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Buddy Valastro Biography

(Celebrity Baker, Reality Star Best Known for His TV Series ‘Cake Boss’, ‘Next Great Baker’ and ‘Kitchen Boss’)

Birthday: March 3, 1977 (Pisces)

Born In: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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Buddy Valastro, born as Bartolo Valastro, Jr. is a well-known American celebrity chef, entrepreneur, television personality, and author with Italian roots. He is the face of the Buddy V's Ristorante as well as owner of the Carlo's Bakery. He is best known as the reality star of the television series ‘Cake Boss’ and its spin-off ‘Kitchen Boss’. The popular chef has also done a cameo in the flick ‘Bridesmaids’, where he appeared in a kitchen baking scene that depicted only his hands. Besides this, he has appeared in shows including ‘The Next Great Baker’, ‘Buddy's Bakery Rescue’, ‘Battle of the Cooks’ and ‘Buddy's Family Vacation’. Valastro also got featured as a guest mentor in ‘Food Network Challenge’ and as a guest judge in ‘The Apprentice’. Currently, he appears as a host in the shows ‘Battle of the Bakers’ and ‘Bakers vs. Fakers’ respectively. Valastro has also shown his talent as a writer and has released his book ‘Cake Boss, Stories and Recipes’.

Birthday: March 3, 1977 (Pisces)

Born In: Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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Quick Facts

Nick Name: Bartolo Valastro Jr.

Also Known As: Bartolo Valastro, Jr.

Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Lisa Valastro (m. 2001)

mother: Mary Valastro

siblings: Grace Faugno, Lisa Gonzalez, Maddalena Castano, Mary Sciarrone

children: Buddy Valastro Jr., Carlo Valastro, Marco Valastro, Sofia Valastro

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Ancestry: Italian American

City: Hoboken, New Jersey

U.S. State: New Jersey

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You wanted to know

  • 1

    What is Buddy Valastro known for?

    Buddy Valastro is known for being a renowned baker and cake decorator, as well as for his popular television show "Cake Boss."
  • 2

    Where is Buddy Valastro's bakery located?

    Buddy Valastro's famous bakery, Carlo's Bakery, is located in Hoboken, New Jersey.
  • 3

    What is Buddy Valastro's most famous cake creation?

    One of Buddy Valastro's most famous cake creations is the life-sized replica of a NASCAR race car, which showcased his incredible cake decorating skills.
  • 4

    How did Buddy Valastro become famous?

    Buddy Valastro gained fame through his hit television show "Cake Boss," which follows him and his family as they run their bakery and create intricate cake designs.
  • 5

    Does Buddy Valastro offer baking classes?

    Yes, Buddy Valastro offers baking classes and workshops at his bakery, allowing fans and baking enthusiasts to learn from the Cake Boss himself.

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Career
Buddy Valastro started working at his family bakery shop ‘Carlo’s Bakery’ at the age of 11. His father, Bartolo Valastro Sr., was a baker who bought the bakery shop in 1964. Buddy followed the footsteps of his father and collaborated with him to jointly run their shop. When he was 17 years old, his father died and he solely took over the responsibility of the family bakery business. After doing a lot of hard work, Buddy made his father’s dream of making Carlo’s Bakery a household name come true.
His bakery shop became popular for its stunning wedding cakes. As a result of this, Buddy’s creations got featured in several bridal magazines. This exposure gave him a golden opportunity and he was invited to ‘Food Network Challenge’ in the year 2007. After this, Buddy was requested by people to pursue his own show. He then used his connections and created the show ‘Cake Boss’ featuring himself, his mother, and four sisters. This show became an instant hit and ultimately raised the chef to greater heights of fame. Note that currently the ‘Cake Boss’ is airing its 8th season on TLC.
Following the popularity of this show, Buddy Valastro established Carlo's Bakery in several other locations as well. Today, the bakery has seven branches in New Jersey as well as many more outside of it. In 2010, the American chef embarked on the live interactive event ‘Bakin’ with The Boss Tour’. In this event, he made cakes as well as shared stories about his Italian family. In 2014, he launched ‘Buddy V's Events’, an event planning and catering company that specializes in catering to family gatherings as well as in planning events like weddings and galas. Two years later, Buddy collaborated with Whole Earth Sweetener Co. for a campaign.
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Controversies & Scandals
In 2014, Valastro was arrested by the police for driving under the influence of alcohol. As a result of this incident, his driving licence got suspended for 90 days. He even had to pay a fine of 300 dollars.
Personal Life
Buddy Valastro was born as Bartolo Valastro, Jr. on March 3, 1977 in Hoboken, New Jersey, to parents Bartolo Valastro, Sr. and Mary Valastro. He has four sisters. Buddy also has a stepfather. Valastro married Elisabetta "Lisa" in 2001. The couple has three sons, Carlo, Marco, and Buddy Jr., as well as a daughter, Sofia. Until 2014, the celebrity chef lived in East Hanover Township, New Jersey and later on moved to Montville.
Facts About Buddy Valastro
Buddy Valastro is known for his incredible cake decorating skills, but he actually started working in his family's bakery at the age of 11, learning the ropes from a young age.
In addition to being a talented baker, Buddy is also a skilled musician and has been known to play the drums in his spare time.
Despite his success and fame, Buddy is a family man at heart and often includes his wife and children in his baking adventures, showcasing a strong bond with his loved ones.
Buddy has a passion for giving back to his community and frequently participates in charity events and fundraisers, using his platform to make a positive impact.
In his spare time, Buddy enjoys cooking savory dishes as well as baking sweet treats, showcasing his diverse culinary skills beyond just cakes and pastries.

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