Bravo announced the cast for their new reality series,Next Gen NYC, and here’s a guide to the cast.Next Gen NYCseason 1 will follow the children of Bravolebrities, their friends, and other Manhattan-based influencers as they take the Big Apple by storm. While some cast members will be familiar faces to the Bravo audience, others will be brand new.
Next Gen NYCwas originally calledMaking It Manhattanbut was retitled ahead of its June 2025 release. The show will explore how the Gen Z cast builds their careers in the fashion industry and attempts to make names for themselves without their famous families. Who will star in Bravo’s new show,Next Gen NYC?
Ariana Biermann
Ariana Has Been On Bravo Before
Ariana Biermann is best known for being the daughter of Kim Zolciak-Biermann, star ofBravo’sThe Real Housewives Of Atlanta.Ariana was born on August 12, 2025, making her a Libra and 23 years old when the show finally airs. She’s the younger sister of Brielle Biermann, who will not be a regular on the show. However,Bravo has announced Kim will appear onNext Gen NYC, so it’s possible audiences will see Brielle at some point as well.
Ariana isn’t moving to New York City alone. She moving alongside her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy.Ariana is the first of her family to leave Atlantaand may be in for a culture shock. Will she be able to survive without her family by her side?
Hudson McLeroy
He’s Ariana’s Boyfriend
Hudson was born into a successful Atlanta family, and he’s already developed some success of his own in the investment world. Now, he’s following his childhood sweetheart, Ariana, to the city that never sleeps. The two have broken up in the past but are determined to make the relationship work this time around. Will their relationship survive such a massive change?
Riley Burruss
Riley Isn’t New To New York
Riley Burrussis a graduate of New York University, so she already has a pretty good idea of how to navigate the city. Going to NYU gave her career a jump start, as she landed multiple high-profile internships. She and Ariana are childhood friends, as both of their moms were cast members onThe Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Riley’s mom is legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and formerRHOAstar Kandi Burruss. Bravo has announced thatKandi will appear inNext Gen NYC, so fans of the Housewives franchise are in for a treat.Riley has been given one year to find her true passion,or she’ll go to law school
Gia Giudice
Gia Is Another Bravo Daughter
Gia Giudice grew up only one state away from New York in New Jersey, where her mom, Teresa Giudice, became an iconic figure onBravo’sThe Real Housewives of New Jersey.Gia recently graduated from collegeand decided not to jump into law school. OnNext Gen NYC, fans will watch Gia juggle her long-term boyfriend while traveling between New Jersey and New York.
Emira D’Spain
Emira Is New To Reality TV
Emirawas born on Jul 21, 2025, making her 28 years old whenNext Gen NYCseason 1 airs and a Libra like Ariana. Emira, like Riley, is familiar with New York after attending NYU. After college,Emira became the first Black transgender woman to model for Victoria’s Secret. She was also the beauty director for Paper magazine until the magazine folded in 2023.
Now, she has over a million followers on TikTok, where she posts makeup tutorials and"get ready with me"videos.
Emira is career-focused, which led to her becoming a successful content creator. She prefers to stay away from drama. However, Emira may find it hard to keep out of the drama with the otherNext Gen NYCcast members in her orbit.
Ava Dash
Ava Was Raised In NYC
Ava may not be the daughter of aReal Housewife, but she’s no stranger to fame. Ava’s parents are Rachel Roy and Damon Dash, a fashion designer and record executive, respectively. With a mom in the fashion industry, Ava already has a leg up on the competition.She recently moved back to New York after a stint in Los Angelesand wants to pursue modeling full-time. Will Ava be able to handle a group of Bravo alums and find success in her career?
Shai Fruchter
Shai Is A Globe Trotter
Shai Fruchter grew up between Israel and China before eventually settling in suburban New Jersey for high school. He’s lived in New York’s East Village for a year, which means he’s not new to New York, but he’s not a native New Yorker. ThroughoutNext Gen NYC, audiences will watch Shai discover his authentic self and perhaps try his hand in the romance department.
Brooks Marks
Brooks Has Moved Far From Home
Brooks Marks became a nepo baby when his mom was cast onThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. However, he didn’t grow up on the show like some of his fellow cast members. His mom was cast while Brooks was studying at NYU.
Brooks and Emira share more than an alma mater; they claim they don’t like being involved in drama. Yet,Brooks often finds himself in the middle of conflict. Brooks doesn’t want to hide in Meredith’s shadow forever.Next Gen NYCis his chance to make a name for himself.
Georgia McCann
Georgia Is A Native New Yorker
Georgia McCann wasn’t just born in New York. She’s a fourth-generation New Yorker, giving her a far different perspective on the city than her fellowNext Gen NYCcast members.Georgia is a brand and events creative strategistwho is intent on preserving the city’s artistic soul. According toBravo, audiences may see Georgia juggle a relationship with shifting friendship dynamics onNext Gen NYC.
Charlie Zakkour
Charlie Works In Finance
Charlie Zakkour is a crypto trader and private investor who grew up in New York City.Charlie considers Ava one of his closest friends, and according to the trailer, he and Georgia are friends as well. In fact, in one scene of theBravotrailer, Georgia calls Charlie out for getting a $ 10,000-a-month allowance from his dad, and Charlie claps back by saying,“You would not be on this show if it weren’t for me.“Fans will have to watch the show to see the fallout from that comment.
Charlie is known to be charming and blunt, and he’s never afraid to say what’s on his mind. He’s very familiar with New York City’s club scene, as he’s been a part of it since he was 14 years old. He’s also very loyal, which will surely play a part in his relationship dynamics onNext Gen NYC.
Next Gen NYCseason 1 airs on Tuesday, June 3 at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.
