Creativity floweth in Zoe Saldana’s household! Her husband, Marco Perego, happens to be a painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. Although he harbored early aspirations of playing pro soccer, Perego shifted gears at age 21 after suffering a leg injury, per the Observer. Moving to New York in 2002 to become an artist, he first paid his dues by working in restaurants.
Everything changed in 2005 after film producer Gilda Moratti purchased one of Perego’s paintings. By 2007, he held his first solo art show in New York, where his paintings sold for between $20,000 and $30,000 and his sculptures, of which he sold 13 out of 15 total, went for $15,000 apiece. Perego described that experience to the Observer in 2007, recalling, “My first show in New York was unbelievable … because they show up like 700, 800 people in Ingrao Gallery.” Perego added, “My story was unbelievable … My father is a waiter, my mum stays at home.”
Perego also ventured into the film business. Serving as producer on 2014’s dramatic short, “Me + Her,” and 2016’s documentary, “Black and White Stripes: The Juventus Story.” he also began directing a few years later. “Keyhole Garden,” a film about the impact of immigration border policies, allowed Perego to direct stars including his wife, Garrett Hedlund and Tom Waits. In addition to behind-the-camera work, Perego also appeared alongside his wife in the music video for Alicia Keys and Miguel’s 2019 duet, “Show Me Love.”
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