Paolo Bonolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paolo Bonolis
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Bonolis in 2010
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| Born | 14 June 1961 Rome, Italy
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| Occupation | Television host |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse(s) |
Diane Zoeller
(m. 1983; div. 1988)Sonia Bruganelli
(m. 2002; sep 2023) |
| Children | Stefano Bonolis Martina Bonolis Silvia Bonolis Davide Bonolis Adele Bonolis |
Paolo Bonolis (born 14 June 1961) is a famous Italian television host. He started his TV career in 1981. His first show was 3, 2, 1... contatto!, a children's program on the Italian national TV channel Rai.
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Who is Paolo Bonolis?
Paolo Bonolis is a well-known TV personality in Italy. He is famous for hosting many different types of shows. These include children's programs, game shows, and big prime-time entertainment shows. He often works with his friend and fellow entertainer, Luca Laurenti.
Early TV Career
In 1982, Paolo moved to another TV channel called Italia 1. There, he hosted Bim bum bam, which was also a popular show for kids. He continued hosting Bim Bum Bam until 1990. After that, he started hosting variety shows. Some of these shows were Urka!, Bulli & pupe, Non è la Rai, and Belli freschi.
Later, he went back to Rai. He hosted several popular evening shows. These included I cervelloni, Beato tra le donne, and the quiz show Luna park.
Success on Mediaset
In 1996, Paolo returned to Mediaset, another big Italian TV company. He had great success there. He hosted shows like Tira & molla. He also became very popular with prime-time shows such as Ciao Darwin and Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan?.
Around the same time, he also hosted Striscia la notizia on Canale 5. This was a satirical news program. He hosted it with his long-time friend and colleague, Luca Laurenti.
Return to Rai and Big Events
Paolo went back to Rai again in 2003. He presented Domenica in, a Sunday afternoon show. After that, he hosted Affari tuoi, which is the Italian version of the game show Deal or No Deal. This became one of Rai's most loved game shows.
In 2005, he hosted the Sanremo Music Festival 2005. This is Italy's most important music festival. He did such a great job that he was asked to host it again in 2009.
Later Shows and Film Debut
In the late 2000s, Paolo continued to host shows for Canale 5. These included Il senso della vita. He also brought back new versions of his successful shows Ciao Darwin and Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan?.
In 2006, Paolo also tried acting in movies. He appeared in the film Commediasexi.
Paolo Bonolis's Achievements
Paolo Bonolis has earned a lot from his work in television. He is known for his quick wit and energetic hosting style.
World Records
Paolo Bonolis holds an interesting world record. He once spoke 335 words in just one minute! These words were from the first chapter of a famous Italian novel called The Betrothed.
Advertising Campaigns
From 2000 to 2011, Paolo Bonolis appeared in many TV commercials. He starred in 30 adverts for Lavazza coffee. He often appeared with Luca Laurenti in these funny commercials.
Paolo Bonolis's Life Outside TV
Paolo Bonolis has a family and interests outside of his busy TV career.
Family Life
Paolo has five children: Stefano, Martina, Silvia, Davide, and Adele. He was married to Diane Zoeller and later to Sonia Bruganelli.
Hobbies and Interests
Paolo Bonolis is a very big fan of the Italian football team Inter Milan. His daughter, Anna Carollo, once said that he becomes like a "kid" when Inter plays because of his strong passion for the team. He has even taken part in official parties for the club. He was also the speaker for an Inter Milan match in 2009 when they won a big championship.
Paolo Bonolis's TV Shows
Here is a list of some of the many television shows Paolo Bonolis has hosted:
- Bim Bum Bam (1982–1990)
- Doppio slalom (1990)
- Urka! (1991)
- Sabato notte live (1992)
- Bulli e pupe (1992)
- Festival internazionale Stelle del circo (1992)
- Non è la Rai (1992–1993)
- Belli freschi (1993)
- Sei un fenomeno (1991)
- Occhio allo specchio (1993)
- I cervelloni (1994–1996)
- Beato tra le donne (1994–1997)
- Miss Italia nel mondo (1994–1996)
- Regalo di Natale (1994)
- La notte degli angeli (1994)
- Luna Park (1995–1996)
- 36° Premio della Regia Televisiva (1996)
- Tira e molla (1996–1998)
- Un disco per l'estate (1997–1998)
- Il gatto e la volpe (1997)
- Ciao Darwin (1998–2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019)
- Chi ha incastrato Peter Pan? (1999–2000, 2009–2010, 2017)
- Striscia la notizia (2000–2003)
- La notte dei Telegatti (2000)
- Italiani (2001)
- Domenica in (2003–2004)
- Affari tuoi (2003–2005)
- Sanremo Music Festival 2005
- Serie A (2005)
- Il senso della vita (2005–2006, 2007–2008, 2011)
- Fattore C (2006)
- Sanremo Music Festival 2009
- Avanti un altro! (since 2011)
- Music (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Paolo Bonolis para niños
