American model and actor
Brian Bianchini
Born Brian Leo Bianchini
(1978-07-16 ) July 16, 1978Died March 16, 2004(2004-03-16) (aged 25)San Francisco, California, U.S.
Years active 1990s–2000s Modeling information Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Brian Leo Bianchini (July 16, 1978 – March 16, 2004) was an American male model and occasional film actor, active from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s.
Early life
Bianchini was born in San Francisco to Italian parents, and attended Mills High School in Millbrae, California . He also attended Skyline College in San Bruno, California . He started wrestling at the age of seven and won both high school and intercollegiate wrestling competitions.[ 1]
Modeling career
Bianchini was photographed by some of the world's most renowned photographers, including Bruce Weber , Roger Moenks, David LaChapelle , Martin Ryter, Steven Klein , Chris Makos and George Machado among others. In addition to campaigns for Reebok , Versace , Abercrombie & Fitch and print ads for International Male and Undergear, Bianchini was featured in Vanity Fair , Men's Exercise , Glamour , Cosmopolitan , Playgirl and Men's Fitness magazines. He was also featured in cover articles for TV Guide and Instinct . Bianchini also appeared on the cover of Gloria Estefan 's Alma Caribena album, and appeared in music videos for Moby and Lil' Kim .
Death
Heavily depressed at 25, Bianchini hanged himself in March 2004.[ 2] He was buried at Italian Cemetery in Colma, California .[ 1]
Modeling credits
First Runner Up – All American Guys – 1999 Guy of the Year
First Runner Up – Playgirl – Man of the Year – 2001
Filmography
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