Biography
Who is Gabriel Garko?
Early life and real name
Gabriel Garko was born Dario Oliviero on July 12, 1972. He grew up in Settimo Torinese, a suburb located near Turin, Italy. His family background includes a father from Venice and a mother from Sicily.
Acting career and breakthrough
He began his professional path at the end of the 1990s, working initially as a fashion model before transitioning into acting. While he appeared in various television and film projects, his major breakthrough occurred in 2006. This was when he secured the lead role of the Mafia boss Tonio Fortebracci in the drama L'onore e il rispetto. This show became a signature project that defined much of his career.
His film work includes a role in the 2002 movie Callas Forever. He also appeared in the film Senso '45, directed by Tinto Brass, where he shared a well-known scene with actress Anna Galiena. Throughout his time in the industry, he has worked alongside prominent Italian actresses such as Serena Autieri and Manuela Arcuri.
Television roles
The actor continued to take on significant television parts after his initial success. In 2010, he played the main character Nito Valdi in the mini-series Il peccato e la vergogna. This story was set in Italy during the period of World War II. He reunited with his former co-star Manuela Arcuri for this project.
In 2011, he appeared in a different genre when he starred in the police thriller Viso d'angelo. He has built a career focused heavily on the small screen, moving between different types of dramatic roles.
Personal life and interests
Gabriel Garko currently makes his home in Zagarolo. Outside of his professional acting work, he is the owner of a riding school. He maintains an active lifestyle, participating in hobbies such as swimming, skiing, horse riding, and bodybuilding.
In September 2020, he publicly came out as bisexual. He was previously in a relationship with Gabriele Rossi.
Birthday and age
Gabriel Garko was born on July 12, 1972, which makes Gabriel 54 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Gabriel shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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