Born in Milan, Italy, Paolo Seganti used the boxing ring as a surrogate
stage, winning the Italian Amateur Championship within six months and
continuing fighting and acting (theatre) on and off for 5 years. But it
was his look that was immediately in demand by photographer/filmmakers
such as Jean-Paul Goude, Peter Lindberg, Jean-Baptiste Mondino and
Bruce Weber, fronting worldwide campaigns for Chanel, YSL, Lanvin and
Calvin Klein. All of this however was a temporary diversion, and Paolo
began working extensively on the New York stage, receiving critical
acclaim for lead roles in, 'Equus' and the self-directed, 'Whose Life
Is It Anyway?'.
Paolo Seganti was 'discovered' by a fashion photographer during his
(very) successful career in the boxing ring, with a record of 40-0-2
(38 of the 40 wins by a knockout!), with the title of Italian junior
champion for 3 years straight.
As a model, Paolo's work included layouts and commercials for Chanel
(Egoiste cologne), Krizia, Lanvin, Calvin Klein, and Gianfranco Ferre,
among many others, leading to the role of Damien Grimaldi on As the World Turns (1956).
Paolo was a model for Egoiste cologne and other high name fashion
designer and was also one of Italy's top boxers.