He Was One of the Most Recognizable Stars of the ’90s — Here’s What He’s Doing Today

The model behind those famous images was Fabio Lanzoni, an Italian-born fashion model who eventually became one of the most recognizable figures in the publishing world.

Over the years, he appeared on more than 1,300 romance novel covers, helping define the visual style of the genre for an entire generation of readers.

Before gaining that level of recognition, Fabio had already built a successful modeling career, working with major fashion brands and appearing in advertising campaigns. Despite his growing success, his career path initially surprised his family.