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Former lingerie and fashion model.

Prior to her second marriage, to John Tesh, they had a traditional courtship--no sex or living together until their wedding night--and dated seriously for two years.

She has two children: son, Gib Gerard, with ex-husband, Gil Gerard, of Buck Rogers (1979) fame; and daughter, Prima Tesh, with husband John Tesh, composer and former co-host of Entertainment Tonight (1981). Prima was named for Connie's late father, Primo Sellecchia. She's of Italian origin.

When she first met her future husband John Tesh, he had never watched her TV series Hotel (1983), but he had seen every single episode of Ralph supermaxi eroe (1981).

According to a "TV Guide" article published during her role on Ralph supermaxi eroe (1981), she was fond of playing bizarre practical jokes, usually involving faking her own suicide or death. Reportedly, then-husband Gil Gerard, got so used to coming home and finding her lying in a pool of fake blood that he developed a critiquing system for her.

Auditioned for the lead in Galaxina (1980) and was seriously considered by the filmmakers as an ideal choice to portray the role. However, 1979 "Playboy" Playmate of the Year Dorothy Stratten ultimately got the part.

Connie Sellecca is an American who was born to parents of Italian heritage.

Best remembered by the public for her role as Christine Francis on Hotel (1983).