Mona Lisa Vito

Overview… an unemployed hairdresser who has been engaged to Vinny Gambini for ten years.  They’ve always said they would get married after he won his first case, but he’s been taking years just to pass the bar exam, never mind try a case. She likes Chinese food and knows quite a bit about cars after working as a mechanic in her father’s garage. Though Mona Lisa is often misjudged for her Brooklyn accent and tight clothes, she often proves herself through argument, making her the perfect match for Vinny. She is determined to help Vinny win his fish-out-of-water first case, defending Vinny’s (innocent) cousin of a murder charge in Alabama.

Personality… supportive, resourceful, and stubborn. Mona Lisa is smart and tends to think ahead, and she quickly becomes frustrated when she isn’t able to put her knowledge and abilities to good use. This frustration generally manifests itself as a quick screaming match in which she always proves her point, generally followed by her fixing the situation anyway, whether the person wants her help or not.