His father is named Francesco and his mother Rita. He had one brother,
Maurizio, and one sister, Lella.
Practiced body building and martial arts.
Became famous taking part in "Grande Fratello", the Italian Big
Brother.
Was born in Frosinone but spent his childwood in Caserta.
After the big success of "Big Brother", an Italian company that
produces diapers for babies offered him a job in one of their TV
commercials. They wanted a typical "macho" man on a commercial for baby
diapers. He turned down the job.