Buddy Valastro

Birth Name:

Bartolo Valastro

Birth Place:

Little Ferry, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Producer, Actor

Started out as an apprentice for his father, Buddy Valastro Sr․, who owned Carlo's Bakery and taught him about both baking and business
Quote: "I wanted to be creative, and thought if I can make cakes that don't look like normal cakes, but taste the way my dad's cakes tasted․․․then I might be onto something․"
Became the owner of Carlo's Bakery at the age of 17 after the sudden death of his father and perfected the bakery with the help of his family
Best known as a celebrity chef and the owner of Carlo's Bakery, the subject of the reality TV series "Cake Boss․"
Is also the host of the reality TV series "Kitchen Boss," "Bakery Boss," and "Cake Boss: Next Great Baker․"
Headlined The Cake Boss: Family Celebrations Tour in 2013, where he answered audience questions and gave cake decorating demonstrations
His cake designs have been featured in several bridal and baking magazines and he has appeared on shows like "The Today Show," "The Rachael Ray Show," and "Good Morning America․"
Published the book "Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia" in 2010

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