Paolo Kessisoglu
About Paolo Kessisoglu
Paolo Kessisoglu (born 25 July 1969) is an Italian actor, comedian and television presenter. He is best known for the duo Luca e Paolo, formed with his friend Luca Bizzarri. Kessisoglu was also a member of the comedic group Cavalli Marci ("Rotten Horses").
Kessisoglu was born in Genoa to an Armenian family. His paternal grandfather moved as a child with his family from Smyrna (today Izmir, Turkey) to Greece and later to Italy to escape from the Armenian genocide, with the family settling in Trieste for several years before finally moving to Genoa. The original surname, Keshishian, was Turkized during the escape into Kesisoglu, then Hellenized to Kesisoglou. In June 2003, Kessisoglu married TV anchor and journalist Sabrina Donadel, with whom he has a daughter, Lunita, born in 2003.
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What is Paolo Kessisoglu known for?
He is an Italian actor, comedian and television presenter best known for the duo Luca e Paolo, formed with his friend Luca Bizzarri.
Was Paolo Kessisoglu part of any comedy group?
Yes, he was a member of the comedic group Cavalli Marci, which translates as "Rotten Horses".
Where was Paolo Kessisoglu born?
He was born on 25 July 1969 in Genoa to an Armenian family.
What is the origin of Kessisoglu's family name?
The original surname was Keshishian; it was Turkized into Kesisoglu during the family's escape from the Armenian genocide, and later Hellenized to Kesisoglou.
Is Paolo Kessisoglu married?
Yes, in June 2003 he married TV anchor and journalist Sabrina Donadel, with whom he has a daughter, Lunita, born in 2003.
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