Buddy Valastro's Legacy Continues: Spotlight on Son, Marco Valastro

Marco Valastro is a famous kid who became well-known because of his parents, Buddy Valastro and Lisa Valastro. Buddy is a TV star known for baking, and you might have seen him on shows like Buddy Vs. Duff, Cake Boss, Buddy Vs. Christmas, and Bakers vs. Fakers.  

Marco Valastro Wiki/Bio

Marco Valastro was born on February 26, 2007, in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. Valastro is the son of Buddy Valastro and Lisa Valastro. 

He grew up in Hoboken with his three siblings: Bartolo Buddy Valastro III, Carlo Valastro, and Sofiya Valastro. His family has Italian roots, and he is currently going to school in his hometown in New Jersey. 

How Rich is Marco Valastro?

Marco Valastro is still on the path to building his own career, but he enjoys a comfortable life. His father, Buddy Valastro, is a well-known celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and TV personality with a net worth of over $10 million. This significant wealth comes from his successful career as a chef, entrepreneur, and television personality. 

Buddy has been on other reality shows like "Cake Boss: Next Great Baker" from 2010 to 2014, "Kitchen Boss" in 2011, and "Buddy's Bakery Rescue" in 2013. In 2012, he got a special mention as one of the 50 most influential people in Hudson County, New Jersey, according to "The Hudson Reporter." 

Marco Valastro's Father Buddy Valastro Career Highlights

Marco Valastro's father Buddy Valastro has grown his family business and held high-profile positions. The star of "Cake Boss," Valastro has worked hard to rise from Hoboken, New Jersey, to stardom.  

Valastro started working at Carlo's Bakery at age 11. His famous baker father, Bartolo Valastro Sr., bought the store in 1964. At 17, Buddy lost his father and took over the business.   

Buddy made Carlo's Bakery famous. As a 2007 Food Network Challenge participant, his work appeared in bridal magazines. Following this exposure, "Cake Boss," a reality show that first in April 2009 and has generated over eight seasons, was created.   

In New Jersey and neighboring states, Valastro has opened seven Carlo's Bakeries. "Bakin' with The Boss Tour," a 2010 live interactive event, featured him cooking pastries and sharing his Italian background. Buddy V's Events, a family event planning and catering company, was created by him.

Buddy appeared in "Bridesmaids" "The Apprentice" and even "Food Network Challenge." He also appeared in "Battle of the Bakers" and "Bakers vs. Fakers" and wrote "Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes." 

Who is Marco Valastro's Girlfriend?  

As of now, Marco Valastro, the son of Buddy Valastro, is officially single. He hasn't shared any details about his girlfriend or relationships on social media.  

Valastro has not disclosed any information about his past relationships because he's currently focused on his studies. 

Marco Valastro Parent's Beautiful Love Story 

Marco Valastro's parents Buddy Valastro and Lisa Valastro have been together since they were very young, and they officially met when they were 22 and 19 years old. 

The lovebirds got married shortly after that and have stayed together all these years. To mark their 10th anniversary, they renewed their wedding vows, and their four children were part of the celebration.  

Buddy and Lisa have faced many challenges together, like Buddy's bad hand injury in 2020. Despite these tough times, they've remained a strong and loving couple. 

The pair celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary in October 2021. On that special day, Buddy called Lisa his "dream girl" and "best friend." Lisa thanked Buddy for being her "partner in crime" and said that their love just keeps getting sweeter every day. 

Marco Valastro Father Accident

On September 20, 2020, Buddy Valastro, the star of the TV show "Cake Boss," had a terrible accident at his home bowling alley in Montville, New Jersey. He was trying to fix a broken bowling pinsetter when his right hand got stuck and a metal rod went through his hand three times near his ring finger and middle finger.  

After struggling for five minutes, Valastro's two teenage sons used a special saw to cut the metal rod and free him from the machine. Because of the accident, he needed several surgeries to fix his hand.  

In April 2023, Buddy told Access Online how he's doing now. He mentioned that he might not become a hand model, but he has regained a lot of strength and abilities in his hand. Valastro is about 95% better, but he needs one more surgery to straighten one of his fingers. He is grateful for how far he has come from that crazy accident.  

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