Frankie Abernathy
Purse designer, reality TV personality
Born
1981
44 years ago
Died
June 9th, 2007
18 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A purse designer gained recognition as a cast member on the MTV reality series The Real World: San Diego. Creative approach to design showcased individual style and originality. The series chronicled the lives of housemates living together in San Diego, providing an insight into their experiences and relationships. Abernathy's presence contributed to the dynamic of the cast during the show's airing.
Participated in The Real World: San Diego
Designed a line of purses
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