Gianni Paolo Explained

Gianni Paolo
Birth Name:Gianni Vincent Paolo
Birth Date:1996 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island, US
Years Active:2016present[1]

Gianni Vincent Paolo (born 1996 5, mf=yes),[2] is an Italian-American actor, writer and director known for playing the role of Brayden Weston on Power and its spin-off and sequel, .[3] He is also notable for portraying Chaz in the 2019 horror film Ma.

Early life

Paolo was born on May 27, 1996, in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2017, he was drafted 202nd overall in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League draft by the Shawinigan Cataractes. His rights were later acquired by the Charlottetown Islanders in exchange for a second round pick.

Paolo later moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting at the age of 19.

Career

In collaboration with Michael Rainey Jr., Paolo has launched an entertainment company, Twenty Two Entertainment, which is fully funded by Kenan Thompson's Artists For Artists and set to produce films, TV series, and multimedia ventures.[4]

Gianni is also known for his work on the This Past Weekend podcast hosted by comedian Theo Von.

On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Gianni has joined Sophie Turner and Katey Sagal in the Paramount Pictures thriller Trust. [5]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 Ma ChazMain role[6]
2016Arlo: The Burping PigGuy In Parkmain role
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2020present Brayden WestonMain role[7] [8]
20182019PowerBrayden WestonRecurring role[9]
2018The Fosters BryanEpisode: "Mother's Day"[10]
2017Chance Young LambertEpisode: "Define Normal"
2017The Mick JordanEpisode: "The Divorce"[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arlo: The Burping Pig info, cast and crew. subscription. 2022-02-01. www.msn.com.
  2. Web site: Gianni Paolo age - How old is Power Book 2 star Gianni Paolo? Celebrity News Showbiz & TV Express.co.uk. 2022-02-01. www.express.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Express. Daily. 2021-03-14. Gianni Paolo: What else has the Power Book 2 star been in?. 2022-02-01. Head Topics. en.
  4. Web site: 2022-03-29 . 'Power Book II: Ghost' Stars Gianni Paolo & Michael Rainey Jr. Launch Twenty Two Entertainment . 2022-03-30 . Deadline . en-US.
  5. https://deadline.com/2024/03/katey-sagal-billy-campbell-rhys-coiro-join-sophie-turner-thriller-trust-1235869934/
  6. Web site: Basement Party Turned Nightmare, Gianni Paolo Previews 'Ma' . 2022-03-05 . Cheddar . en.
  7. Web site: Gianni Paolo . 2022-03-06 . TVGuide.com . en.
  8. Muhammad. Latifah . 2022-01-28 . 'Power Book II': How to Watch 50 Cent's Hit Series Online . 2022-03-06 . Billboard . en-US.
  9. Web site: Williams . Brett . NASM . 2021-09-30 . The High Volume, Fight-Ready Workout 'Power' Actor Gianni Paolo Uses to Stay Fit . 2022-03-06 . Men's Health . en-US.
  10. Web site: Express . Daily . 2021-03-14 . Gianni Paolo: What else has the Power Book 2 star been in? . 2022-03-06 . Head Topics . en.
  11. Web site: Gianni Paolo Apple TV . subscription . 7 March 2022 . Apple TV.
  12. Web site: Angelo . Ray . 2022-02-11 . Gianni Paolo's Girlfriend: Who Is The Actor Dating and all. . 2022-03-05 . The Artistree . en-US.