Francesco Bilotto Explained

Francesco Bilotto (born August 30, 1981) is a television design and entertaining expert, contributing to many media sources. Currently seen as a re-appearing guest on national network news morning programs as well as daytime entertainment talk shows, he also has a self-titled segment "The Francesco Fix" on NBC New York.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early years

Francesco Bilotto was born to Italian descent parents and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin.[5] Bilotto spent his childhood living with his mother in a Cape Cod home on Lake Michigan's shoreline,[6] which is where his love for design and passion for natural beauty began.

Career

Francesco has appeared on ABC The View[7] and NBC Today Show,[8] and is a TODAY Tastemaker,[9] He has also appeared on New York Live, WNBC New York,[10] and Good Morning America ABC Television Network.[11] [12] [13] Bilotto has also had mentions in Closer Weekly, People magazine[14] and other national publications.[15] [16] [14] [17] [18] Bilotto has worked as a free-lance creative consultant to Discover Wisconsin, a program showcasing the state and its vast landscape, locals and historical sites. In 2000, he lived in Chicago and volunteered his talents to Equality Illinois.[19] In 2009 Bilotto moved to San Francisco, California, in pursuit of inspiration and extending his brand on a national level which then brought him to his current home of New York City in 2011. In addition to his broadcast career, Bilotto keeps a private client list including Manhattan socialites, many well known celebrities [20] and Wall Street dwellers.[21]

Personal life

Bilotto resides in Manhattan, New York.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Video - NBC New York. NBC New York. April 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402032823/http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Francesco-Fix--Spring-Cleaning/297165361,. April 2, 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Video - NBC New York. NBC New York. 3 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150326203820/http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/The-Francesco-Fix--New-Year--New-You--New-Room/287448461. March 26, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Video - NBC New York. NBC New York. April 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402032823/http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Francesco-Fix--Best-Of-the-USA/268909141. April 2, 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Video - NBC New York. NBC New York. April 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402032823/http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Francesco-Fix--Summer-Hosting/265108881. April 2, 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: A Q&A with Interior Designer and Entertaining Expert, Francesco Bilotto. VRAI Magazine. April 3, 2015.
  6. Web site: Ginger Zee's wedding planner thrilled with his Michigan 'wedding mafia'. June 2014. MLive.com. October 23, 2017.
  7. Web site: WATCH: Francesco Bilotto Gives Candace's Dressing Room a Makeover on 'The View' Video - The View. ABC. October 23, 2017.
  8. Web site: Before and after: Must-see home makeover photos. TODAY.com. October 23, 2017.
  9. Web site: Francesco Bilotto is a TODAY Tastemaker! What to know about the interior designer. Amy. Eley. Today.com. October 23, 2017.
  10. Web site: Small Space Makeover. NBC New York. April 3, 2015.
  11. Web site: Ginger Zee's Extreme Office Makeover. ABC News. ABC News. April 3, 2015.
  12. Web site: GMA Live: Ginger Zee, Sara Haines Plan Their Wedding Video - ABC News. ABC News. ABC News. April 3, 2015.
  13. Web site: Make Lovely Valentine's Day Plans at the Last Minute. ABC News. ABC News. April 3, 2015.
  14. Web site: Good Morning America's Ginger Zee Marries Ben Aaron : People.com. PEOPLE.com. April 3, 2015.
  15. Web site: Francesco Bilotto Styles A Manhattan Apartment. FrancescoBilotto.com. October 23, 2017.
  16. Web site: Francesco Bilotto- Wedding of Ginger Zee to Ben Aaron. FrancescoBilotto.com. October 23, 2017.
  17. News: Sherwin-Williams' 2018 Color of the Year Is Finally Here — And It Doesn't Disappoint. 2017-10-03. House Beautiful. 2017-10-31. en.
  18. News: Cooking for a crowd: When to re-heat and when to cheat. Now. Melissa Erickson More Content. Washington County News/Holmes County Times. 2017-11-02. en.
  19. Web site: Until everybody can get Married............. Ronnie Vanna. February 2, 2008. October 23, 2017. YouTube.
  20. Web site: How to Throw a Valentine's Day Friendship Party. February 12, 2016. USMagazine.com. October 23, 2017.
  21. Web site: Ginger Zee's Northern Michigan Wedding at the Inn at Bay Harbor - MyNorth.com. MyNorth.com. June 13, 2014 . April 3, 2015.