Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit.[1][2][3] He is a former footballer in Serie D.[4]
Alberto Mondi | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Mondi in 2019 | |
| Born | 17 January 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, businessman |
| Website | Alberto Mondi on Instagram |
Personal life
editEducation and work in South Korea
editHe attended Kangwon National University and was a Teaching Assistant there between September 2008 – July 2010. Also in 2008, he was a trainee at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul for four months. From September 2010 – June 2011 he was a Research Analyst for The Korea Institute of Public Finance.[5] Between June 2011 and September 2013, he was a Brand Ambassador for SABMiller's Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer.[6]
He has been with Fiat Chrysler as a Sales Area Manager since October 2013,[7] and a member of the board of directors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea since April 2013.[6][8] He has written articles for the Korea and the World Economy Journal, the Korea Institute of Public Finance publications, and Newsweek Korea.[6][9]
In October 2016, Mondi was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy as recognition for his contributions to both Italian and Korean cultures.[10]
In addition to his native Italian language, he speaks Korean, English and Chinese.[6]
Broadcast and acting career
editIn 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like clothing fashion,[11] tourism,[12] and food.[13]
Celebrity and endorsements
editHe is a model for Mr. Pizza.[14] As a popular TV personality he is photographed on the celebrity scene in Seoul.[15]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | Non-Summit | JTBC | Himself | cast member[2][3] |
| 2015 | Happy Together 3 | KBS | Himself | guest, 1 Episode[16] |
| 2015–2016 | Where Is My Friend's Home | JTBC | Himself | cast member[17][18][19] |
| 2015 | Witch Hunt | JTBC | Himself | cast member[20] |
| 2015 | Amazing Recipe | KBS | Himself | co-host, pilot series[16] |
| 2015 | China is Do-ol | JTBC | Himself | cast member |
| 2017–present | Welcome, First Time in Korea? | MBC | Himself | host |
| 2018 | Stray Directors | SBS | ||
| 2021 | Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples | MBN |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Suspect | foreign reporter |
Radio
edit| Year | Title | Station | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lee Hyun-woo's Music Album | KBS Cool FM | Himself | host, Italian music segment |
References
edit- ^ Kim, Slater (27 August 2014). "이런 비정상 G11 때문에 월요일이 기다려지다니, 이런 나 비정상인가요?" (in Korean). Naeil Shot Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ a b Khelil, Nawael (5 January 2015). "Alberto Mondi Admits He Wouldn\'t Like His Dad To Be Too Much Of A Philanthropist". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b Ahn, Woorim (20 April 2015). "Alberto Mondi, "There is a tour course for Americans to see Italy's mafia"". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Hwang, Ji-young (22 July 2014). "'비정상회담' G11-신해철, 꿈보다 행복이 우선" (in Korean). TVreport. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "History – The Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF)". The Korea Institute of Public Finance. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Alberto Mondi". LinkedIn. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Shin, Dong-yoon (30 October 2014). ""마성의 알차장이에욥"…비정상회담 伊대표로 활약 중인 알베르토 몬디 피아트 크라이슬러 차장" (in Korean). Herald Economics. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "ITCCK Organization and History". The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Mondi, Alberto. 피자 주문도 못하는 이탈리아 남자 December 2011 (in Korean). Newsweek Korea. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Instagram". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ Mondi, Alberto (5 February 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 왜 이탈리아인은 옷을 잘 입을까 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ Mondi, Alberto (12 March 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 한국은 구석구석이 숨어 있는 보석이다 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ Mondi, Alberto (7 May 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 식당·수퍼 식재료 절반을 그 지역 생산물로 채워라 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ Lee, Minha (4 September 2014). "미스터피자, 신제품 '오솔레' 피자 모델 '알베르토 몬디' 선정" (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "Alberto Mondi poses for photographs during the Lolita Lempicka 3rd cocktail party at Y1975". Getty Images. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ a b Kim, Sarah (6 May 2015). ‘비정상회담’ 알베르토, KBS 파일럿 ‘대단한 레시피’ 공동MC 발탁[출처] 본 기사는 조선닷컴에서 작성된 기사 입니다 (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Ghim, Sora (29 January 2015). "JTBC Show 'Where Is My Friend's House' Releases Official Posters". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ 네팔 수잔-'비정상회담' G12, "'네팔 지진' 기도해주세요" (in Korean). CJ E&M ENews24. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ ‘내친구집’ 이번엔 이탈리아로 떠난다..로빈, 막내로 합류 (in Korean). Ten Asia. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Hong, Hye-jin (13 April 2015). "Choi Hyun-suk and Alberto Mondi to guest star on 'Witch Hunt'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 7 May 2015.