Italian Walk of Fame explained

The Italian Walk of Fame (IWOF) located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful persons of Italian descent. The walk of fame is located in the downtown Little Italy district. The IWOF consists of stars placed permanently and prominently in the sidewalk on the north side of College Street between Grace Street and Clinton Street.

History

It was co-founded by Jimi Bertucci and Marisa Lang, and launched on September 7, 2009.

Inductees

Past inductees include:

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2009Rudoplh BrattyReal estate developer
Phil EspositoHockey player
Julian FantinoPolitician
Connie FrancisSinger
Giancarlo GianniniActor
Johnny LombardiBroadcaster
2010Armand AssanteActor
Enrico ColantoniActor
Frank IacobucciSupreme Court judge
Frank Mancuso Sr.Film studio executive
Dean Martin (posthumous)Singer
2011Luigi AquiliniBusiness man
Bobby CurtolaSinger
Alfredo De GasperisContractor/developer/builder
Roberto LuongoHockey player
Franco NeroActor
Connie StevensSinger/actress
2012Carlo BaldassarraBusiness man
Maria Grazia CucinottaActress
Beverly D'AngeloActress
Joe PantolianoActor
2013Lou BiffisBusiness man
Jennifer DaleActress
Robert DaviActor
John Saxon (posthumous)Actor
2014Andy DonatoEditorial cartoonist
Joseph MancinelliBusiness man
Joe MantegnaActor
Gino VannelliSinger

See also

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