Homelike Shenyang ③ | American Writer Mario Cavolo: I Am an Authentic Son-in-Law of Shenyang

In the first meeting with Mario Cavolo, he spoke fluently the dialect of Northeast China, dressed in blue jeans paired with a yellow suit. He looked vigorous and energetic, which sets him apart from the typical image of a writer, often staying at home for writing. 

Mario Cavolo reading in the living room of his house (photo by Zhu Hongmei)

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mario Cavolo's residence in China. He recalled that he had traveled all over the country, met his wife in Shanghai and then settled in Shenyang with his wife. He described himself as an "authentic son-in-law of Shenyang", given that his wife is a total native of Shenyang.

Mario Cavolo (middle) taking a photo with his wife (left) and mother-in-law (photo by Mario Cavolo)

During his six years of living in Shenyang, Mario Cavolo has witnessed the city's rapid development. He remarked that Shenyang is now becoming more and more international, as evidence by its alignment with international standards in the field of music, and a surge in the presence of foreign-invested enterprises in Shenyang in terms of economic development.

In addition to being a writer, Mario Cavolo is also a speaker, actor, commentator, host, jazz pianist, etc.

As the documentary host of A New Journey, Mario Cavolo followed the camera crew to Gansu, Shaanxi and other old revolutionary areas for filming. (Photo by Mario Cavolo)

Mario Cavolo in program shooting as a commentator (photo by Mario Cavolo)

Mario Cavolo showing pictures of his concert as a jazz pianist at the Liaoning Grand Theater (photo by Zhu Hongmei)

Mario Cavolo playing Douglas MacArthur in the TV series Crossing the Yalu River (photo by Mario Cavolo)

"I have written three books about China, and my next book will probably feature China's stories as well, because China is constantly experiencing developments and changes," said Mario Cavolo.

The China-related book published by Mario Cavolo (photo by Zhu Hongmei)