He went through Big Brother, starred in one of the historical fights of the reality show and today he restores cars: what happened to the life of Emanuel Di Giola

The reality show par excellence that captivates ArgentinaBig Brother, continues to leave indelible marks. With more than two decades on the air, the program had iconic moments and unforgettable characters. one of them is Emanuel Di Giola, participant of the 2011 edition, remembered for his controversial fight with Jorge Rial, a fact that marked the history of reality.

Since his outstanding participation, where he challenged the rules and generated controversy, today, more than a decade after that episode, Emanuel left media exposure behind to dedicate himself to his passion: restore classic cars.

Emanuel Di Giola and his participation in Big Brother 2011

Emanuel burst onto the screen in the 2011 edition of GH, a cycle that was marked by strong personalities such as Cristian U, the champion of that season. Emanuel stood out for his authenticity and did not hesitate to raise his voice when something did not seem fair. One of the most remembered moments was his live confrontation with the then host, Jorge Rial.

“My fight with Jorge was because he was the only visible face for talk about an injustice”commented Emanuel. The controversy arose due to Cristian U’s return to the program after having voluntarily left it, a decision that, according to Emanuel, contradicted the rules of the reality show. “When someone leaves the game by their own decision, they do not can come back in. “That was clear in the contract,” he said.

The conflict escalated when Emanuel questioned the production in the middle of the program. According to him, “Rial told me that Big Brother you can make and break the rules however you want. “It was the worst attack that could have been done to me.” The tension of the moment was recorded in the viewers’ memories, as was his phrase full of frustration: “If the rules don’t matter, What are we playing for?”.

Inside the house, this participant also faced tensions with his peers. He recalled that “everything was a kind of VIP prison; you were three months without your family and “any gesture or look affected you”. Despite the challenges, the former participant demonstrated the character to face extreme situations. “Production has total control. They They decide how to show you to the public”, he reflected, pointing out that editing can influence how players perceive themselves.

Emanuel’s time on the program was brief but intense, and his departure, according to him, was surrounded by manipulations. “The The week Cristian came in, I left. It was evident that they wanted him to win,” he concluded.

What is the life of Emanuel Di Giola today?

After passing through he reality show, Emanuel chose to move away from the media world and focus on a quieter life. Currently, he is dedicated to restore classic cars in his workshop located in San Martin, Buenos Aires, where it combines creativity and precision to bring old vehicles back to life.

“I always liked cars, but it was after leaving the program that I decided to make it my profession.”he commented in a recent interview. In addition, use your channel YouTube to share their work, showing the before and after of each restoration. “It’s gratifying to see how something forgotten can shine again.”, he expressed.

Although he tried his luck in the artistic field by forming a musical band called Sonora Gang and participating in plays and films, he finally found his true passion in the automotive world. “Music was a fun stage, but restoring cars gives me paz,” he said.

At 39 years old, Di Giola is far from media scandals and enjoys a full life with his daughter Nina Antonia. “She is my biggest driving force; Every car I restore I do it thinking about its future,” he confessed. Despite the years, Emanuel continues to be remembered as one of the most authentic and controversial protagonists of Big Brother.