AJ DiScala confirmed yesterday that he split up with his wife, Jamie-Lynn Discala, aka Meadow Soprano from the acclaimed HBO television series The Sopranos.

In July 2003 Jamie married her agent, A.J. DiScala, in Brooklyn, New York City, taking the name Jamie-Lynn DiScala.

She subsequently stated that she is a very traditional girl and never had any doubt that she would take her husband's name after marrying, even professionally.

AJ, 34, declared to the New York Daily News that he and his wife are officially separated, but denied that some of the reasons for the divorce were alcohol and gambling problems.

As he says: "There is zero truth to that (the rumors). It was a very difficult time for both of us, going from me managing her to going back to the banking world. I was going back to what I used to do. As of right now, it's a separation."

Nevertheless, AJ didn't tell journalists if they are getting a divorce, admitting a reconciliation is always possible. "Anything is possible."

Since the couple split up, the actress has been spotted accompanied by nightclub promoter Keith Collins.