Paul Torrisi was the star of the first series of the hit BBC business-meets-reality TV show The Apprentice.
Since then Paul has made reaccuring appearances on topical and news related shows such as BBC Breakfast and Look North as well as guesting on popular national TV shows such as Bargain Hunt, Grandstand and ITV1's Confessions series.
In the spring of 2006 Paul presented his own show, Property Prophets, on UKTV Style and UKTV Bright Ideas. Starting October 2007 Paul will be presenting as a property expert on BBC1's Homes Live.
More recently Paul has embarked on an acting career and in 2008 his first full length feature Fight Back will go on general release.
Paul is well published and has written for Start Your Business magazine, Concept For Living magazine and is now a writer for The Daily Mail. Paul's first book The Apprentice Property Master is out now.
Contact and Media Enquiries
To contact Paul directly with questions, comments or media enquires please use the form located on the contact page.
The Apprentice Property Master
Paul's first book out now!
From April 2008 you'll be able to get your hands on Paul's first book "The Apprentice Property Master".
“I like you Paul, but you’re too successful for me, you‘ve got your own business and it‘s doing well. Wild horses couldn’t drag me away to work for someone else.” Sir Alan Sugar, The Apprentice Series 1.
‘Up to the time that I entered The Apprentice I had spent 14 years in property. While my friends were out enjoying themselves, I had mortgages hanging round my neck and tenants to deal with. Would I have had it any other way? Absolutely. But I made my bed, and while dealing with drug dealers, hard prison offenders and worst of all, accountants, it dawned on me that this was my new life, and still is.’
In this book Paul Torrisi gives a chronological account of his life in property from his very first purchase, to the present day and a business empire valued in millions. He started investing in property when he was just 20 years old, concentrating on buying to let 10 years before the term was even coined. Without the help of the property books and television programmes that abound today he had to feel his own way for much of his journey, overcoming problems as he found them. But he persevered and through his own inspirational story he seeks to impart some of the lessons and wisdom he learned along the way.
The stories contained within the pages of this book are all absolutely true. Some are funny and others you’ll find hard to believe: how Paul cut corners, how he went as close as he could to the line and then over it, knowing he would get caught (and he did).
Since The Apprentice Paul Torrisi has presented his own property show on UKTV called Property Prophets and has co-presented Homes Live for BBC1 – a live show where he helps would-be developers to navigate various property minefields in their quest to make a profit. Paul is also a writer for The Daily Mail in their property and travel section, and has written many pieces on topics as varied as Britain’s North-South divide and honeymooning in Las Vegas.
ISBN: 978-1-905862-18-4
On the box...
The Apprentice: the Worst Decisions Ever
Thursday April 3rd at 9pm, BBC2. A one hour Apprentice special featuring Paul.
Fight Back
It's time to stop the rot!
Paul is about to start filming his first feature lenth piece called Fight Back. Visit the official site at www.fightbackmovie.com. Also visit the Goliath Productions website here for more photos and read an exclusive interview with Paul - www.goliathproductions.co.uk
Fight-Back is an action comedy set in the crime ridden streets of modern day England.
While growing up, a young Tom then known as Tommy, falls victim to bullying by his peers and older teenagers. At the age of sixteen, Tommy joins the British Army in order to escape to a better life. 15 years later Tommy is back and is a different person. No longer vulnerable, Tommy now calling himself Tom, does not like what he sees in his local community!
Welcoming the conflict and looking for trouble, a psychotic Tom seeks out drug dealers, corrupt Police and organized crime! A frenzied action-packed chaos ensues, delivering explosive action scenes, strong drama, and gritty humour! Definitely not to be missed, Fight Back features great characters, a gripping storyline and original music.
Written and Directed by Martin J Thomas.
Paul on YouTube
No, he really is
Paul has recently opened up a YouTube account to share some personal videos of him playing the guitar. Currently there are four videos available to steam with the promise of more to come. To view Paul's videos check out his profile.
