Maurizio Costanzo was born on August 28, 1938 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He is a writer and actor, known for A Special Day (1977), The Vatican Affair (1968) and Maurizio Costanzo Show (1982). He has been married to Maria De Filippi since August 28, 1995. He was previously married to Marta Flavi, Flaminia Morandi and Lori Sammartino.