Giuseppe Gandolfo began his career in local television, eventually joining the editorial staff of ANSA in Turin where he remained for eight years. Since 1998 he has been the correspondent for the Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta at Mediaset live news. He is also the author of numerous books, including his latest A Year in Piedmont, which is a collection of facts, statistics and addresses of the region. In his spare time, Gandolfo follows his passion, football, and has appeared as a special guest on local football TV broadcasts in Turin.