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Fabio Biography

Birth Name:Fabio Lanzoni

Birth Place:Milan, Italy

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Is a supporter of numerous non-profit organizations, with a focus on children's charities and animal rescue groups
  • The first romance novel he appeared on was "Hearts Aflame," published in 1987
  • Was a catalog and runway model for the Ford Modeling Agency until 1991
  • Quote: "You can earn billions of dollars and still get sick of living․ Life is like a Lamborghini․ A Lamborghini has an engine, a body and wheels․ No matter how strong your engine is, if you don't have any wheels, you're not going anywhere․"
  • Best known as a fashion model and actor who was famous for his appearances on romance novel covers in the 1980s and 1990s
  • Has been a spokesperson for companies like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, The Geek Squad, Nationwide Insurance, and others
  • Has a collection of more than 200 motorcycles, including dirt and racing bikes as well as a championship-level Ducati
  • Has appeared on more than 400 romance novel covers as well as science fiction novels, magazines, calendars, and other publications
  • Released an exercise fitness video and book in 1993 and a cookbook in 1999

Awards

  • 2015LAIFF September Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2015Jury Award-Sexyest Actor: winner
  • 2015Golden Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2016Award of Excellence-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2016Gold Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner