Jen Shah isn’t lettin’ prison bars keep her out of showbiz.
via: Page Six
The former “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star is creating a play with her fellow inmates — aptly titled “The Real Housewives of Bryan” in honor of their prison camp, her manager told TMZ Thursday.
Chris Giovanni said the production is still in early development because Shah is teaching some of her crew how to read and write.
The script reportedly will revolve around the real-life “Housewives” locked up at FPC Bryan in Texas.
Naturally, the personalities are “cranked up to 11,” Giovanni shared.
He also said Shah, 49, has been working in the prison’s educational department and library since surrendering herself in February.
Despite her busy schedule of playwriting and teaching, the convicted felon also has been keeping up with her fitness; Giovanni said his client has lost about 15 pounds from working out daily and eating less, as she finds the food subpar.
She also has been participating in Ramadan to keep in touch with her faith, so she is fasting and praying daily with other Muslim inmates.
Giovanni didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for additional comment.
Shah was sentenced to six and a half years in prison in January after pleading guilty last July to wire fraud. She had scammed thousands of people, mainly the elderly, in a massive telemarketing scheme.
The former Bravolebrity’s sentence was reduced by one year after she started serving time. She is now scheduled to be released on Aug. 30, 2028.
Shah also must pay $6.5 million in restitution to her victims. As of last week, federal authorities were still tracking down some of her jewelry as part of her forfeiture.
The former Bravolebrity’s sentence was reduced by one year after she started serving time. She is now scheduled to be released on Aug. 30, 2028.
“I have spoken with my client Jen Shah over the phone this week. She is doing well and remains committed toward making her victims whole,” her rep previously shared.
“She has initiated her payments towards restitution, and we hope to have her home as soon as possible so that she may resume life with her family and work, putting this chapter of her life behind her.”
