Alto family

Alto family Name Alto family Number of generations 2 generations Family connections Landgraab family, Goth family, Hart family

Description 'The Altos are new money. Their unscrupulous business practices have gotten them far in this town. Unofficially, they own most of the local shops. But how did their daughter become such a Goody Two-Shoes?' Members Holly Alto, Nick Alto, Vita Alto Lot 20 Summer Hill Court Funds §75,000 Difficulty level Other Information Game The Sims 3 Playability Playable Neighborhood Sunset Valley

Description 'Once a prominent accountant to the stars in Bridgeport, Bert has shown up in this delightful spa retreat with quite a lot of money in his pockets...' Members Bert Alto Lot 53 Subalpine Boulevard Funds §125,000 Difficulty level Other Information Game The Sims 3 Store Playability Playable Neighborhood Hidden Springs

Description 'A descendant of the prestigious Alto clan Trenton has fallen out of favor with their rich and powerful neighbors. His wife, however, is still very much in the spotlight. Will Trenton continue to hang on to his wife's coattails, or will he strike out and make a new name for himself?' Members Jareth Alto, Trenton Alto, Eleanor Alto Lot 136 East Starfall Road Funds §10,000 Difficulty level Other Information Game The Sims 3 Store Playability Playable Neighborhood Lunar Lakes

What happened to the Altos and where did they come from?

The Alto family first appeared in the "The Heist" trailer for The Sims 3 when the parents were arguing with each other because Mr. Alto let his sloppy side show. They have a business feud with the Landgraab family. Their last name is a pun on the television show, The Sopranos.

It has been revealed that they are the "bad guys" in town. The residents of Sunset Valley will have to pick the side of either the Altos with their uptown ideals or the Goth's more traditional views. The Altos aren't as involved in a conflict with the Goths, however, as they are with the Landgraabs. Even though they almost run the town, it is unknown why they don't seem to be in any other game (see their family theories for more info).

The family is described as "Nouveau Riche and Evil," and they fit the description perfectly. Both parents have either mean-spirited or evil as a trait, and it is clear that they have made enemies in town, particularly with the Landgraab family. According to the family bio, the Altos are ruthless, unafraid to plot the misfortune of those who stand in their way.

They are also clearly new money, as even though their house is lavish and luxurious, it is far tackier than the Landgraab mansion. It is a white and pink house with a rose garden out front that features many objects that appear to made out of solid gold (such as a staircase and bathtub). Holly is the only family member to break away from these trends, as she is neither cruel nor tacky.

It is revealed in The Sims 3: Late Night that a possible ancestor Ebenezer Alto, founded Bridgeport, which could mean that is where Nick, Vita, and Holly moved from, this is very likely because they are very rich and industrial and Bridgeport is a rich, industrial city.

In the The Sims 3 (Nintendo DS) Holly re-appears in the neighborhood Beacon Bay, this time with a very different appearance and personality which she appears to have inherited from her mother, unlike her counterpart from Sunset Valley. At this point in time, she is married to Don Alto, who appears to have taken her last name. Her family bio states that her and her husband's motto is "rich, rich, rich" and that many business practices have distanced them from happiness and redemption. Since a grown up Alexander Goth from The Sims 2 is in the game it seems likely that Holly would be deceased by then. She may be a relative or descendant from Holly.

In the town of Hidden Springs, it is learned that Nick Alto has a brother named Bert, who is living there with money from a mysterious source. For unknown reasons, Bert appears to be hiding, possibly from his brother Nick and/or previous clients.

Some descendants of the Alto family appear in the town of Lunar Lakes; Trenton Alto, his wife Eleanor, and his son Jareth.

Onomatology

Alto: means "high" in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish and may refer to height or to the highest social class., also refers to the lower register of a woman's voice.
Nick: short for Nicholas, means "victory of the people" in Greek.
Vita: means "life" in Italian.
Holly: derived from the English word "holly" tree

Family tree

Members

• Don Alto
• Holly Alto
• Nick Alto
• Vita Alto
• Bert Alto
• Jareth Alto
• Trenton Alto
• Eleanor Alto
• Ebenezer Alto (possibly) - Bridgeport's description states that he was the founder of this neighborhood.

Gallery

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  Vita Alto

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  Nick Alto

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  Nick Alto

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The Alto Home

House Funds: §104,859

Villa Alto: This executive home features multiple living areas and a stately home office. It is perfect for operating the family business... or accommodating the family that -is- the business.

Lot: 60 x 60 2br 2.5ba

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  The Front.

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  The Back.

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  The Living Room and Study.

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  The Dining Room.

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  Look at the detail in the wallpaper.

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  First floor.

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  Second floor.

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