His fame is mainly due to the comedy duoGigi e Andrea with fellow comedian Gigi Sammarchi.[3] After several television appearances they became one of the most famous duos of Italian cinema in the 1980s. They are known for their easy-going style and irreverence. Gigi e Andrea were spokespeople for Agip Petroli and Autobianchi Y10 4WD in the 1980s.
After gaining popularity with Sammarchi, Andrea Roncato continued his solo career starring in several films (including some Christmas comedies with Massimo Boldi and Christian De Sica) and in some television series.
In addition to his work as an actor, presenter, and voice actor, Roncato is also an acting teacher. He has served as an art director for several nightclubs and charity events. Roncato has actively promoted the "SOS Foca Monaca" campaign, supported a Fabriano initiative to raise awareness about responsible dog ownership, particularly the collection of dog waste, and has been named a global ambassador for the protection of disabled children.[4] He is a great lover of animals, especially dogs, and has managed to create a special shelter for strays. He personally owns two, a setter named Padberg and a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, Tullio.[2]
Private life
In 1985, he had a two month affair with the pornography star Moana Pozzi, whom he met on the set of I pompieri.[5]
In 1997, he married Stefania Orlando, a presenter and television actress, but the marriage ended in divorce after two years. Tabloid newspapers reported that his divorce was mainly due to his drug abuse.[6]
^Giordano, Lucio (9 December 2022). "Convinsi la mia donna ad abortire e da allora chiedo perdono a Dio" [I convinced my woman to have an abortion and have been asking God for forgiveness ever since]. Dipiù (in Italian). No. 49. pp. 86–89.
