Joey Fatone. Noam Galai/Getty Photographs
Joey Fatone wasn’t the one one to safe celebrity standing from his highschool.
“I went to highschool with Luis Fonsi, DJ Khaled and A.J. Pierzynski in Orlando,” Fatone, 47, completely tells Us Weekly’s 25 Issues You Don’t Know About Me. “Wayne Brady and Johnny Damon additionally went to my faculty.”
Earlier than changing into a member of ‘Nsync, Fatone attended Dr. Phillips Excessive Faculty in Orlando. The singer and his household relocated from New York Metropolis to Florida when he was 13 years previous. Regardless of shifting to a brand new state as a teen, Fatone was capable of make pals.
He grew near Fonsi, 45, who additionally moved to Orlando from Puerto Rico as a child. Fonsi and Fatone had been members of their faculty’s a cappella group known as “The Huge Guys.” The musical duo bonded over their love of music and their want to carry out. Fonsi and Fatone even tried to do a present of their very own at one level.
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“Luis Fonsi and I did a TV present the place we dressed up in dinosaur costumes, like Barney,” he tells Us. “It was known as The Reppies.”
Scroll right down to be taught 25 issues followers may not find out about Fatone:
1. I really like Disney World and Common Studios. I am going 20 instances a yr.
2. I do know the place all of the Hidden Mickeys at Disney World are.
3. I as soon as made a diamond portray.
4. I really like magic and have all the time wished to be a magician, however I by no means took the time to be taught numerous the tips.
5. I really like the Muppets! I personal puppets for Fozzie Bear, Kermit the Frog and Animal that [all] look similar to the present.
6. I don’t drink espresso and by no means have.
7. I acquire shot glasses.
8. Luis Fonsi and I did a TV present the place we dressed up in dinosaur costumes, like Barney. It was known as The Reppies.
9. My legs are tattooed with the totally different initiatives I’ve executed, like a résumé.
10. My brother, Steven, is a video director for A-list artists and excursions the world.
11. My sister, Janine, was [in the] prime 10 of a 1998 nationwide karaoke contest.
12. I went to highschool with Luis Fonsi, DJ Khaled and A.J. Pierzynski in Orlando. Wayne Brady and Johnny Damon additionally went to my faculty.
13. My dad, Joseph Sr., was in a doo-wop group within the ’60s.
14. My mother, Phyllis, hit me in public a number of instances [when] I didn’t signal autographs or take photos with followers!
15. My closest relationships are those [I had] earlier than ‘NSync. I’m nonetheless finest pals with a few of my center faculty boys from Brooklyn.
16. I personal two sugar gliders.
17. I can bathe and be prepared in lower than eight minutes, together with brushing my enamel.
18. I’ve been pals with my supervisor, Joe Mulvihill, for over 30 years.
19. I’d go see a Broadway present earlier than a sporting occasion any day.
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20. I really like cartoons and Star Wars.
21. I’ve been [going] to the Kentucky Derby for 22 years. It’s my favourite occasion.
22. I play in superstar golf tournaments, however I solely putt. My supervisor hits for me.
23. I really like ridiculous T-shirts with enjoyable sayings on them.
24. I’ve numerous sneakers [featuring] character paintings.
25. I’ve the KITT automotive from Knight Rider.
