Season 1
My Antonio is an American reality competition television series produced by Ish Entertainment for VH1 in which 14 women compete for the affections of soap opera star Antonio Sabato, Jr., getting eliminated in weekly competitions until one remains.
The series aired in the USA on VH1 from 16 August to 25 October, 2009. There are 10 hour-long episodes in the series.
My Antonio premiered in South Africa on DStv's Vuzu channel on Monday 31 May 2010, at 19h30. New episodes air weekly.
Synopsis
Actor, model and one of Calvin Klein's most famous faces, Antonio Sabato, Jr. was once the ultimate bachelor, desired by beautiful women all over the world.
Now, Antonio is looking to settle down, open his heart and share his life with the woman of his dreams.
Welcome to My Antonio, a reality-dating show that will find the one woman who can prove her inner flame burns as brightly as that of one of the most devastatingly handsome men in the world.
These stunning and sophisticated beauties will gather by special invitation to compete for Antonio's heart. It's a 10-episode reality show high-wire arc of true love search and rescue.
Antonio's love quest is real. He's determined to settle down and find his soul mate, and he's looking for someone as serious about life and love as he is.
Who will be that special all-around diamond of a mate: someone adventurous enough to go horseback riding on a windswept mountainside at a moment's notice... cultured enough to shine with sparkling wit and wisdom... comfortable enough to travel with him all over the world?
Who will be the one who has what it takes to share Antonio's heart... forever?
My Antonio begins with the women arriving at Antonio's tropical enclave - on a sun-drenched, incredulously romantic resort on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Antonio greets the contestants as he sails up on his luxury sailing yacht, dives in and swims to the beach. Exiting the surf dripping wet, Antonio introduces himself to each hopeful with a simple greeting and a kiss of their trembling hand.
The story unfolds in a season long narrative arc akin to a nighttime soap opera - complete with shocking plot twists and turns.
From an overzealous matriarch (Antonio's momma, Yvonne) who cannot let go of her son, to a mysterious lover from Antonio's past who thrusts herself back into the competition to win back his heart, My Antonio feels like Dallas or Dynasty - except that it's real life.
Antonio Sabato, Jr. puts everything on the line to find his ultimate love.