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Kortney Wilson

Kortney Wilson is a Canadian actress, country music singer, real estate professional, designer, and television presenter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kortney Wilson is a Canadian actress, country music singer, real estate professional, designer, and television presenter. She is best known for co-hosting HGTV Canada home renovation programs with her former husband Dave Wilson, including series such as "Masters of Flip" and "Making It Home with Kortney & Dave." Wilson has also appeared on screen as a singer and real estate professional.

Early life and background

Kortney Wilson was born in Canada on February 8, 1979, as Kortney Galerno. Publicly available biographical sources identify her as Canadian and note her later career in entertainment and design.

Television career

Wilson became known through HGTV Canada home renovation programming, especially projects co-hosted with Dave Wilson. Her television credits include "Wilsons Flip Out" and "Masters of Flip."

Music and other work

In addition to television, Wilson has been described as a country music singer, actress, real estate professional, and designer. Secondary sources also mention her involvement in product and design-related work.

Personal life

Wilson was previously married to Dave Wilson and later married Ryan Vella in 2023. Public sources also note that she has three children.

Key facts

  • She was born on February 8, 1979, as Kortney Galerno.
  • She is known for television work in home renovation and design.
  • She co-hosted HGTV Canada programs with former husband Dave Wilson.
  • Her screen credits include "Masters of Flip" and "Wilsons Flip Out."
  • She married Ryan Vella in 2023.
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Canadian context

Kortney Wilson is a Canadian television personality and entertainer whose work has been especially visible on HGTV Canada, making her a familiar figure to Canadian audiences interested in home renovation and lifestyle programming.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kortney Wilson?
Kortney Wilson is a Canadian television personality, actress, singer, designer, and real estate professional best known for HGTV Canada renovation shows.
What is Kortney Wilson best known for?
She is best known for co-hosting home renovation and design programs with Dave Wilson, including "Masters of Flip."
What is Kortney Wilson’s birth name?
Her birth name is reported as Kortney Galerno.
Is Kortney Wilson married?
Yes. Public sources state that she married Ryan Vella in 2023.
Did Kortney Wilson appear on HGTV Canada?
Yes. She is most closely associated with HGTV Canada home renovation programming.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kortney_Wilson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupations, and association with HGTV Canada home renovation programming.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3937368/
    Supports: Known for credits including "Masters of Flip" and "Wilsons Flip Out," and marriage information.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3937368/bio/
    Supports: Biography details including spouse information and children.
  4. STACKTV — https://www.stacktv.ca/article/kortney-wilson/
    Supports: Professional background in design, real estate, and television, plus Canadian context.
  5. People — https://people.com/hgtv-kortney-wilson-married-inside-the-modern-boho-wedding-ceremony-exclusive-7560895
    Supports: Marriage to Ryan Vella in 2023.