| Buddy Valastro Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 3, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Lisa Valastro |
Buddy Valastro is a well-known American baker and TV star who is most prominently known as “CakeBoss” due to his appearance on the show of the same name. Buddy has also garnered himself a huge fan base with more than 4 million followers on Instagram, more than 800k followers on Twitter, and more than 6 million followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Bartolo Valastro Jr.
Nick Name
Buddy, CakeBoss
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Residence
Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
Nationality
Education
Buddy studied at Ridgefield Park High School. Later, he attended baking courses at the Bergen County Technical High School, Teterboro Campus.
Occupation
Baker, TV Star
Family
- Father – Buddy Valastro Sr.
- Mother – Mary W. Tubito
- Siblings – Grace Valastro (Sister), Mary Valastro (Sister), Maddalena Valastro (Sister), Lisa Valastro (Sister)
- Others – Sergio (Stepfather), Maurizio Belgiovine (Brother-In-Law)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Buddy’s name has been linked with –
- Lisa Valastro (2001-Present) – On October 14, 2001, he married Lisa Valastro and resided in East Hanover Township, New Jersey as of 2014. The couple has 1 girl named Sofia Valastro and 3 boys named Bartolo Valastro III, Marco Valastro, and Carlo Valastro.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Italian ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Brushes his hair backward
- He has a heart-shaped face.
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in the commercials for various brands such as –
- Teleflora
- Food Network Kitchen
- RED.org
- Bauducco Panettone
- ABC News
Buddy Valastro Favorite Things
- Desert – Chocolate lava cake at the Chart House
Source – The Daily Meal
Buddy Valastro Facts
- He was brought up between Hoboken and Little Ferry, New Jersey.
- His mother and father are both from Italy. However, his maternal grandparents relocated to New Jersey when his mother was 6 years old.
- Buddy was only 11 years old when he started working at the family bakery called Carlo’s Bakery. Later, Buddy took over as the “Cake Boss” after his father passed away in 1994. He was 17 years old at the time.
- He has been included on the “Hudson County’s 50 Most Influential People” list by Hudson Reporter.
- In 2009, he started hosting the show Cake Boss which appeared on TLC. The show ended airing in December 2017.
- He has 2 dogs named Baci and Bella.
- As of 2020, Carlo’s Bakery was operating in Hoboken, Marlton, Morristown, Red Bank, Ridgewood, Wayne, and Westfield.
- He was arrested on November 13, 2014, after being pulled over for drunk driving. He was later fined a sum of $300 and his license was also suspended for 90 days.
- In September 2020, Buddy was involved in a major accident after he impaled his hand during a bowling tournament. He later underwent 2 surgeries on his hand. In September 2021, after a year, he revealed that his hands were in a better condition and were “about 95% healed”.
Featured Image By Buddy Valastro / Instagram
