Marco Perego is an Italian artist and film producer based in the United States. He rose to prominence after film producer Gilda Moratti purchased one of his works. When he married actress Zoe Saldana, his fame skyrocketed.
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Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Marco Perego Saldana |
| Date Of Birth | 1 March 1979 |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthplace | Salo, Brescia, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Artist, film producer |
| Sexuality: | Straight |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs.) |
| Relationship Status: | Married |
| Wife | Zoe Saldana |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Ezio Perego |
| Mother | N/A |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
Marco Perego Age, Biography
Zoe Saldana’s husband, Marco Perego, was born in Italy on March 1, 1979, and spent years perfecting his football skills before being selected to play for Venice’s professional team.
However, at the age of 21, Perego Saldana suffered a leg injury, forcing him to abandon his dream of playing professionally. Rather than allowing that to define him, he packed his belongings and moved to New York City to pursue his passion for art.
Marco Perego Height & Weight
The husband of Zoe Saldana is 5 feet 6 inches (167 centimeters) tall. He also weighs approximately 154 pounds (70 kilograms).
Marco Perego Wife
The two first met on a flight to New York. They felt a connection after that and began dating in March 2013. The couple married in June 2013 after dating for nine years.
He has three children with his wife, actress Zoe Saldana. Bowie Ezio and Zen were born in November 2014, followed by Cy Aridio in February 2017.
Marco Perego’s Net Worth
According to Popular Networth, the celebrity’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of February 2024. The information source, however, is unofficial and thus untrustworthy. His thriving art and film production careers are his main sources of income.
Career
He began his career as an artist in New York, USA, in 2002, after retiring from football. His art career did not take off immediately, and he was forced to work odd jobs to make ends meet. Gilda Moratti, a well-known film producer, purchased one of his works, launching his career.
Marco Perego’s paintings gradually gained popularity. His work has been exhibited in galleries around the world, including Zurich’s Galerie Gmurzynska, Museo Tuscolano, Art Basel, and the Royal Arts Academy. In addition, he is in charge of the background for Dolce & Gabbana’s Where Fashion Meets Art campaign.
He has also worked as a film producer on films such as Keyhole Garden, Black, and White Stripes: The Juventus Story, and Me + Her.
