Selling Sunset Cast Bre Tiesi Credits Her Parents, MMA-Fighter Father and Nutritionist Mother for Her Fitness Success

Bre began modeling as a teenager.

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Bre Tiesi, also known as Breana Tiesi, an ex-wife of NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel and a star of Netflix’s Selling Sunset, has fitness enthusiast parents, with her father being a former MMA fighter.

Breana Tiesi is a model, real estate agent, and television personality best known for her role on Netflix’s Selling Sunset.

She began modeling as a teenager and appeared on shows like WAGS and Wild ‘n Out.

After her divorce from Johnny Manziel, she transitioned into real estate and joined the Oppenheim Group, becoming a cast member on Selling Sunset in 2023.

She runs a YouTube channel and has launched fitness programs, showcasing her lifestyle and wellness tips.

Fitness Model Bre Tiesi Was Raised by Gym- and Nutrition-Enthusiast Parents!

Bre was born on May 4, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, and is of mixed ethnicity, including Italian descent.

Her mother, Debra Tiesi, is a certified nutritionist who played a pivotal role in Bre’s interest in health and wellness.

Debra is a graduate of Antioch University Los Angeles. Apart from being a nutritionist, she is also involved in acting and local management.

According to her IMDB bio, Debra is a passionate Italian-American performer and proud Calabasas native who has been captivating audiences since the age of 10.

Additionally, Debra is also involved in a small business. She runs a cake store in Calabasas, California, called Debra Cake.

Not much about Bre’s biological father has been disclosed in the media. However, Bre has mentioned that he was an MMA fighter.

During her time with ENews, while talking about her fitness and wellness, Bre said that her father’s MMA background helped her build a strong and fit personality.

I’ve always loved fitness. My dad was an MMA fighter and grew up in the gym and my mom is a nutritionist and has that whole side. That’s just always been such a huge part of my life that I didn’t even realize how lucky I was to grow up with. People would always ask me, ‘How do you have abs? How do you have this?’ And I was like, ‘Wow, people really don’t know.’ I want to share this. I want to give as much information as I can and support anyone that wants to come on this adventure because it’s life-changing, honestly. It’s definitely a big thing in my life that I love. I work out every day. 

Although details about Bre’s biological father are not known, it is known that her mother, Debra, married actor, coach, and TV presenter John David Gregory around 2018.

Bre’s stepfather, John, also appears to be a supportive parent, often wishing her happy birthday and sharing her victories in media posts.

While she has supportive parents of her own, Bre is now a mother herself to one son, Legendary Love, whom she shares with Nick Cannon.

In Case You Don’t Know

  • Bre has a sister named Alexis Ties.
  • Bre’s stepdad, John, is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of ISEG (International Sports Entertainment Media Group).
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