It's hard not to like Buddy Valastro. He is a man of many talents who is best known for his cheerful character, lovable personality, and strong work ethic. Though his celebrity career spans over two decades, he still attracts massive media interest and continues to delight his fans with exciting business adventures.

The story is familiar; Valastro took over his family bakery when he was 17, after his father, a hard-working Italian immigrant, passed away. He successfully ran the original shop in Hoboken with his family, but he gained national media attention with the now legendary series "Cake Boss" –- a name backed up by his hard work -– which revealed the creative and hard-working process inside a pastry shop and portrayed the colorful dynamics between Valastro family members.