Italian Paper Mill Worker Wins Big on Rai1’s “Affari TuHey” Game Show
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A paper mill worker from Pieve di Bono Prezzo, Italy, secured a substantial prize on the popular Rai1 game show “Affari TuHey” on Friday, January 23rd, walking away with a total of 29,000 euros. The contestant, known locally as “Sean Penn” due to his resemblance to the actor, played alongside his 19-year-old daughter, Sophie, a university student studying corporate web interaction.
A Rollercoaster of Fortunes
The game began auspiciously for Damiano, as he was assigned package number 12. Despite the absence of comedian Herbert Ballerina – whose role was temporarily filled by dancer Martina Miliddi – the initial rounds proved successful. With his third roll, Damiano hit a jackpot of 4,000 euros thanks to “Gennarino’s package.” however, fortune quickly turned, adn two subsequent incorrect selections eliminated potential winnings of 300,000 euros and 75,000 euros.
The show’s host, Stefano De Martino, and “The Doctor” than proposed a strategic change, which Damiano and Sophie accepted, switching from package 12 to package 13. This proved to be a pivotal moment,as a series of favorable selections,including the “Ballerina Package” featuring Miliddi,led to an offer of 30,000 euros. This initial offer was rejected, onyl to see the 200,000 euro prize disappear shortly after.
A Family’s Dreams on the Line
As the stakes grew higher, Damiano revealed a deeply personal motivation for playing. “My wife Wilma and I – also the stunning dog Zac at home – are day and night, we are never together at home, when she works, I am at home and vice versa, we are interchangeable, all for the good of our Sophie,” he shared. “I would like to win to make her work less.”
This emotional appeal resonated as Damiano navigated increasingly difficult choices. He repeatedly declined offers of 15,000 euros and 10,000 euros, demonstrating a determined spirit. He famously stated,”I never give up!”
A Strategic final Play
With only the Black Package and two other options remaining – 10,000 euros and 25,000 euros – Damiano faced a critical decision. “The Doctor” correctly guessed the contents of the black Package, declaring, “You made the perfect shot!” prompting a final offer of 25,000 euros from “The Doctor.”
Ultimately, Damiano and Sophie decided to accept the offer, securing a total of 29,000 euros, boosted by the initial 4,000 euro jackpot from “Gennarino’s package.” Ironically, the Black Package they held contained only 5 euros. The win marks a positive start to the year for Pieve di Bono Prezzo, and a hopeful future for Sophie’s education and the family’s well-being.
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Who: Damiano, a paper mill worker from pieve di Bono Prezzo, Italy, and his daughter, Sophie, a university student. They are locally known as “Sean Penn” due to Damiano’s resemblance to the actor.
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