The childhood and first performances of little Giuseppe Baudo da Militello

In a vintage photo, little Giuseppe Baudo at eight years old, dressed as an altar boy, holding the Gospel, looks like Totò from the new Cinema Paradiso. From old parish archives, snapshots of a happy childhood resurface. Pippo Baudo's first performances for a small audience took place in this parish theater.

“He has always had a passion for entertainment, ever since he was a boy,” says Francesco Coniglione, a schoolmate of Pippo’s at a young age.

A passion that from the heart of the island's baroque will take him to the most prestigious stages.

The bedroom where Pippo Baudo was born 89 years ago: back then, people were born in private homes. We'll show you the house where he was born, the street bearing the family name, the municipal archives. The successes of the national super Pippo only strengthened his roots. He, who had traveled the world, would only accept the role of ambassador once.