Danna Bui-Negrete
| Danna Bui-Negrete | |
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Real estate agent, entrepreneur, television personality |
| Known for | Appearing on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Season 3) |
Danna Bui-Negrete is an American real estate agent, entrepreneur, and television personality based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She gained public recognition as a "Friend of the Housewives" during Season 3 of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which premiered in September 2022. A established figure in the Utah real estate industry, Bui-Negrete has been ranked among the Top 500 agents in Salt Lake City, according to her professional credentials.[1] Her appearance on the reality series was marked by her pre-existing friendship with cast member Heather Gay and her involvement in several notable storylines, particularly a public confrontation with cast member Jen Shah over rumors circulating within the group.[2] Beyond her television appearances, Bui-Negrete is recognized as a businesswoman and mother in the Salt Lake City community.[3]
Career
Real Estate
Bui-Negrete has built a career in the real estate industry in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has been described as a businesswoman and entrepreneur, with her professional achievements including a ranking in the Top 500 of Salt Lake City real estate agents.[1] Her real estate career has been a central component of her professional identity, predating her appearance on reality television. According to coverage by Nicki Swift, Bui-Negrete has been characterized as a "successful" businesswoman in the Salt Lake City area.[1] Her professional background in real estate and entrepreneurship formed part of her identity as introduced to viewers of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.[2]
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
In August 2022, Bravo announced that Bui-Negrete would join the cast of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City for its third season as a "Friend of the Housewives," alongside Angie Harrington and Angie Katsanevas.[4] The season premiered in September 2022, with Bui-Negrete joining returning main cast members Lisa Barlow, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Heather Gay, and Jen Shah.[3]
Bui-Negrete's entry into the show was largely facilitated through her longstanding friendship with Heather Gay. According to Bravo's official biography of Bui-Negrete, she "goes way back with Heather" and became entangled in the group's interpersonal conflicts as the season progressed.[2] Her role on the show quickly moved beyond that of a peripheral figure, as she became a central participant in several of the season's most prominent storylines.
Conflict with Jen Shah
A defining element of Bui-Negrete's time on Season 3 was her contentious relationship with cast member Jen Shah. From early in the season, tensions between the two became a recurring plot point. In an episode that aired around November 2022, Shah was shown confronting Bui-Negrete during a group trip, telling her, "I heard you were talking s---."[5] The confrontation occurred during a trip organized by Shah, who had invited the group on what she described as a "turn up" trip, stating that she did not want any more "healing trips."[5]
Coverage by Bustle characterized Bui-Negrete as already being "in icy territory" with Jen Shah upon her introduction to the show, noting that the Salt Lake City cast had "a whole new crew of friends — or rather, frenemies" for Season 3.[3]
The conflict between Bui-Negrete and Shah escalated further as the season continued. Bui-Negrete had reportedly brought a rumor to the group that involved Shah, which became a significant source of drama among the cast members.[2] In a dinner scene from Episode 10 of the season, Bui-Negrete confronted Shah directly and looked to Heather Gay for support during the exchange. Gay responded that she was "not Jen's" in what became a notable moment of the season.[6]
The tensions came to a head in Episode 13 of the season, in which Bui-Negrete confronted Shah at dinner. During the confrontation, Shah issued what was perceived as a veiled warning, telling Bui-Negrete, "Be very careful right now…"[7] This exchange was highlighted by Bravo as one of the notable moments of the season and attracted significant attention from viewers and media outlets covering the show.
Relationship with Heather Gay
Bui-Negrete's friendship with Heather Gay was a foundational element of her presence on the show. According to Bravo, Bui-Negrete had a longstanding relationship with Gay that predated their time on television together.[2] However, this friendship was tested throughout Season 3, particularly as Bui-Negrete became involved in the group's interpersonal drama and brought rumors that affected the dynamics among the cast. A notable tension point occurred when Bui-Negrete looked to Gay for support during her confrontation with Jen Shah, placing Gay in an uncomfortable position between the two women.[6]
Season 3 Reunion
Bui-Negrete participated in the Season 3 reunion of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. For the reunion taping, she made a fashion choice that attracted media attention by wearing a dress designed by Afa Ah Loo, a designer who had previously appeared on the Bravo series Project Runway. Bravo highlighted this sartorial choice in a December 2022 article, noting that Bui-Negrete "kept her fashion in the Bravo family" by selecting a dress from a fellow Bravo personality.[8]
Personal Life
Bui-Negrete is married and is a mother, though specific details about her family members, including her husband's name and the number of her children, are not extensively documented in public sources beyond her identification as a wife and mother on her Bravo biography.[2] She resides in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, where she has established both her professional career in real estate and her social connections that led to her appearance on reality television.[1] Coverage by Bustle referenced Bui-Negrete's Instagram presence and her husband as part of her personal profile when she was introduced to viewers in Season 3.[3]
Recognition
Bui-Negrete's primary public recognition has come through her appearance on Season 3 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which aired on Bravo beginning in September 2022. While she appeared in the capacity of a "Friend of the Housewives" rather than as a full-time cast member, her involvement in key storylines — particularly her confrontations with Jen Shah and the dynamics surrounding her friendship with Heather Gay — made her a notable figure in the season's narrative.[2][3]
Her professional achievements in real estate, including her reported ranking among the Top 500 agents in Salt Lake City, represent recognition within her industry prior to her television career.[1]
The media attention surrounding her reunion dress, designed by Project Runway alumnus Afa Ah Loo, also garnered coverage from Bravo's editorial team, further raising her profile within the Bravo television network's audience.[8]
Multiple entertainment news outlets, including Bustle, Nicki Swift, and Bravo's own digital platforms, published profile pieces and biographical articles about Bui-Negrete during the airing of Season 3, introducing her to a national audience beyond the Salt Lake City real estate market where she had previously been known.[1][3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Who Is Danna Bui-Negrete On Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City?". 'Nicki Swift}'. October 15, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Danna Bui-Negrete". 'Bravo}'. August 31, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "'RHOSLC's Newest Friend Is Already In Icy Territory With Jen Shah".Bustle.November 16, 2022.https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/danna-bui-negrete-rhoslc-instagram-job-husband-bio.Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Who Are RHOSLC Season 3 Friends Angie Harrington, Angie Katsanevas, and Danna Bui-Negrete?". 'Bravo}'. August 31, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Watch Jen Shah to Danna Bui-Negrete: "I Heard You Were Talking S---"". 'Bravo}'. November 15, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Danna Bui-Negrete Puts Heather Gay on the Spot with Jen Shah". 'Bravo}'. December 5, 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ "Danna Bui-Negrete Confronts Jen Shah at Dinner". 'Bravo}'. January 4, 2023. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 RobinsonCynthiaCynthia"Can You Guess Which Salt Lake City Reunion Dress Is by a Project Runway Designer?".Bravo.December 29, 2022.https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city/style-living/danna-bui-negrete-reunion-dress-designed-by-afa-ah-loo.Retrieved 2026-03-19.