Leo Franky is a Spanish young actor, singer and multilingual performer based in London, with professional experience across film, television, theatre, voice-over, music and advertising.

With a passion for performing from an early age, Leo combines acting and music with an international outlook and an exceptional ability to communicate across languages and cultures.

Music & Performance

Music has been a central part of Leo’s life from an early age. He trains regularly in singing and has studied several instruments, including piano, saxophone, cello and electric guitar. He is also developing his skills on drums.

Music Qualifications

ABRSM Piano — Grade 5 Distinction
ABRSM Cello — Grade 5 Distinction
ABRSM Saxophone — Grade 5 Distinction

ABRSM Music Theory — Grade 5 Distinction

Alongside his acting work, Leo is developing as a singer and performer, with a particular interest in contemporary pop music and international collaborations.

Awards & Achievements

2025 — Chinese Bridge
Global Champion — Chinese Proficiency Competition for Primary School Students
Beijing & Tianjin, China

2021 — Mandy Young Talent Showcase
Overall Winner

2020 — New Talent British International Youth Music Competition
Silver Award

Languages & China

Leo speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and French, as well as Galician, and has achieved HSK Level 5 in Mandarin Chinese.

His connection with China goes far beyond language. Leo has developed a deep interest in Chinese culture and has spent time in China through both educational and professional experiences.

In 2025, he represented Spain at the Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Primary Students in China (Beijing & Tianjin) where he became Global Champion.

The experience strengthened an already important connection with China and forms part of Leo’s ambition to develop an international career that brings together music, performance, languages and cultures.

Acting & Voice Work

Leo has professional experience across feature films, theatre, voice-over and advertising, working on productions in the UK and internationally.

His screen and performance experience includes projects connected with British, European, Indian and Chinese productions.

Selected Credits

2025 — Chinese Bridge
Global Champion — Chinese Proficiency Competition for Primary School Students
Beijing & Tianjin, China

2024 — Paddington in Peru
Additional Vocals — Young Paddington

2024 — Dear China, I'm Sorry
Feature Film — Beijing, China

2023 — The White Factory
Theatre — London

2023 — A day in Leo Franky’s (马乐乐) Life
TV — Chengdu, China

2023 — The Wheel of Time
Voice-over

2022 — Mister Mummy
Feature Film — Bollywood

2022 — Mastercard Greece
TV Commercial

Looking Ahead

Leo continues to develop across acting, singing and music while pursuing his education in London.

His long-term artistic ambition is international: to create and perform music and use his languages and multicultural experiences to connect audiences across different parts of the world.

With particularly strong ties to both the UK and China, Leo is interested in projects and collaborations that bring together Western and Asian creative industries.