Today, Live, a Soprano! Can’t get enough. Huge thanks to Vincent Curatola, whom I adore, on and off screen, for connecting me with Federico Castelluccio, aka, Furio Giunta, making this possible.
It’s easy to see why Carmela fell for Furio. Charming, easy on the eyes, and ears… although the Italian accent was affected for the role. Born in Naples Itlay, Federico grew up in Paterson New Jersey, an Italian American since the age of 3. As much a fine artist as an actor, Federico earned a full scholarship and his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He’s got an incredible story to tell about how art has affected his life and changed his fortune. Also, how some hackers set out to make their own at his expense.
Federico’s appeared in dozens of films, including Made, with Jon Favreau, Fire with Robert Klein, and Diary of a Hitman with Danny Aiello. On TV, he appeared in NYPD Blue, Law & Order Criminal Intent, and Another World, pior to his 3 seasons on The Sopranos. He’s directed award-winning shorts and features, including, The Brooklyn Banker, starring David Proval and Paul Sorvino, and next appears as Senator Bodio in Alejandro Monteverde's Francesca Cabrini biopic Cabrini, set to drop on March 8th.
Frederico was one of the master painters involved with re-creating many museum Impressionist masterpieces for The Thomas Crown Affair reboot. He’s an avid collector and a gifted craftsman. On so many levels. I can’t wait to “meet” and get to know this talented gent and pick his brain about Italy!
Federico Castelluccio Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, February 28, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET
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