Brian Bianchini

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name = Brian Bianchini

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location = San Francisco, California
deathdate = Death date and age|2004|3|16|1978|7|16
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Brian Leo Bianchini (July 16, 1978 - March 16, 2004) was an American male model.

Early life

Bianchini was born in San Francisco, 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.

Modeling career

Bianchini was photographed by some of the world's most renowned photographers, including Bruce Webber, Roger Moenks, David LaChapelle, Michael Childers, Steven Klein, Martin Ryter, Chris Makos, and George Machado among others. Roger Moenks said of working with Bianchini:

"I really enjoyed working with Bianchini on a number of projects including the Class of Click Yearbook. He was a very humble and cordial person and his photographs reflect his intensity, his strength and gentle nature."cite quote

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".

Death

Suffering from heavy depression, he killed himself after at least three suicide attempts, according to his former manager.

Bianchini was laid to rest at Italian Cemetery in Colma, California.

Modeling credits

*First Runner Up – All American Guys – 1999 Guy of the Year
*First Runner Up - "Playgirl"- Man of the Year - 2001
*Abercrombie & Fitch - Catalog – Spring 1999
*Undergear
*"International Male"
*"Cosmopolitan"
*"Vanity Fair" –Editorial by David LaChapelle
*"Instinct"
*"Men's Exercise"
*"Playgirl"– January 2001

Fashion designers

*Versace

Filmography

* "The Brotherhood" (2000)
* "Girl for Girl" (2000)
* "The Black Magic" (2002)

Music

*Gloria Estefan's - "Alma Caribena" CD Cover
*Moby’s – "Porcelain" - Music Video
*Lil Kim's - "No Matter What They Say" - Music Video

External links

*Imdb name|id=0080677|name=Brian Bianchini
* [http://modelsmore.50webs.com/BrianBianchini/ Unforgettable Brian!]
* [http://modelsmore.50webs.com/BrianBianchini/bio.html Brian Leo Bianchini]
* [http://modelsmore.50webs.com/BrianBianchini/scott.htm The Life of Brian]
* [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/19/MNBIANCHIN26.DTL Obituary]
*Find A Grave|id=8545699|name=Brian Leo Bianchini

Persondata
NAME= Bianchini, Brian
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Bianchini, Brian Leo
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Model, actor
DATE OF BIRTH= July 16, 1978
PLACE OF BIRTH= San Francisco, California
DATE OF DEATH= March 16, 2004
PLACE OF DEATH= San Francisco, California