Age: 32
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Frankel was born at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in West London, to English actor Mark Frankel and actress/composer Caroline Besson. His father's family is Jewish, including Jewish ancestors from Iraq and Mumbai, India through his paternal grandmother. Frankel lost his father to a road accident when he was two, while his mother was pregnant with his younger brother Max. The two brothers were raised in London by their mother and spoke French at home. She introduced them to film by taking them to the cinema once a week. Frankel took a year-long Foundation Course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before going on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2017.
In the sun-drenched landscape of Palermo, Sicily, Antonio "Tony" Vendetta rises from humble beginnings to become the head of a sprawling criminal empire that dominates southern Europe. Balancing his ruthless ambition with a deep-rooted sense of family, tradition, and honor, Tony's dual life is a constant tightrope between his criminal activities and his devotion to his loved ones. As he navigates treacherous alliances and violent rivalries, particularly with his former friend turned bitter enemy, Vincenzo "Vince" Gallo, Tony's world is a volatile blend of power, passion, and peril. Amidst the chaos, Tony finds solace in his family and the rich Mediterranean culture that defines his identity. However, as Vince's relentless ambition ignites a brutal turf war, Tony is forced into a final confrontation that will determine the fate of his empire. "Vendetta: Blood and Honor in the Mediterranean" is a gripping tale of loyalty, vengeance, and the unbreakable bonds of heritage, set against the backdrop of a picturesque yet deadly Sicilian coast.
