"Success is my predestination" ~Rico Elbaz

From his humble beginnings as a young boy in Milan Italy, Rico Elbaz has never stopped dreaming. Determined to create a better life for himself didn't come without obstacles. Armed with a clear vision, Rico embarked on his one man journey to discover what dreams are really made of.

Finding himself standing under the neon glow of the Las Vegas strip, Rico believed that this was only the beginning of what was to follow. Today, Rico is recognized internationally as the embodiment of success in the fitness and personal training industry; taking the bodybuilding world by storm placing 
first and winning the over-all, to obtain the well deserved titles of Mr. Natural Universe and Mr. Nevada. Soon after,Rico's new found success landed him in the center of the entertainment industry, catching the attention of agents who knew Rico was a star in the making.

Modeling for world famous photographers, Rico has graced the covers of such high profile magazines as Natural Muscle, Muscle Mag, Muscle and Fitness, Men's Exercise and Oxygen. 
While balancing his modeling and bodybuilding career, Rico continued to master his skills in martial arts; his true passion.

Rico placed first at the TaeKwanDo U.S. Open and is currently ranked as a second degree blackbelt in both TaeKwanDo and Hapkido.

These achievements launched Rico in front of movie cameras gaining him movie star status in martial arts films and several others. As he continues to inspire those around him, Rico remains grounded, focused and humbled by the incredible dream he is living; never losing sight of the young boy from Milan who once dared to dream... close to his heart.