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Franky Lankester (aka Balboa) has been traveling a lot in his life, Born in Holland in 1977, he moved with his parents straight after he was Born to New York USA. 5 years later they moved back to Europe to live in France and eventually they decided to go back to Holland and that's where Franky did graduated. He got his nickname Balboa after Rocky as Franky never backed down and always stood up for other kids who got bullied at school. He joint the Royal Dutch Marines at the age of 18 and served for 6,5 years. Then after 4 years working as a firefighter he decided to move to Marbella Spain where he currently lives.. after 15 years of working in the Security business from Doorman, Events to PMC (contractor) and CPO (bodyguard) he's dedicated to make a career switch to the film industry as an actor and Producer. Franky is a real Action Man with a tremendous drive, discipline and dedication in everything he does. He has found his niche and passion in this field as he can use all his action skills into the film industry .

Franky is a fast learning guy with a kickboxing, Krav Maga background and has a big passion for horses. Also he dominates 4 languages English, Spanish, French and Dutch all fluently and he's got all his driving license Bike, Car, Bus, Truck, etc.

2018 was where he started pushing it and did several Features alongside bigger stars, also in 2019 he worked on different features alongside other well known names. Franky got in to the film industry by chance and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it! As well he loves to do his own stunts... He's hard working, dedicated very disciplined and like to get the job done.

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