Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit.[1][2][3] He is a former footballer in Serie D.[4]
Alberto Mondi | |
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.jpg) Mondi in 2019 | |
| Born | 17 January 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, businessman |
| Website | Alberto Mondi on Instagram |
Personal life
Education and work in South Korea
He attended Kangwon National University and was a Teaching Assistant there between September 2008 – July 2010. Also in 2008, he was a trainee at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul for four months. From September 2010 – June 2011 he was a Research Analyst for The Korea Institute of Public Finance.[5] Between June 2011 and September 2013, he was a Brand Ambassador for SABMiller's Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer.[6]
He has been with Fiat Chrysler as a Sales Area Manager since October 2013,[7] and a member of the board of directors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea since April 2013.[6][8] He has written articles for the Korea and the World Economy Journal, the Korea Institute of Public Finance publications, and Newsweek Korea.[6][9]
In October 2016, Mondi was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy as recognition for his contributions to both Italian and Korean cultures.[10]
In addition to his native Italian language, he speaks Korean, English and Chinese.[6]
Broadcast and acting career
In 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like clothing fashion,[11] tourism,[12] and food.[13]
Celebrity and endorsements
He is a model for Mr. Pizza.[14] As a popular TV personality he is photographed on the celebrity scene in Seoul.[15]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 | Non-Summit | JTBC | Himself | cast member[2][3] |
| 2015 | Happy Together 3 | KBS | Himself | guest, 1 Episode[16] |
| 2015–2016 | Where Is My Friend's Home | JTBC | Himself | cast member[17][18][19] |
| 2015 | Witch Hunt | JTBC | Himself | cast member[20] |
| 2015 | Amazing Recipe | KBS | Himself | co-host, pilot series[16] |
| 2015 | China is Do-ol | JTBC | Himself | cast member |
| 2017–present | Welcome, First Time in Korea? | MBC | Himself | host |
| 2018 | Stray Directors | SBS | ||
| 2021 | Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples | MBN |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Suspect | foreign reporter |
Radio
| Year | Title | Station | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Lee Hyun-woo's Music Album | KBS Cool FM | Himself | host, Italian music segment |