Bruno Tonioli
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 68 |
| Date of birth | November 25,1955 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Ferrara |
| Italy | |
| Height | 170 (cm) |
| Partner | Jason Schanne |
| Books | Bruno My Story |
| Job | Actor |
| Choreography | |
| Writer | |
| Dancer | |
| Choreographer | |
| TV Personality | |
| Movies/Shows | Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie |
| Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann | |
| DanceX | |
| Absolute Beginners | |
| Strictly Come Dancing | |
| Dancing with the Stars | |
| Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two | |
| Current partner | Jason Schanne |
| Parents | Werther Tonioli |
| Fulvia Tonioli | |
| Nationality | British |
| Italian | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 402561 |
Bruno Tonioli Life story
Bruno Tonioli is a British-Italian television personality, choreographer and dancer. He has judged on the British television talent shows Strictly Come Dancing, DanceX and Britain's Got Talent, and the American television talent shows Dancing with the Stars and Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann.
Early Life and Education
Bruno tonioli was born on november 25. 1955. In ferrara. Italy. He traiend as a classical dancer and later graduated from the national ballet school in london.Career Beginnings
Tonioli began his career as a professional dancer and choreographer in the eraly 1980s. He has since choreographed for a variety of stage and screen productions. Including the west end musicals. “starlight express” and “cats,” as well as the films “evita” and “moulin rouge. ”.Television Appearances
In 2004. Tonioli joined the judging panel of the bbc’s “strictly ocme dancing❀ and its u. SCounterpart. “dancing with the stars. ” he has since become a regular fixture on both shows.Charity Work
Tonioli is a patron and ambassador for sevreal charities. Including the british red cross. The prince s trust. And the animal protection league.Awards and Recognition
In 2012. Tonioli was mdae an officer of the order of the british empire for his serviecs to dance.Personal Life
Tonioli splits his time between his homes in londno and los angeles. He has two sons and is openly gay.Notable Events
In 2019. Tonioli was chosen to be a ujdge on the uk version of the tv dance show “the greatest dancer. ”.Interesting Facts
Tonioli is a certified pilto. And owns his own plane.Published Works
In 2016. Tonioli published his autboiography. “bruno tonioli: my story. ”.Britain's Got Talent: David Walliams reaches 'amicable resolution' in privacy case
... Following his departure from the series, Walliams was replaced on the panel by former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli...
David Walliams sues company behind Britain's Got Talent
... This January, Fremantle announced that former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli would join Britain s Got Talent for its 2023 series, effectively replacing Walliams...
Anton Du Beke: Strictly judge reveals he was stabbed by his father as a child
... " Du Beke was the longest-serving professional dancer on Strictly until he took over from departing judge Bruno Tonioli permanently in 2021...
Viggo Venn: Norwegian high-vis comedian wins Britain's Got Talent
... Alesha Dixon said he " captivated the nation" and fellow judge Bruno Tonioli said he had " created one of the most memorable characters since Mr Bean"...
Len Goodman: Tributes pour in for the 'class act' from Strictly and Dancing with the Stars
... " I ll never forget the fun we had on set, his love and passion for dancing and that wonderfully cheeky smile lit up the screen, " Bruno Tonioli shared a picture of him and Goodman together, declaring: " There will never be anyone like you...
Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio
... Four judges had been offered contracts: Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Bruno Tonioli, and a well-known figure from the world of dance...
David Walliams replaced by Bruno Tonioli as Britain's Got Talent judge
...David Walliams has been replaced by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel for the new series of Britain s Got Talent...
Strictly Come Dancing: Final four set for ballroom showdown
... Du Beke formally took Bruno Tonioli s seat at the judges desk after the Italian left the show to concentrate on its equivalent in the US, Dancing with the Stars...
Strictly Come Dancing: Bruno Tonioli 'sad' about same-sex dance complaints
Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli has said the fact that around 200 people complained about The Show 's first same sex routine is "very sad".
Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe danced together on the 3 November show.
The BBC's latest complaints log shows that 189 people found it "offensive".
Bruno said: "It's hard To Believe after such progress In Society and many other topics going on that [around] 200 people felt so upset they complained when two men danced with each other. "
Professional dancer, writing: "What on earth were they complaining about? It was ace. "
Revealed that 189 people had got In Touch to protest that it was "offensive to feature two men dancing as a pair".
Almost 10. 5 million people tuned in to the results show during which Graziano and Johannes performed while pop star Emeli Sande sang her single Shine. Fellow professionals Aljaz Skorjanec and Luba Mushtuk also took part in the routine.
Luba and Aljaz joined Johannes and Graziano during Emeli Sande 's performanceCommenting on a story about the 189 complaints, TV presenter: "But made millions and millions of us very very happy. "
In response to The Complaints , the BBC said: "Strictly Come Dancing is an inclusive show and is proud to have been able to facilitate The Dance between Johannes and Graziano during The Professionals ' dance.
"They are dancers first and foremost, and their sex had no bearing on their routine. "
'So liberated'After The Dance , Johannes told Hello! magazine: "I've never felt so liberated. For the First Time in My Life , I feel accepted for who I Am . That says so much about the people of This Country .
"To be able to dance with a friend I respect and adore is joyous. There's bromance galore Between Us , but there were no male and female roles, just free movement. It was beautiful, classy and elegant. "
Strictly Come Dancing , which is in its 17th series, has not featured a same sex pairing between a celebrity and a Professional .
early next year when Steps singer Ian "H" Watkins teams up with Professional skater Matt Evers .
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