If you could not tell by looking, Guy Fieri is from California. He was born Guy Ramsey Ferry. His great grandfather was Giuseppe Fieri, Americanization changed it to Ferry. Guy changed his name back to honor his families roots. He has that laid back look. What is surprising, he is not laid back at all. Guy makes things happen. He had a passion for food even in his youth. He began selling soft pretzels when he was ten. For the next six years he sold pretzels and washed dishes. Saving his money to study as a foreign exchange student in Chantily, France.
After returning home, he bypassed high school and started at a Junior College. Later he attended the University of Las Vegas. He earned a degree in Hospitality Management.
Guy began his career managing several restaurants. After three years he became a District Manager of Louise's Trattoria, managing six locations. He was also responsible for the training and recruiting.
Finally in 1996 he opened Johnny Garlics, followed up by Tex Wasabi's. He rise to fame came with winning the The Next Food Nextwork Star in 2006. He won his fist six episodes of Guy's Big Bite, followed by Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy off the Hook, and recently ventured into the game show arena with Minute to Win It.
He currently lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife and two kids.
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