Maurizio Benazzo's remarkable odyssey commenced in Italy, his homeland, where he nurtured a sense of adventure and a thirst for exploration. As the year 1984 dawned, he seized the moment, embarking on a transatlantic voyage aboard a majestic 98-year-old sailing vessel. This storied craft, with its rich history and storied past, served as the trusted steed for Benazzo's journey to the United States, marking the beginning of his epic odyssey in the New World.
Benazzo's remarkable journey across the American terrain unfolded as a symphony of diverse pursuits, with his innate versatility allowing him to seamlessly shift between the worlds of acting, modeling, and filmmaking.
Benazzo's life was forever altered by a profound and transformative experience that took place during his time in India, where he was deeply involved in the creation of the highly acclaimed documentary Short Cut to Nirvana. It was amidst this period of intense creative focus that he stumbled upon the groundbreaking and influential book I Am That, written by the revered spiritual leader Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. This serendipitous discovery had a profound and lasting impact on Benazzo, serving as a catalyst for his spiritual growth and self-discovery, and forever changing the trajectory of his life.
