 In the first episode of the six-part series tonight, the Falcones discuss how Valva was all but destroyed in an earthquake 40 years ago – but the locals came together to rebuild it. 'There's a real community feeling in Valva,' Mario says. 'All the the elderly people are looked after by the younger people. Everyone looks out for each other. 'I've always f){kind=link}
Mario Falcone has been exploring his Italian roots as part of a new TV show with his sisters, Giovanna Fletcher and Giorgina Falcone. Giovanna Fletcher: Made in Italy is on ITVBe on Sunday at 8pm
He may have found fame as a cheeky Essex boy on TOWIE, but Mario Falcone feels Italian through and through.
And after revisiting the village where he often holidayed as a child, Mario told how he has “never felt so at home”.
The 34-year-old has recently been exploring his roots as part of a new TV show with his sisters, Giovanna Fletcher, 37, and Giorgina Falcone, 39.
The siblings join their dad, âBig Mario’, to travel back to Italy where they rediscover their heritage for ITVBe series, Giovanna Fletcher: Made in Italy.