Antonio immigrated to California in 1985 seeking a better life with his mother and sister. In 1996, after completing all the necessary steps, he became a United States citizen – a moment he calls “the proudest moment of my life.”
As a young man, Antonio went on to establish a successful career as a model and actor, starring in numerous successful television shows and movies, as well as serving as the face of household names like Calvin Klein.
Over the years, Antonio would grace the cover of magazines and ad campaigns around the world. In the height of his early acting and modeling career Antonio was named as one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive and starred in Mark Wahlberg’s smash hit, The Big Hit.
To date, Antonio remains actively engaged with his career in the entertainment industry and has expanded his business resume to include successful ventures as a producer, author, restauranteur, spokesman and even as a licensed, professional race car driver.

He has not been shy about his political views in the face of his Hollywood peers and is proud of his early support for President Donald J. Trump.
Most recently, he decided that like many of us he has had enough of professional politicians who phone it in for themselves instead of representing their constituents. He is now a Republican candidate for Congress in California’s 26th District and looks forward to helping secure the retirement of Julia Brownley who was recently named by a nonpartisan data firm as one of the least effective members of Congress.
In his free time, Antonio enjoys spending time with his children, Jack, Mina, and 6 year old son Antonio.
McKeon Endorses Sabàto Jr. for 26th Congressional District
Press Release
Ventura, CA – California Republican and former Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon recently announced his support for Antonio Sabàto Jr.’s campaign for the United States House of Representatives in California’s 26th district.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce Endorses Antonio Sàbato Jr. for Congress (CA-26)
Press Release
Ventura, CA – Antonio Sabàto Jr., a successful small business owner and award-winning actor received the endorsement of House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R).
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Antonio Sabato Jr. to run for Congress in California
Press Release
Ventura, CA –Successful small business owner and well known award-winning actor Antonio Sabàto Jr. filed the necessary paperwork and began building a formidable campaign team to launch a bid for United States Representative of California’s 26th Congressional District in 2018.
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House Veterans Affairs Committee Vice Chairman Gus Bilirakis Backs Antonio Sabato Jr. for Congress
Press Release
Ventura, CA – Congressional Candidate Antonio Sabàto Jr., received an official endorsement from Vice Chair on Veterans’ Affairs Committee Rep. Gus Bilirakis, (R-FL). Bilirakis affirms that Antonio Sabàto Jr., unlike current Rep. Julia Brownley (D), will serve the needs of the 26th Congressional District to the best of his abilities and without a doubt honor the brave men and women in uniform who have served our country to defend our nation and its freedoms.
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress
Washington Post
Former soap opera star Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress to serve California’s 26th Congressional District. The actor entered the political arena as a visible Trump supporter, speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention. …
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Antonio Sabàto Jr. Prepares Run for Congress
The Hill
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. is launching a bid for Congress in California, the Los Angeles Times first reported.
Sabato, who supported President Trump during his bid for the White House and spoke at the Republican National Convention last summer, will challenge Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) for her seat in the 26th Congressional District.
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Antonio Sabato Jr. running for Congress
Fox News
Antonio Sabato Jr., best known for his roles on the soap operas “General Hospital” and “Melrose Place,” has decided to run for Congress.
The one-time Calvin Klein underwear model filed paperwork with federal regulators to begin raising money for the contest in the 26th Congressional District, northwest of Los Angeles.
Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. to Run for Congress Against Rep. Julia Brownley in California’s 26th District
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Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress
Washington Post
Former soap opera star Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress to serve California’s 26th Congressional District. The actor entered the political arena as a visible Trump supporter, speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention. …
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