Best Appetito magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Raffaella Valentini, Consul General of Italy in LA to discuss the Vespucci Ship 21:20

17d ago21:20

21:20

Please join me in welcoming Raffaella Valentini, our esteemed Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles, who joins us to discuss a monumental event that soon grace our shores at the Port of Los Angeles - the arrival of what’s been called “the most beautiful ship in the world,” the Amerigo Vespucci. The Vespucci is the historic and iconic training ship…

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Anna Harsh Title Director of Allegro Dance Company & Author 27:39

17d ago27:39

27:39

Please join me in welcoming Anna Harsh, author, professional dancer, award-winning choreographer, and founder of the Allegro Dance Company, a dance troupe that teaches and performs traditional dances of Italy, region by region. They perform throughout the country and internationally, and their work is absolutely spectacular! The mission of Allegro …

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Marianna Cuomo Maier, Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Founder of Grata Wellness 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

Please give a warm welcome to my guest, Marianna Cuomo Maier, certified health & wellness coach and founder of Grata Wellness, which helps people take charge of their health, find more joy in their lives, and often, she says, it starts with food. Marianna holds wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness events in support of f…

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Ilaria Borrelli, Filmmaker, Women’s Rights Activist, Mother. 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

Please welcome to our show the immensely talented Italian director and actress, Ilaria Borrelli, who is also a human rights activist. In fact, much of Ilaria’s activism is reflected in her work, often with an emphasis on the rights of woman and young girls. I met Ilaria at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, when she was speaking about h…

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Bunny Hull, Grammy® Award Winning Songwriter and vocalist. Founder & Executive Director Dream A World Education 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

Meet Bunny Hull. Bunny is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter with 20 Gold and Platinum Certifications. She’s the recipient of the GMA Dove Award, BMI Performance Award, Parents’ Choice Awards, and that’s not even why we’re having her on our show today! Hull, who has also been inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame, joins us to talk about …

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Andrew Cotto, Award-Winning Novelist & Co-Founder, Appetito Magazine 49:05

2M ago49:05

49:05

Please join us in welcoming Andrew Cotto, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Appetito Magazine. Andrew is also an award-winning novelist of seven books, a regular contributor to the New York Times, and he loves all things Italy, particularly food and wine. His passion is to write and talk about it, and share his experiences so we can fall in love wi…

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Bryan & Stephanie Mazzarello, Filmmaker, “Make Me Italian” 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

Please welcome to our show, Bryan and Stephanie Mazzarello, creators of their brilliant short film, “Make Me Italian,” which follows the story of an Italian-American man attempting to prove his Italian citizenship through ancestry so he can attain an Italian passport. The story is loosely based on Bryan’s experience of getting his Italian passport,…

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Andria Litto, Filmmaker, “My Father Moves Mountains” 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

Please welcome to our show the mega-talented writer, producer, and director Andria Litto, who joins us to discuss her magnificent documentary, “My Father Moves Mountains,” about her dad, George Litto, who represented many of Hollywood’s top writers who were black-listed during the McCarthy era and beyond. This is a fascinating film, with detailed i…

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Appetito Podcast Ep 1: Rocco DiSpirito 46:49

5M ago46:49

46:49

Rocco DiSpirito joins Appetitomagazine.com's Editor-in-Chief Andrew Cotto for the first episode of the Appetito Podcast. Rocco is about to release his 14th book, Everyday Delicious, and he discusses the inspiration behind these crowd-pleasing recipes, as well as his career and more in this lively interview.…

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Ann Potenza, Producer/Creator “The War of Roses” play, & Event Producer 38:38

5M ago38:38

38:38

Please welcome to our show my dear friend, Ann Potenza, who is bringing an exceptional play to life in Los Angeles for the upcoming Women’s History Month, called “The War of Roses - The Women. The Voices. The Vote.” This is an important play that talks about the women suffragettes, and the play follows some of the most memorable names who were at t…

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Raffaella Valentini, Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles 53:11

7M ago53:11

53:11

We are pleased to welcome to our show, Raffaella Valentini, esteemed Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles. Raffaella has years of experience having worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing projects promoted by Italy in the Balkins, North Africa, and Middle East. She’s also worked at the Embassy’s economic office in Albania and Cairo …

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Chef Bruno Serato, Anaheim White House Restaurant & Caterina’s Club 37:55

8M ago37:55

37:55

It was an extraordinary day this week at Anaheim White House Restaurant, where Chef Bruno Serato opened his doors to raise money for his beloved Caterina’s Club so Bruno and his team can feed near 25,000 kids and families in need every month! That’s A LOT of Pasta! And we’ll find out just how much was raised at yesterday’s #PastaThon when we speak …

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Rick Caruso, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist 28:58

8M ago28:58

28:58

Rick Caruso has become a household name, known as a mega-successful real-estate developer, philanthropist, and LA mayoral candidate, but I know him as the family man who has Sunday dinners with his family, no matter what’s going on. And he credits much of that to his strong Italian roots. Please join me in welcoming Rick to our show, where we’ll ta…

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Cristina Ferrare, Supermodel, TV Host, Author, Cancer Survivor, Influencer. 1:11:07

9M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Please join me today as we welcome my beautiful friend, Cristina Ferrare - supermodel, New York Times best selling author, TV talk show host, chef, cancer survivor, mom, and much more. Cristina is of Italian descent, born to Renata and Tavio Ferrare, who was a butcher in Ohio. But they didn’t stay in Ohio long, because Cristina’s beauty was so blin…

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Lorenzo Lisi & Celestino Drago - Made In Italy Expo 25:01

9M ago25:01

25:01

Love Italian food, wine, fashion, accessories and more? Then you MUST listen to our show today, featuring Lorenzo Lisi, creator of the Nexxt - Made in Italy Expo, happening this week Oct. 19-22 at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles. This is an extraordinary event featuring 120 of the finest vendors from Italy, there will be food tastings and more, …

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Eleonora Granata Jenkinson & Andrea Pallaoro - The Film MONICA 32:23

9M ago32:23

32:23

#Monica is a film worthy of an Oscar nomination, and I recently interviewed Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson, producer, and Andrea Pallaoro, director, about the making of this this beautiful movie. Monica is played Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson stars as her mother. The film is about a trans woman who was driven out of her home decades earlier becau…

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Lynne Deutch, Evelyn Joan and Piero Addis 32:32

9M ago32:32

32:32

Today we celebrate Italian food and excellence in art. Please welcome to our show Evelyne Joan, owner of the infamous Mauro Cafe on Melrose, whose restaurant is as well known for its Italian cuisine as it is for supporting artists, which brings us to Lynne Deutch, also featured on our program. Lynne’s photography of her travels throughout the islan…

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Carlo Ponti, Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra 26:26

9M ago26:26

26:26

I’m thrilled to welcome our friend, Maestro #CarloPonti, joining us to discuss the opening of his Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra 2023/2024 Season this month. I’m passionate about music education, and Maestro Ponti has dedicated his time to raise money and awareness to bring music education to young people in schools through the work of his LAV Orch…

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Pat Lalama, Award-Winning Journalist 53:01

10M ago53:01

53:01

Kicking off Italian American Heritage Month with ABC’s 20/20 Correspondent and friend, Pat Lalama, who joins our #LittleItalyPodcast to talk about growing up Italian, and how one talk from her dad, Nunzio, convinced her that she could do anything she set her sights on. Pat’s family is from both northern and southern Italy, which she says was always…

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Marianna Gatto, Taste of Italy & Founder,Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 21:34

11M ago21:34

21:34

Taste of Italy is back! Join us in DTLA on Sept. 23 for THE premiere Italian Food and Wine event in Los Angeles, featuring award-winning restaurants & wineries, fantastic LIVE entertainment, and some celeb guests, too! This is on of my favorite events in LA all year! Today, we speak with Taste of Italy creator and founder of the Italian American Mu…

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Robert Alegrinni, NIAF’s President 39:28

1y ago39:28

39:28

Please give a warm welcome to Robert Allegrini, the distinguished president of the National Italian American Foundation, which does tremendous work preserving and highlighting the image and legacy of Italian Americans (for which I am one). Robert joins our #LittleItalyPodcast and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast to discuss NIAF’s mission for the Italian-Ame…

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Lorenza Calamandrei, DJ, Music Producer, Composer 51:42

1y ago51:42

51:42

Lorenza Calamandrei is known around the world as one of the most creative DJ’s, music producers, and songwriters of our time, and it’s so exciting to welcome her to our shows today. Born in Florence to a family of trapeze artists, artists, and even a priest, Lorenza recalls her dad reading philosophy to her at a young age. And she always recalls lo…

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Annalisa / Inanna, Singer, Co-Founder of Better Earth Media, Author of Acrotopia 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

Please welcome Annalisa Giolo, aka Inanna, who joins our show today to talk about how her singing and songwriting is completely inspired by what’s happening here on earth. Inanna was born and raised in Italy, decided to make LA her home after she did a house swap and fell in love with Southern California, which inspired her songwriting and performi…

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Joe Farruggio, famed pizza maker, entrepreneur, restauranteur, and author 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

39:34

Please welcome to our show famed pizza maker, entrepreneur, restauranteur, and author, Joe Farruggio, whose pizzas in the Georgetown section of DC are a favorite with some very famous residents in the White House to movie stars like Harrison Ford (who also played a U.S. President in one of his films). Joe’s journey from Sicily is a story to be told…

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voice of The Galaxy, Radio Host Joe Tutino 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

39:34

On our #LittleItalyPodcast today, we speak with the longtime play-by-play voice of The Galaxy, Joe Tutino. Joe grew up in San Diego, the son of Italian immigrant parents. He played soccer as a kid, and realized the way to stay in the sport was to become an announcer. And that’s just what he did, taking a number of radio and writing jobs along the w…

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Stuart Waldner, Author of The Meatrix 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

Love MEAT? Well, Stuart Waldner joins our show today to talk about moving away from eating meat products not just for health, but for wealth. Keep reading, I’ll explain. Stuart wrote “Escape The Meatrix” a well-researched account on how reducing meat in our diets can make our bodies and minds healthier, in addition to the earth, atmosphere, and hea…

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Filmmaker Michel Shane 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

Filmmaker Michel Shane didn’t envision himself as an activist, but circumstances in life brought him to a different place. The producer of “Catch Me If You Can” this time produced something even closer to his heart, “21 Miles In Malibu,” and Michel joins us today to talk about it. The Pacific Coast Highway is a long, twisty, narrow stretch of road,…

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Michele Palermo 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

Michele Palermo was always a creative kid, dating back to her early years in Rome, and she joins us today to talk about her award-winning series, “Middlehood,” which celebrates the comedy and drama of being in the MIDDLE of everything, especially mid-life. Michele has had an incredible life and career, working with so many industry giants from Mart…

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Dannie De Novo, lawyer, author, and “happiness” coach 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Meet Dannie De Novo, lawyer, author, and “happiness” coach, but I assure you, her road to happiness wasn’t paved with gold. Dannie wrote “Get In A Good Mood & Stay There,” and “It’s All Gravy, Recipes for Happiness,” in addition to creating a successful coaching business on how to find your happy, which led to appearances on major TV Networks and s…

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Vincent Paterson, Director and Choreographer 47:24

1+ y ago47:24

47:24

Ever wonder how #Madonna, #MichaelJackson, and so many iconic performers got their moves? Remember the crotch-grab? You can thank famed choreographer and now author Vincent Paterson for that, and he joins us today to talk about his incredible book, “Icons & Instincts.” >>> >>> This is one of those “I can’t put this down” kind of reads, believe me. …

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Joe Orazi, Author, L’America 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

Author Joseph Orazi has always been interested in stories about the struggles of Italian immigrants, and he joins our show to discuss his latest book, “L’AMERICA,” which chronicles three immigrants from different regions in Southern Italy, exploring their stories of hope and resilience. Joseph has been a student of the Italian America journey for a…

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Mariana Gatto, creator of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles 41:47

2y ago41:47

41:47

When celebrating #ItalianHeritageMonth, I enjoy highlighting the rich cultural heritage and history of the Italian and Italian American people, particularly art, music, literature, architecture, and of course the stories surrounding them. Today we interview Mariana Gatto, creator of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, located near Olivera S…

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James Pierre and Ken Atchity 26:43

2y ago26:43

26:43

Growing up in NJ, stories about the mob often led the news. It was terrifying, but peaked one’s curiosity at the same time. And being of Italian decent, it was the topic of many conversations Today on my #LittleItalyPodcast and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, I speak with James Pierre, author, “GAMBINO: The Rise,” and also Ken Atchity, film producer and litera…

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Carlo Ponti 29:09

2y ago29:09

29:09

Please welcome Maestro #CarloPonti, joining us to discuss the opening of his Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra 2022/23 Season this week. When Maestro phoned me yesterday, I was so honored to be able to discuss with our audience the critical work he does to bring music education to young people through his LAV Orchestra. Our interview with Mr. Ponti ai…

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Nick Rimedio 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

“This isn’t a job. Hospitality is a vocation,” says #NickRimedio, GM of the trendy #LaPeerHotel in #BeverlyHills, and soon, Nick will join the #WHollywood. We spoke with Nick on #DeborahKobyltLIVE and our #LittleItalyPodcast, and he told what what’s helped him become a success: his NONNA (and of course hard work!) Nick credits his #Italian #grandma…

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Vanessa Racci: a 38-year-old jazz and cabaret singer. 30:09

2y ago30:09

30:09

Meet Vanessa Racci, a 38-year-old jazz and cabaret singer, influenced at a young age by legendary performers Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and Frank Sinatra when her grandfather played their music around the house. And that’s when she got the bug to perform. But Vanessa almost didn’t pursue her dreams, because her traditional family influenced to pu…

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John Di Domenico 34:00

2y ago34:00

34:00

Meet John Di Domenico, or should I say, Austin Powers, Jay Leno, Donald Trump, Dr. Phil, and so many other impressions John does of some of the most famous people on the planet. John is an actor, comedian, writer, impressionist and he’s crazy good. So good in fact, and he’s in such demand around the globe, that we’re lucky we got him for our podcas…

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Marco Pelusi is the owner of Marco Pelusi Studio West Hollywood. 17:57

2y ago17:57

17:57

Have you ever wondered how A-listers always have such amazing hair? Then tune in to our show with celeb hairstylist Marco Pelusi, who is behind some of the best-known heads in Hollywood. Marco is a globally-recognized hair color authority and owner of Marco Pelusi Studio West Hollywood. He was born in Pittsburg, and comes from a long line of hairst…

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Carlo Siliotto: Golden-Globe nominated film composer 34:14

2y ago34:14

34:14

Please give a warm welcome to Golden-Globe nominated film composer Carlo Siliotto, who has written music for over 100 films, documentaries, and TV series. Born in Rome, Carlo shares stories of his early days in Italy, when his mom gave him a choice for his birthday - a bike or a guitar. He chose the guitar, and he’s never composing ever since. Carl…

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Silvia Chiave: Italy’s Consul General in Los Angeles, 49:44

2y ago49:44

49:44

Please welcome to our show Silvia Chiave, Italy’s Consul General in Los Angeles, where we’ll be talking about her role to develop economic and cultural relations between Italy and the U.S. And there’s so much more. Silvia is a married mother of two children, she loves theater, reading, and snowboarding. She’s also a paragliding pilot and a sommelie…

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Gary Vitti: Former Lakers Trainer,Author & Speaker 41:24

2y ago41:24

41:24

LOVE the LA Lakers? TThen you must join our interview with #GaryVitti, longtime athletic trainer at the #LALakers for 32 years, talking about ALL he’s learned not just about being a trainer, but about life, relationships, hardships, winning, and losing. Did you know Gary started his career at the Univ of Portland where he set up a sports medicine p…

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Bill Lagattuta: award-winning TV journalist 43:16

2+ y ago43:16

43:16

Please welcome to our show, #BillLagattuta, award-winning TV journalist best known for his work on CBS’s 48Hours, covering some of the biggest crime stories around the globe, and NBC News, breaking stories from Somalia to China. Bill has also worked as an anchorman at KNBC Los Angeles, which is why he may seem so familiar to our local audience. Sin…

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Lucia Giardina: entrepreneur, actor, and founder of #LuciasKitchen. 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

25:59

Please welcome to our show, #LuciaGiardina, entrepreneur, actor, and founder of #LuciasKitchen. Lucia has an interesting story, and we start at the beginning, when she was a young girl, cooking with her mama and grandma in the kitchen. By age 12, she was preparing full meals for the entire family in Torino, Italy, and it was her family who encourag…

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Francesca Fanti, Award-Winning Actress,Oscar-Nominated, “Luca” 30:49

2+ y ago30:49

30:49

Francesca Fanti has worked with some of the top talent in #Hollywood, and today she joins our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast to talk about her latest film, #Oscar-nominated #Luca. Francesca has had an incredibly successful career in theater, film, and TV since moving to LA from Rome. She’s worked with some of the best in the business, including #FrancisFo…

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Alessio Della Valle, Film Director, Writer, “American Night” 20:15

2+ y ago20:15

20:15

Life + Art = Chaos, or so says Italian film director, writer, and inventor, Alessio Della Valle, joining us on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. Alessio is in Los Angeles to talks about his new film, “American Night,” a favorite at the Venice Film Featival and getting early Oscar buzz here in Hollywood. In fact, he’s visiting Los Angeles from Florence t…

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Peter Onorati, Actor/Writer/Producer 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

42:04

Please welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, actor Peter Onorati, recently featured in the film, “Being the Ricardos,” in addition to dozens of top credits in Hollywood, including “Goodfellas” and so many others. Peter grew first generation New Jersey Italian, and credits his strong Italian roots for much of his success. We’ll be talking about hi…

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Natosha Fortini, Italian Citizen Specialist 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

29:15

Applying for dual citizenship can be daunting, and on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, we welcome Natosha Fortini, founder of Italian Citizenship DIY, who breaks it all down to make the process easier. If you’ve ever tried to apply for Italian citizenship, and the rules can seem confusing, depending on when your relative first became a U.S. citizen. An…

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Mike Ciminera: One of the most brilliant minds behind Northrop Grumman’s F-14 Tomcat aircraft. 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

Please join us in welcoming Mike Ciminera to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, one of the most brilliant minds behind Northrop Grumman’s F-14 Tomcat aircraft. Mike’s rise to the top of his field as an aircraft developer is the stuff movies are made of. He takes us through the development of this exceptional plane, and shares the entire technological and…

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Romina Arena: International Performing Sensation 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

51:24

What an thrill to interview international performing sensation Romina Arena on our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. Romina has overcome a lot in her life, including a harrowing experience when she was just 15-years-old. While sitting in her dressing room, she survived a brutal attack, when someone came in and slit her throat. She nearly died. Instead, Romi…

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Lorenzo Antonucci, actor, writer, producer. 26:36

2+ y ago26:36

26:36

Please welcome to our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast actor, writer, producer Lorenzo Antonucci, heartthrob from “Days Of Our Lives,” and “Game of Thrones” in their eighth season. Lorenzo always wanted to work in the acting business, but pursuing his dream wasn’t so easy because it just wasn’t what kids did in his neighborhood. Born in Brooklyn and raised …

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