- Born
- Richie grew up in Venice, Florida, attending Epiphany Catholic School and Venice High School (Class of 1976). His family worked with Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus during most of that time period. Venice was the Winter home of the Circus during that time. The Gaona family actually lived in Venice before being hired by Ringling Brothers, not known by the home town Circus, and were recruited while they were touring Europe.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Doug Dandridge
- The Flying Gaonas - father Victor Gaona, sons Armando Gaona, Tito Gaona and Richie Gaona, sister Chela Gaona and cousin Lalo Gaona - are one of the greatest trapeze acts of all time. Known as the First Family of the Air, they received the prestigious Golden Clown Award as top performers at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, presented by The Royal Family of Monaco.
- Last name is pronounced Guy-oh-na.
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