Francois Arnault is a young Canadian actor who has already managed to achieve fame by the age of 30 and get his first fans. A teenage rebel, an aristocrat, an adherent of same-sex love - a rising star successfully copes with any role. What is known about this guy, who most people continue to associate with the Duke of Borgia from the popular telenovela?
Francois Arnault: biography of the star
The actor does not like to let journalists into his personal space, but some interesting details about his childhood and youth have nevertheless become public. Francois Arnault was born in 1985, this joyful event took place in Montreal. A few years later, the younger sister of the future star was born. It is unlikely that the boy's parents, who have "serious" professions not related to the world of cinema, could have guessed who their son would become.
As a child, François Arnault's life was scheduled to the minute, as mother and father demanded excellent academic performance from their children. The actor is fluent in three languages, learned during his school years, has the skills to play the piano. One of his "childish" hobbies was singing in the choir. By the way, the surname Arno is not real. This is just a pseudonym that once replaced the name Barbier.
After graduating from school, the boy chose the Conservatory of Dramatic Art to continue his education. During the years of study, he managed to take part in the production of many plays, was in the theater company, created by him together with classmates.
The beginning of the creative path
Having completed his studies at the Conservatoire, François Arnault focused on his career. He began to play in one of the local theaters, diligently looking for roles on television and in films. Initially, he was allowed to play only passing characters, but the difficulties only tempered the character of the young man. His dreams of a serious role became a reality in 2009.
The picture "I killed my mother" belongs to the category of biographical dramas. The basis for the script was the story of a teenager who is forced to fight with an authoritarian mother who inspires him with hatred and love at the same time. Antonio was the name of the character played by Francois Arnault. The films and series in which he starred after that became available to him precisely because of this prominent role, which allowed the actor to demonstrate his dramatic gift.
The brightest roles
2009 proved to be a particularly successful year for the rising star. Francois managed to star in one more film, and he was entrusted with a central role. The tape was called"Heat wave". Arno's character enters into a love affair with a woman who is 33 years older than him. A brave young man is ready to fight for his love, sort things out with colleagues and relatives of his chosen one.
The pictures described above are not the most famous film projects in which Francois Arnault took part. The films cannot bear comparison with the popular Borgia series. The young man in this telenovela got the image of one of the brightest representatives of the family, forever remaining on the pages of history for his bloodthirstiness. Interestingly, his character Cesare Borgia actually existed.
Before the release of the series, no one understood the director Neil Jordan, who approved a typical Canadian for the role of the offspring of a powerful Italian family. They were able to understand their mistake when they saw how organically Francois fits into the role of Cesare. The TV show lasted three seasons, falling ratings led to the inevitable closure. It's funny that the actor had to calm down the angry fans on his own. It is also known that Cesare Borgia remains his favorite character.
What else to see
Francois Arnault does not stop acting in films, several film projects with his participation are expected soon. Fans of the star show particular interest in the historical film "Caesar", in which he played the role of Mark Antony.
You can also pay attention to the comedy drama "Amapola", in which the young man got one of the main roles. The tape will appeal to viewers whopositive attitude towards the "Butterfly Effect". The heroine, endowed with a mystical gift, is trying to "erase" the mistake she made in her youth. She is convinced that this will make her life completely different.
Private life
Despite the rather daring roles, the actor in life remains a modest guy, carefully guarding his space from strangers. It is known for certain that Francois Arnault does not yet have a wife and children. The personal life of a secretive young man gives rise to numerous rumors, he is constantly credited with relationships with women who become his colleagues on the set. Apparently, he does not currently have an “official” girlfriend. In addition to filming in film projects, the actor loves to travel, devotes a lot of time to self-development, loves to read.
That's all the journalists managed to find out about Francois Arnault. You can see a photo of the star above. Fans can only wait for the release of new films, where he plays memorable roles.
