I thought he was the strongest in the first show.
Dancing With the Stars 8: Meet Gilles Marini
By Lynn on Dancing With the Stars
Gilles Marini
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Thirty-three-year-old Gilles Marini is a French actor from Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France. He started working as a baker in his father’s bakery when he was 8 years old and after graduating from high school, Gilles joined the French army. He was stationed in Paris, where he acted as a fireman for the famous Brigade des Sapeurs Pompiers de Paris. After leaving the military, Gilles decided to go to the United States and to learn English while working as a model. Gilles began working as a model in his early 20s. One of his first jobs was a TV commercial for Bud Light. He made his acting debut at the age of 29, in the 2005 horror flick Screech of the Decapitated.
He is most well-known for playing the role of Dante in Sex and the City: The Movie. He’s married and his wife’s name is Carole. Together, they have a son named Georges and a daughter named Juliana.
Filmography:
1. "Tellement vrai" (2008) TV series
2. Sex and the City (2008) …. Dante
3. "West Hollywood La Serie" (2008) TV series …. Sebastien
4. "Dirty Sexy Money" …. Italian Designer (1 episode, 2007)
5. "The Bold and the Beautiful" …. French waiter / … (2 episodes, 2005-2007)
6. Stand Up (2007/I) …. Photographer
7. "Ugly Betty" …. Jean-Luc (1 episode, 2006)
8. The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006) …. Attractive man in club
9. "Windfall" …. French Man (1 episode, 2006)
10. "Criminal Minds" …. Curt (1 episode, 2006)
11. "Passions" …. Italian Bicycle Rider (1 episode, 2006)
12. Screech of the Decapitated (2005) (V) …. Henri |
