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Bartolo "Buddy" Valastro Jr., an Italian American baker and reality TV star, is famous for his hit show Cake Boss and TLC's Carlo's Bakery.
Buddy Valastro is an American chef and television personality best known for his role as the star of Cake Boss, Kitchen Boss, and Buddy's Bakery Rescue. His popular baking program has earned significant acclaim and millions of viewers worldwide. Valastro is widely respected for his exquisite baking creations and design excellence.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Buddy Valastro is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 3, 1977, Buddy Valastro was born in Hoboken, New Jersey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Takes Over Family Bakery</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 17, Valastro took over his family's bakery after his father's death.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cake Boss Debuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>The reality television show "Cake Boss," showcasing Valastro's cake designs, premieres on TLC.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens Carlo's Bakery in Times Square</div><div class='timeline-text'>Valastro expands his family's bakery to a flagship location in Times Square.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Kitchen Boss Premieres</div><div class='timeline-text'>Valastro's second television show "Kitchen Boss," a cooking show, premieres on TLC.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Buddy V's Ristorante Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>Valastro opens his first restaurant, Buddy V's Ristorante, in Las Vegas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hand Injury</div><div class='timeline-text'>Valastro suffered a serious hand injury in a bowling accident but continues to bake and operate his businesses.</div></div></div>
Buddy Valastro, an American celebrity chef, was born on March 3, 1977 and is currently 46 years old. He is best known for his role as the head pastry chef and Cake Boss on the TLC television show, "Cake Boss," and is the owner of Carlo's Bake Shop in New Jersey.
Buddy Valastro has an estimated net worth of $15M. He is best known as the star of the reality show "Cake Boss" and a celebrity chef. His wealth is largely derived from his work on the show, as well as his business, Carlo's Bakery. He also has various investments and sponsorships which have contributed to his overall fortune.
