Straight Out Of School
Fabio was just 19 years old when he landed his first modeling job in America. He’d only been in New York for a few days when he was spotted, and soon became the face of The Gap. And that’s how it all began.
Straight Out Of School
A Goose Encounter
Fabio had been invited to attend the inauguration of Apollo’s Chariot, a new ride at Busch Gardens in Virginia when he had an unfortunate encounter with a goose. He was in the front row when a goose flew straight into him and it died instantly.
A Goose Encounter
Sales Skyrocket
Fabio had joined the Ford Modeling Agency after moving to New York and began working straight away. He also appeared on the cover of some romance novels, and when he did, sales for those books would skyrocket.
Sales Skyrocket
A Love Lost
Fabio shared that he’s only had one love in his life, but she got away. He was 23 when he met 19-year-old Jennifer. He admitted to being too young and wild to settle down, so after a six-year relationship, they broke up and parted ways.
A Love Lost
Not Worth His Time
People with this kind of fame are usually invited to appear on reality tv shows like “Dancing with the Stars”. But Fabio is not interested in that at all. He believes it to be a desperate attempt to gain the public’s attention again.
Not Worth His Time
Strict And Healthy Choices
Fabio has been known to be pretty obsessed with healthy eating. He was apparently a very picky eater when he was a child too. His parents would complain about his plain diet. He never ate pasta until the age of 14.
Strict And Healthy Choices
An Unwelcome Event
Fabio, unfortunately, became a victim of a burglary at his West Valley home. The authorities believe that this type of crime in Los Angeles is organized and well-planned out because it’s not the first time that celebrities have fallen victim to such a crime.
An Unwelcome Event
Saved A Friend From A Cult
Fabio’s good friend, Hoyt Richards, had gotten sucked into a cult. He sold everything he owned to give the money to the cult. When Richards confided in Fabio about it, Fabio helped him get out and offered him a place to stay.
Saved A Friend From A Cult
Being On The Cover Wasn’t Enough
He had gained so much popularity from being on the cover of romance novels but that wasn’t enough for him. Fabio then decided he wanted his own romance novels so he hired a ghostwriter and he began publishing his own novels.
Being On The Cover Wasn’t Enough
Looks Aren’t Everything
He got a lot of attention from women because of the way he looked. But he admitted to being selective with who he spent time with. Looks aren’t everything for him, he always preferred a good woman that was intelligent too.
Looks Aren’t Everything
What Are The Criteria?
Fabio has always felt strongly about finding the right woman for him. He wants someone that is beautiful both inside and out. He believes that inner beauty is more important because exterior beauty can fade with age but inner beauty is eternal.
What Are The Criteria?
Staying Humble Is Key
Even though Fabio gained so much attention he never let that get to his head. He has always stayed humble and appreciative of the opportunities he’d been given, unlike most Hollywood celebrities. He likes to have fun and not take himself too seriously.
Staying Humble Is Key
The Fabio Eating Regime
If you want to have a body like Fabio’s then try eating like him. He apparently starts every day with a bowl of oatmeal and an egg-white omelet. Then for lunch and dinner, he opts for some fish with vegetables.
The Fabio Eating Regime
Hollywood Appearances
When Fabio decided to step away from modeling as well as from ‘writing’ his own novels, he decided to give Hollywood a try. He didn’t have to have any acting skills though because he always featured in a movie as himself.
Hollywood Appearances
Dabbing In Some Advertising
Not only did Fabio play cameo roles as himself on the big screen but he also became a spokesperson on the small screen. He was the spokesperson for I Can’t Believe It’s Butter since 1994. The ad campaigns that featured Fabio became a real hit.
Dabbing In Some Advertising
No Need For Social Media
When you’re Fabio you don’t need social media to get likes or followers. He is loved regardless and chooses to stay away from social media. He doesn’t need to promote himself using social media, he prefers to connect with people face-to-face.
No Need For Social Media
The Key To Happiness Lies Within Yourself
Fabio strongly believes that you create your own happiness. You have to be happy with yourself first and foremost. Once you’ve reached that place of happiness that’s when you search for someone who is happy with herself then you can share your happiness together.
The Key To Happiness Lies Within Yourself
Not Much Of A Sweet Tooth
Fabio never really enjoyed sweet things, even as a young boy. He recalls that his worst nightmare was being invited to make appearances at kids’ birthday parties. He couldn’t stand it when the moms would insist he taste birthday cake.
Not Much Of A Sweet Tooth
A Difficult Ordeal
In 2013, Fabio went through a life-altering ordeal. His sister Christina passed away from a terminal illness at the young age of 48. And if his sister’s diagnosis wasn’t enough, he had to battle with critics throughout her treatment.
A Difficult Ordeal
Living The Good Life
Fabio was one of the most prominent names in the modeling world for two decades, a novelist, and an actor who continued from success to success. He did so well for himself that it’s been said that his net worth is approximately $15 million.
Living The Good Life
His Hair Was His Trademark
When Fabio first stepped into the public eye as the face for The Gap he had long hair. As the years went by he let it grow longer and longer, and that has been his trademark all these years. Women of all ages still swoon over him.
His Hair Was His Trademark
It Had To Be Believable
In order for the book covers to be successful and believable, he had to have a female companion appear on the cover with him. The book covers had to depict an intense love to grab readers’ attention.
It Had To Be Believable
A Suitable Dame
It seemed like Fabio had found the perfect dame to appear on his book covers. Liana Loggins was his love interest at the time so they pair were able to truly represent love and passion when they appeared on covers together.
A Suitable Dame
The Legacy Still Lives On
He may not be in the public eye as much these days, but he is still a figure that people recognize. He became a big hit again in 2006 after he featured in a Super Bowl commercial. He joined forces with Nationwide Insurance for this.
The Legacy Still Lives On
Tech Savviness
His days were so occupied with modeling that he didn’t have much time for anything else. It seems in his spare time he enjoyed getting his hands into some tech projects. He even set up one of the biggest home-entertainment systems in the world.
Tech Savviness
A Slow Progression To Book Covers
Fabio only began appearing on romance novel covers ten years after he started modeling. In 1987 Johanna Lindsey had included him the cover of her novel “Hearts Aflame”. The book ended up number three on the New York Times Best Sellers List because of it.
A Slow Progression To Book Covers
A Strong Believer
Fabio has always been a strong believer in America’s second amendment act regarding gun possession. During an interview with Tucker Carleson from Fox News, he made some controversial statements regarding his views on the matter. He is truly passionate about his beliefs.
A Strong Believer
America, His First Love
Fabio recalls that when he was 14 years old America was his first love. He’d always dreamed of coming to America. So when he took his oath in March 2016, he finally became an American citizen. He described it as finally marrying his first love.
America, His First Love
The Best Birthday Present Ever
Fabio became an American citizen the day after his 57th birthday so that to him was the best present he’d ever received his whole life. He shared that the moment he’d stepped off the plane onto American soil, he felt like he was home.
The Best Birthday Present Ever
Running For Public Office?
Ever since he became an American citizen, he has been awarded the same rights as every other American-born citizen. This means that he could run for office if he wished. He told Page Six that he would be all for the people.
Running For Public Office?
Working Out The Fabio Way
Fabio has a very strict workout routine to keep his chest so defined. At the gym, he does an hour of weight training and he finishes off with some running or some cycling on the stationary bike.
Working Out The Fabio Way
His Real Secret
Even though Fabio works out at the gym on a daily basis he believes his secret to staying fit is dirt biking. He says that you get such an intense workout from dirt biking that it can become an effective addition to a fitness regime.
His Real Secret
Clean Fun For Fabio
He was quite a troublemaker when he was a young boy his parents say, but he has become an upstanding adult. When he was a teen, one of his friends overdosed, and that shook him. So now he doesn’t touch illegal substances nor alcohol.
Clean Fun For Fabio
What He Really Thinks
Throughout the years Fabio has met an array of different people. During an interview with the Washington Post, he was asked about what he thought of fellow model Naomi Cambell. To which he answered that in his opinion she was not a nice person.
What He Really Thinks
A Possible Love Interest?
Apparently a friend of Fabio’s had once tried to set him up with actress Andie MacDowell. Fabio revealed that he thought she was a beautiful woman but unfortunately she wasn’t his type. So no sparks flew in that direction.
A Possible Love Interest?
Some Animosity With Clooney
In 2007 Fabio had a scuffle with George Clooney at a Beverly Hills restaurant. Fabio and his date were taking photographs of themselves but George who was sitting with his girlfriend at the time thought they were taking photos of him and got upset.
Some Animosity With Clooney
Still Has It
Fabio’s modeling career ended in the 90s but to this day he still remains a well-known household name. He still featured in occasional films or appears on commercials. He recently made an appearance in the fifth installment of the movie franchise Sharknado.
Still Has It
His Secret To Great Hair
Fabio’s fabulous long hair has been part of his look since he first stepped into the modeling world. He attributes his good hair to a good diet which is high in protein and minerals. He believes that what you put into your body shows in your hair.
His Secret To Great Hair
No Chemicals For Fabio
Fabio is also against using anything with chemicals on his hair. He only uses natural shampoos and products to keep his hair healthy-looking. Another hair tip is to stay away from blow dryers. He prefers to let the natural air dry his hair.
No Chemicals For Fabio
Fitness Freak For Life
He may not be showing his body off as he used to these days, but he still maintains a very healthy lifestyle. He works out on a daily basis and eats clean and healthy foods. And yes, you guessed it, he still dons his luscious long locks.
Fitness Freak For Life
