Franky G

Franky G is a renowned Latin freestyle music pioneer, producer, songwriter, and DJ.

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Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

October 30, 1965

Age :

59

Franky G, born Francisco Javier Garcia on May 14, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was raised in a large, close-knit family with a passion for the arts. He developed an interest in acting at a young age, participating in school plays and local theater productions. Franky G attended the University of Puerto Rico, where he studied drama and theater.

He began his professional acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in local theater productions and short films. Franky G gained recognition for his role in the 1995 Puerto Rican film “Sálvate si Puedes” (Save Yourself If You Can). His breakthrough role came in the 2000 film “Amores Perros” (Love’s a Bitch), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Since then, he has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including “Babel” (2006), “The Motorcycle Diaries” (2004), and “Sin Nombre” (2009). He has also appeared in Hollywood productions such as “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011), “Focus” (2015), and “Logan” (2017).

Known for his versatility, Franky G has portrayed a wide range of characters from gangsters to romantic leads. He continued to shine in recent years with notable performances in “The Tax Collector” (2020) and “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (2022).

Franky G won the Ariel Award for Best Actor for his role in “Amores Perros” (2000) and received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Babel” (2006). He was honored with the Excellence in Acting Award at the Havana Film Festival for his contributions to Latin American cinema and recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of his outstanding career.

Married to actress Dolores Heredia since 2005, Franky G has two children, a son named Franco and a daughter named Miranda. He is actively involved in philanthropic work, supporting various charities and causes related to education and the arts.

Fluent in both Spanish and English, Franky G is a skilled musician who plays several instruments, including the guitar and the piano. He enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures and has a passion for photography, often sharing his work on social media.