FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com APRIL 16, 2015 • BUZZ • THE QUEENS COURIER 63 Bayside actor muscles in on Hollywood BY THE QUEENS COURIER STAFF editorial@queenscourier.com/@QueensCourier Bayside actor Peter Gaudio is keeping himself quite busy these days both on and off the screen. Gaudio has a starring role in the upcoming Steve Rahaman fi lm “Snitches,” which according to IMDb is scheduled to premiere in 2016. Starring Chris Victor and Daniel O’Shea, the movie tells the story of a New York City crime boss undermined by an associate working with corrupt police offi cers to bring the syndicate down. The Bayside resident and Corona native was most recently featured in the boxing fi lm “Back in the Day,” starring Alec Baldwin, Danny Glover and Michael Madsen. He’s also part of “Take it Back,” a mob TV drama currently in production. But away from the production sets, Gaudio showcases his comedic and singing talents during the “Wiseguys and Women of Comedy” act playing weekly at Il Bacco restaurant in Little Neck. An active bodybuilder and former Mr. New York City, Gaudio got his fi rst break on the screen in the 1992 fi lm “A Bronx Tale” starring Chazz Palmentieri and Robert DeNiro, who also directed. Gaudio said DeNiro selected him in an open audition for one of many background roles in the fi lm shot on location in Astoria. Over the years, he worked to refi ne his acting craft, studying with many renowned acting coaches in New York City including the late actor William Hickey and Alice Spivak. Those lessons paid off for Gaudio, as he’s worked in dozens of fi lms and television shows based in New York and had a recurring role in the off-Broadway murdermystery show “Murdered by the Mob.” Even so, there’s only one role more important in his life. “Working with talented artists is living a dream, but the best role I play each and every day is being the greatest father I can be to my 10-year-old daughter Petrina,” he said. Image courtesy of Peter Gaudio Bayside actor Peter Gaudio JOB 019-AD QUEENS COURIER 8.75 X 5.6875 LIU POST’S CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH SUMMER 2015 PROGRAM July 6-30, 2015 • CELEBRATING 35 YEARS INQUIRE ABOUT TRANSPORTATION! Admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited. Are You the Parent of a Gifted Child? LIU Post’s Center for Gifted Youth announces its 35th annual Summer Program for gifted children. The four-week program runs from July 6-July 30, 2015 and is open to gifted children entering grades 2 in September 2015. The major focus of the program is to expand students’ knowledge and develop creative and critical thinking skills. The program offers children the opportunity to learn in an exciting and accepting environment. For information call 516-299-2160 or email gifted@post.liu.edu Now find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter LIU Post College of Education, Information and Technology 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548-1300 Email: gifted@post.liu.edu liu.edu/post/giftedyouth Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, Director
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