Buddy Valastro is an Italian-American television personality known for his role in the television show 'Cake Boss'. Born on March 3, 1977, he grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Buddy Valastro is renowned for his family-run bakery and cake shop, Carlo's Bakery, located in his hometown. He has been involved in the family business from a young age, learning the art of cake making and eventually taking over the reins.