Justin Miccoli
Born in Pietermaritzburg, lived in Durban South Africa, moved to Crediton, Devon, England, schooled at the Queen Elizabeth Community school , joined the British red cross society from age 11 to 15 years,
Son of Arlene Friend & Antonio Miccoli, both parents enjoyed on stage performances and operatic singing,
moved to Italy after school. Completed Military service in the Italian "Folgore" paratroopers, Moved to Milan and started a career in live TV production with Berlusconi's growing private TV channels mediaset , 6 years, tv shows in Italy and Spain incl. "Telegatto" , "bellezze al bagno" and "festival bar" live music travelling variety show.
in Milano trained in the "Shotokan" style of Karate and received a black belt 1st Dan/ trained with Master Shirai,
In January 1994 left Italy to support country of birth, returned to South Africa and vote in the new Democratic republic and Nelson Mandela, in a free South Africa.
since then working in many areas from licensing, Production,model agent,import/export, Actor, TV Commercials, creating and running a model agency, discovering supporting local and international talent, managing rising stars founded 3D model agency in 2002. Invited to travel around the world as a talent "Judge and speaker" at model and talent contests, in : Miami,San Paulo ,Naples, Rome, Toronto. Worked with designers like Fiorucci, Armani, Tom Ford, ect,
In 2013 acted in hollywood feature film working with: Meryl Streep,Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Brenton Twaites / Director Philip Noyce in the film "The Giver" started as a Featured extra was moved by Director Philip Noyce to feature role as assistant chief of security to Katie Holmes and Meryl Streep. Cast in 2014 in a feature "the last face" with Sean Penn, Charlize Theron & Javiar Bardem, which received a nomination at Cannes in 2016 Justin and his wife Irina participated on the red carpet in Cannes 2016 film festival.
Working today as an actor, producer, agent ,developing various business and fashion projects,an enthusiastic Tai Chi practitioner , and active charity supporter.
followed the Buddhist and Indian philosophy became vegan for a few years, studied Yoga, went to India to study with a disciple of Guru Sri Ram Lal enjoying the Indian culture, music and philosophies.
In 2010 Justin became a Tai Chi practitioner/ assisting Tai Chi new students In April 2016 went to Taiwan / won Bronze medal for Tai Chi pushing hands in the Formosa cup. Participated in classes with master Lin head of Tai Chi Federation, very privileged to meet and practice with Katie Ching, Dr Cheng Man Chings youngest daughter, who lives in Houston Texas. trains regularly with his Shirfu teacher Dr. Michael Lan from Jing an cape town.
moved to Italy after school. Completed Military service in the Italian "Folgore" paratroopers, Moved to Milan and started a career in live TV production with Berlusconi's growing private TV channels mediaset , 6 years, tv shows in Italy and Spain incl. "Telegatto" , "bellezze al bagno" and "festival bar" live music travelling variety show.
in Milano trained in the "Shotokan" style of Karate and received a black belt 1st Dan/ trained with Master Shirai,
In January 1994 left Italy to support country of birth, returned to South Africa and vote in the new Democratic republic and Nelson Mandela, in a free South Africa.
since then working in many areas from licensing, Production,model agent,import/export, Actor, TV Commercials, creating and running a model agency, discovering supporting local and international talent, managing rising stars founded 3D model agency in 2002. Invited to travel around the world as a talent "Judge and speaker" at model and talent contests, in : Miami,San Paulo ,Naples, Rome, Toronto. Worked with designers like Fiorucci, Armani, Tom Ford, ect,
In 2013 acted in hollywood feature film working with: Meryl Streep,Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Brenton Twaites / Director Philip Noyce in the film "The Giver" started as a Featured extra was moved by Director Philip Noyce to feature role as assistant chief of security to Katie Holmes and Meryl Streep. Cast in 2014 in a feature "the last face" with Sean Penn, Charlize Theron & Javiar Bardem, which received a nomination at Cannes in 2016 Justin and his wife Irina participated on the red carpet in Cannes 2016 film festival.
Working today as an actor, producer, agent ,developing various business and fashion projects,an enthusiastic Tai Chi practitioner , and active charity supporter.
followed the Buddhist and Indian philosophy became vegan for a few years, studied Yoga, went to India to study with a disciple of Guru Sri Ram Lal enjoying the Indian culture, music and philosophies.
In 2010 Justin became a Tai Chi practitioner/ assisting Tai Chi new students In April 2016 went to Taiwan / won Bronze medal for Tai Chi pushing hands in the Formosa cup. Participated in classes with master Lin head of Tai Chi Federation, very privileged to meet and practice with Katie Ching, Dr Cheng Man Chings youngest daughter, who lives in Houston Texas. trains regularly with his Shirfu teacher Dr. Michael Lan from Jing an cape town.