Today we’d like to introduce you to Rocco Leo Gaglioti.
Hi Rocco Leo, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
So, here’s the short version: I was this chubby kid from Orlando, Florida. I was a total drama kid, taking acting classes and doing all sorts of acting gigs in my school and early teens. I was on the Mickey Mouse Club TV show and did some Disney commercials. I was on TV shows like Super Force and Sea Quest, and appeared with John Goodman in a movie they filmed in Orlando called Matinee.
As I grew up, I got taller and more fit and was scouted to be a model in Milan, Italy. At 17 years old, I moved there with a modeling contract and worked in commercials and modeling, including runway and print modeling for designers like Armani. I worked all over Europe and worked the Miami and New York markets.
When I got back to the US, I started on-camera work for Fashion News Live, which I’ve been doing for several seasons and traveled the world for. I’ve also hosted a travel show called City Showcase and won awards for my on camera work
Now, I’m back in Los Angeles, continuing to pursue my acting career. I’m represented by the fantastic agent Ian Curbishley at the Arrowheart Talent Agency and my amazing manager Milt Suchin, who’s been in the industry for over 40 years and manages only top talent. I truly feel like I have the best agent and the best manager in the world. They are both amazing individuals that have taken their time to sit with me to carve out my career path.
I’ve grown up in the industry and have been involved in many different aspects of it. It’s what I love and what I enjoy. I absolutely love living in Los Angeles, full-time, and working with my team to decide which projects are a good fit. I love everything about the creative aspect of our creative industry in this amazing city.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Oh, there have been so many obstacles and challenges along the way. If it was easy, anyone could do it. I even have tattoos on the inside of my arms that say never give up, indomitable spirit. I’ve been through so much, and I’ve learned that the entertainment industry is tough. Most of the time, you’re being rejected. It’s a tough industry, and every door that closes is a new opportunity. It takes a lot of resilience to keep going after all these years. My passion, drive, and resilience have never changed. Every failure is a learning experience. There are no overnight success stories. In the industry, they say overnight success, but the person has been in the business for over a decade. I’m not giving up on my personal dreams and aspirations. I’ll keep working hard and doing my best on every project I’m involved in. My passion, love, and drive are what keep me going in this beautiful and exciting entertainment industry.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am known for multiple things, but probably the most prominent is on camera talent for several shows such as Dr. Phil, Fashion News Live, City Showcase, Fashion Able, and my voiceover work with the Amazing Race and Netflix’s Halftime. The documentary about Jennifer Lopez. I’ve been in this business for an extremely long time and I’ve been involved in so many various projects. It would take forever to type everything out here, but everything is pretty much updated on my IMDb page. 🙂
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
When it comes to taking risks, I go all in during my auditions or any on-camera work. I give it my absolute best, with no regrets or looking back. I don’t hold back and let go of all my inhibitions and fearful thoughts. After all, we only live once, right? I’ve come to the point where I don’t care what others think of me. I only care about doing my best for the role I’m playing on camera. It’s interesting how when you’re in front of the camera, depending on what you’re doing, you start thinking about how the director might perceive your performance. But you have to remind yourself that you were chosen to play this role or do what they’re asking because of who you are and what you’ve been casted to do. So, don’t hold anything back and let it all out. Don’t leave any stones unturned.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roccofnl/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rocco.l.gaglioti
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roccoleogaglioti/
- Twitter: https://x.com/rlgrocks
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fashionnewslivefnl
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2811859/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Image Credits
Photos by: Douglas Bassett, Thierry Brouard, Gideon Lewin
