RHOSLC Danna Bui-Negrete Husband: Who Is Ernesto Negrete?

Posted by Larita Shotwell on Sunday, June 16, 2024

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is back, and as always, the cast also includes “friends” of the five full-time cast members. Danna Bui-Negrete is one of them. So, while the show doesn’t share much of the supporting star’s personal info, we’re here to let you know all about her married life; especially her husband Ernesto Negrete.

Keep reading to learn everything about Danna Bui-Negrete’s husband.

Meet Ernesto Negrete, RHOSLC Star Danna Bui-Negrete Husband

Ernesto Negrete married the RHOSLC star Danna Bui-Negrete back in 2010. Though she wasn’t his first, Ernesto believed that she would be his last, as they continued going strong for over a decade.

“You’re the best part,” Ernesto flaunted his wife on IG.

Likewise, Danna posted an IG pic alongside her husband captioned, “Thank you to my Twin Flame Ernesto for his continuous support! I would not have been able to do all this without you.”

As for their kids, Ernesto shares three daughters with Danna — Sophie, Claire, and Violet — who often graces their socials. Amongst them, Claire was born on Jan 14, 2017, while Violet stepped into this world on August 17, 2014.

Today, Violet is all grown up and taking part in dance competitions. In April 2021, she even took first place at Ridge.

Danna Bui-Negrete first stepped into the TV world in September 2022, all thanks to her friendship with Heather Gay — RHOSLC’s staple since it first premiered. In the show, Danna didn’t hold back when it came to what she thought of Jen. And this meant she jeopardized her friendship with Heather when she had to bring up a rumor about her close pal, Jen.

As for her offscreen life, this Westminster College alum is an entrepreneur and one of Salt Lake City’s top 500 realtors, specializing in commercial and residential real estate. She was working as a real estate agent/investor at Peak Realty since 1 May 2019 and was formerly (July 2017 – May 2019) a realtor and real estate consultant at IMPOWER Real Estate

Besides this, she was also successfully running a cafe called Spill The Tea.

This reality star turned 34 on October 22, 2021. Wishing her a happy birthday, Ernesto took it to his FB to share, “Happy Birthday my love! 34 never looked so good. I’m so proud of the woman, mother, and wife you have become! You’re the best!”

Who Is Ernesto Negrete Ex-Wife?

Ernesto Negrete was previously married to Sonya Martinez-Ortiz. She was an Executive Director of Rape Recovery Center, a nonprofit organization, who also maintained a part-time consulting and counseling practice. 

Sonya has spent her career in a variety of roles focusing on community development, nonprofit leadership, and helping individuals and communities heal. In light of that, she’s spent almost 2 years as a therapist at The Family Support Center, a Crisis Social Worker at the University of Utah Hospital, a “Caseworker, Division of Child and Family Services” at the State of Utah, and “Policy Advocate & Community Center Coordinator” at Utah Community Action.

Thanks to her efforts, Sonya was even handed the 2022 UNA Outstanding Nonprofit Leader award.

Here’s her IG @sonyamortiz.

Together, Ernesto and his ex-wife also share a daughter named Aliyah Negrete.

Aliyah is a  Salt Lake Community College graduate, and also a former SLCC Cheerleader. Now, she’s working as an Assistant Cheer Coach at West High School. Find her on IG @aliyah.negrete and FB @aliyah.negrete.

Ernesto Negrete Age

Ernesto Negrete was born on August 28, 1981. That made him 41 years of age in 2022.

He is 6 years older than his wife, Danna.

On his 40th birthday, Danna wrote on her FB, “I am so proud of who you are. A strong, caring, and loving husband, father, and provider. You make our family and us a priority. We appreciate you so much! Us girls are so lucky to have you. I love you more and more every day.”

Ernesto Negrete Job

Ernesto Negrete is an HR Leader who worked at Bean Trailer for over 1 ½ years. Also, as of 2022, he was working as a Real Estate Agent at Peak Realty.

Prior to that, he held his job as the HR of Visible Supply Chain Management for almost 5 ½ years.

Visible Supply Chain Managemen was a large supply chain management company based out of Salt Lake City with other locations in Memphis, Atlanta, Colorado, and more. They offered a great culture with innovative thinkers, forward-moving ideas, and great work/life balance. The company was even  2nd on Utah’s fastest-growing companies list.

As for his education, Ernesto studied Communication Studies at Westminster College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2010.

How Much Is Ernesto Negrete Net Worth?

Ernesto Negrete flaunted a net worth of above $750 thousand in 2022.

Reportedly, an average HR Leader in the US (his job) was paid around $87 thousand per annum.

Related FAQs

  • What Is Ernesto Negrete Ethnicity?

Ernesto likely identifies as Hispanic.

As for his wife, Danna, she’s Vietnamese.

  • Where Is Ernesto Negrete From?

Ernesto hails from Salt Lake City, Utah.

But as of 2022, he resided in Stansbury Park, Utah.

  • Is Ernesto Negrete On Instagram?

Sadly, we couldn’t find Ernesto on Instagram.

But here’s his Facebook. His FB bio wrote, “Husband and father to 4 daughters – Real Estate Agent who loves to make a difference.”

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