Genio of communication or manipulator? This is the question many people ask themselves Fabrizio CoronaTV personality and entrepreneur considered the “King of the paparazzi”. The answer (maybe) will be found above Netflix next January when it will be released the docuseries I am news. 5 episodes that will tell not only his life but also the transformations of Italy from the 90s to today.
Fabrizio Corona I am news: the docuseries on Netflix, when it comes out, episodes
Coming soon from January 9th only on Netflix, I am news And a docuseries in 5 episodes that will tell the life of the “King of the paparazzi” Fabrizio Corona. Directed by Massimo Cappelloand written by the director together with Marzia Maniscalco, the series it will not only be his biography but also a portrait of Italy since the 90s onwards. From the “Berlusconi” era torise of social networks in a story direct and uncensored, in full Corona style.
The birth of the “King of paparazzi” and success
Born in Catania in 1974, Fabrizio Corona is the son of Vittorio Corona, journalist which shaped the publishing of the 80s with important monthlies such as Fashion And King. Corona Jr. grows up obsessed with proving himself worthy and when the father is “marginalized” by the system, Fabrizio decides to eat that same system from the inside.
Fabrizio Corona in a scene from the docuseries “I am news”. (Netflix)
The birth of the “King of paparazzi” and success
Born in Catania in 1974, Fabrizio Corona is the son of Vittorio Corona, journalist which shaped the publishing of the 80s with important monthlies such as Fashion And King. Corona Jr. grows up obsessed with proving himself worthy and when the father is “marginalized” by the system, Fabrizio decides to eat that same system from the inside.
Alongside Lele Mora, at the end of the 90s Corona built an empire in Milan based on the sale of other people’s lives and becomes the “Paparazzi King”. Ex-husband of Nina Moric – and former partner of stars such as Belen Rodriguez and Asia Argento –, Corona transforms gossip into a weapon of poweridentifying money as the only yardstick of affection and success.
The reckless life of Fabrizio Corona
The rise of the photojournalist undergoes a sudden setback in 2006 with the Vallettopoli investigation. Accused of extortion, Corona came in 2015 definitively sentenced by the Supreme Court to 13 years and 2 months’ imprisonment for continuing offences.
The golden boy becomes like this a public enemyscoring at the same time the definitive birth of his “character”. Under house arrest from 2021, Corona opened his YouTube channel last year Extremely false. Where he proposes, with a sharp and provocative style, investigations, interviews, comments and scoops linked to the world of gossip.