Armand Peri
Introduction
Armand Peri (born July 14, 1965)is an Americanbodybuilder, artist, author and entrepreneur known as the founder and CEO of New York's Hunk-O-Mania nightclub.
Early life and education
Peri was born and raised in Vila do Conde, (Porto District) Portugal. At 12 years old, Peri and his family migrated to the United States and he later became a US citizen. He received his First Class BA (Hons) degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Career
Perifounded Hunk-O-Mania Entertainment in 1998 and began the first show in New York City known as Show Nightclub.
Peri is an artist who often creates self-portraits to help himself build and maintain his ideal physique. This made him venture into bodybuilding a niche where he has won prizes.
In 1993, Peri played a part in Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way alongside Al Pacino as his bodyguard.
Awards and honors
- 1984 - NPC Teen New Jersey Bodybuilding Championship - Teen Overall Winner
- 1993 - Mr. New Jersey Heavy-weight Winner
Personal life
PerimarriedBonita de la Parra and had a child with her.He also married his second wife Francielle Melo and they has 3 more kids.