni K. Williams, who were all scrapped from the series after season 13 finished airing in September 2021.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Season 14 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Citypremieres Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
source: people.com
