The movie star Sylvester Stallone received in Puglia, precisely in Gioia del Colle, the original city of his grandfather, la honorary citizenship. She has always celebrated hers, even in his films Italian origins.
Sylvester Stallone, honorary citizen of Gioia del Colle
Sylvester Stallone, iconic interpreter of "Rocky" e Rambo It has Apulian origins. In particular, his paternal grandfather Silvestro, from whom he took his name, was originally from Gioia del Colle, near Bari, emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s. His wife and four children followed him. In 1930 the Stallone lineage was officially born in the United States.
The star arrived in the village accompanied by his brother Frank, a well-known musician, actor and singer-songwriter, his daughters and his wife. A cheering crowd welcomed him in a packed square. The star was smiling, available and very happy to receive such honor given the great love he has for our country.
Stallion in Gioia del Colle
Sylvester and his brother Frank received the honorary citizenship of the town on 6 September, desired and honored by the municipal administration which welcomed them and celebrated them inside the city building. The two were welcomed by the president of Puglia, by Michele Emiliano representing the Apulia Film Commission, by the president Anna Maria Tosto and by the general director Antonio Parente. The family will visit the city and, in particular, the places where their paternal family lived before moving to the United States. A journey in search of their origins and to discover this beautiful land.
The ceremony awarding honorary citizenship to Stallone
In a packed Piazza Plebiscito, on the stage set up, the excited star said:
"SI am so proud to be part of such a beautiful and strong population. One hundred years ago my grandfather Sylvester left this city and this is the key to his barber shop. Then he had the courage to undertake a long journey. Thanks to that trip, today I am here with my family. As Rocky would say, therefore: I love you! Keep fighting!" waving the keys to his grandfather's business.
The actor received the keys to the city and the plaque from the mayor Giovanni Mastrangelo. Shortly before, overlooking a balcony, he had exhibited and waved the Bari scarf. From today, Sylvester and Frank Stallone are officially joyful citizens.
His wife and daughters also accompanied him to Puglia to shoot the new episodes of reality show about his family, broadcast on Paramount+ starting in spring 2023. Eight episodes in which Stallone shows himself in his daily family life.
cover photo taken from Wikipedia, author
