Brian Bianchini
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| Brian Bianchini | |
| Born | Brian Leo Bianchini July 16, 1978 San Francisco, California |
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| Died | March 16, 2004 (aged 25) San Francisco, California |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Burial place | Italian Cemetery Colma, California |
| Occupation | Male model |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 195 – 205 lbs |
| Parents | Leo & Marcia Bianchini |
| Relatives | Diana, Gina, Lisa & Steve (siblings) |
Brian Leo Bianchini (July 16, 1978 - March 16, 2004) was an American male model.
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[edit] Early life
Brian 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.
[edit] Modeling career
Brian 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 Brian: "I really enjoyed working with Brian 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."
In addition to campaigns for Reebok, Versace, Abercrombie & Fitch and print ads for International Male and Undergear, Brian 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.
[edit] Death
Suffering from heavy depression, he killed himself after at least three suicide attempts, according to his former manager.
Brian was laid to rest at Italian Cemetery in Colma, California.
[edit] 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
- DNR
- Vanity Fair –Editorial by David LaChapelle
- Instinct
- Men's Exercise
- Playgirl– January 2001
[edit] Fashion designers
[edit] TV/Films
- The Black Magic (2002)
- The Brotherhood (2000)
- Girl for Girl (2000)
- Baywatch Hawaii
[edit] Music
- Gloria Estefan's - Alma Caribena CD Cover
- Moby’s – Porcelain - Music Video
- Lil Kim's - No Matter What They Say - Music Video
[edit] External links
- Bickerton, Sean (2004-03-25). In Memoriam: Brian Bianchini. modellaunch.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
- Unforgettable Brian!. MaleModels and Actors-CoverMen. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
- Baldwin, Aaron E. Brian Leo Bianchini. MaleModels and Actors-CoverMen. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
- Hoover, Scott. SCOTT HOOVER'S WORDS - the life of Brian. MaleModels and Actors-CoverMen. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
- Brian Bianchini. Celebrity MaleModels. Retrieved on 2007-08-22.
- Brian Bianchini at the Internet Movie Database
- BIANCHINI, Brian Leo Obituary. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved on 2007-08-23.
- Brian Leo Bianchini at Find A Grave
