This star was every woman’s dream in the 90’s – what happened to him years later

Besides the modeling work, novel covers were a huge part of his living. Fabio appeared on more than 1,300 romance novel covers, which made him one of the most, if not the most, famous faces in the industry.

Fabio Lanzoni – Romance novel covers

So why did they become so popular? The model himself has an idea.

“When you read the book, you really have your own fantasy,” he said. “Worldwide, you have so many women who are not happy with their relationship, not happy with their life. They want to escape their reality, and this is their escape.”

Fabio’s fame also led him into another industry: movies. He appeared in films such as Dude, Where’s My Car?, Spy Hard, and Death Becomes Her, as well as on shows like Step by Step and Guiding Light. He often played himself.

To this day, Fabio’s name is plastered across the internet. And users on social media can’t let his good looks go.

“Man, this guy seems respectful, well-grounded, down-to-earth, genuine nice guy,” one person wrote in a YouTube comment.

“Can’t believe he’s still big and has the same hair,” a second added.

Others praised his looks, saying it’s still amazing.

“He still looks good for his age,” one user wrote, with another gushing, “Wow, still fine. Love his voice.”