Adrian Bellani
Encyclopedia
Adrian Bellani is an American
actor
. He is best known as the second actor to play the role of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald
(a role originated in 1999 by Jesse Metcalfe
of Desperate Housewives
fame) on the NBC
daytime drama, Passions
.
Of Salvadoran
and Italian
descent, as a child Bellani moved to El Salvador
with his family. He received his schooling at the American School of El Salvador
(Escuela Americana), There, Bellani not only competed in international horse jumping competitions, but he won and was invited to compete in the Central America
Games representing his country. Bellani also became a very accomplished volleyball player and once again he found himself invited to partake in the Central America Games. The team that he played for won the Central American tournament. Bellani was privileged to train with the El Salvador National team. later returned to the United States to study finance at Southern Methodist University
. Bellani went on to receive a finance degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Shortly after, Salvadoran fashion photographer Roberto Aguilar asked him to be the face of the Toni & Guy Bed Head campaign.
People en Espanol Magazine voted him to be one of the 25 hottest Latin bachelors in the world (2006). In 2007, Bellani appeared with co-star Heidi Mueller
on The Tyra Banks Show
to help host Tyra
through "soap opera school".
Bellani currently resides in the Los Angeles yet remains extremely close with his family and visits them often in San Salvador.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is best known as the second actor to play the role of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald
Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald
Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. The youngest son of the once-missing Martin Fitzgerald and Mexican immigrant Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald, the character as played by Jesse Metcalfe was caught in a love triangle with true love Charity Standish and...
(a role originated in 1999 by Jesse Metcalfe
Jesse Metcalfe
Jesse Eden Metcalfe is an American actor, best known for his role on Desperate Housewives as John Rowland. He is also notable for his portrayal of Miguel Lopez-Fitzgerald on the soap opera Passions and his starring role as the title character in the movie John Tucker Must Die.-Early life:Metcalfe...
of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
fame) on the NBC
NBC
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daytime drama, Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
.
Of Salvadoran
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
and Italian
Italy
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descent, as a child Bellani moved to El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
with his family. He received his schooling at the American School of El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
(Escuela Americana), There, Bellani not only competed in international horse jumping competitions, but he won and was invited to compete in the Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
Games representing his country. Bellani also became a very accomplished volleyball player and once again he found himself invited to partake in the Central America Games. The team that he played for won the Central American tournament. Bellani was privileged to train with the El Salvador National team. later returned to the United States to study finance at Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
. Bellani went on to receive a finance degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Shortly after, Salvadoran fashion photographer Roberto Aguilar asked him to be the face of the Toni & Guy Bed Head campaign.
People en Espanol Magazine voted him to be one of the 25 hottest Latin bachelors in the world (2006). In 2007, Bellani appeared with co-star Heidi Mueller
Heidi Mueller
Heidi Jo Mueller is an American actress. She portrayed the role of Kay Bennett on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions from 2003 until 2008-Career:...
on The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show
The Tyra Banks Show, also known as and shortened to Tyra or The Tyra Show, is an American talk show hosted by Tyra Banks. The last new episode aired on Friday, May 28, 2010.-2005-2009: Syndication:...
to help host Tyra
Tyra Banks
Tyra Lynne Banks is an American model, media personality, actress, occasional singer, author and businesswoman. She first became famous as a model, but television appearances were her commercial breakthrough...
through "soap opera school".
Bellani currently resides in the Los Angeles yet remains extremely close with his family and visits them often in San Salvador.