On December 12, 1976, Amanza Smith was born in Indiana. She was raised in a mixed-race household by a white mother and a black father. She has said that growing up, she experienced prejudice and discrimination and had to learn to accept who she was.
In high school and college, Amanza Smith cheered. She studied interior design at Indiana State University, where she received her degree.
Smith has experience in the modeling and entertainment industries. She performed as an Indianapolis Colts cheerleader and was featured in various music videos, including “You Rock My World” by Michael Jackson.
She also served as the presenter of the HGTV program Amanza’s Home Makeover, where she assisted homeowners in making affordable changes to their homes.
After years of friendship with Mary Fitzgerald and Jason Oppenheim, Amanza became a real estate agent with The Oppenheim Group in 2019. Smith debuted on the program in season two and instantly won over viewers with her candor, wit, and sense of style.
She specializes in preparing opulent homes for sale by staging and decorating them. She is passionate about building stunning houses and has a strong eye for design.
Smith utilizes her position to spread awareness and promote a number of topics, including social justice and racial equality.
