FRANK SPADONE
Frank started working for some of the top photographers in the country after finishing college. One thing became very clear, Frank had a knack for entertaining the crew on these shoots. Whether it was telling stories about his family, imitating the models, or making fun of himself, Frank always had everyone laughing. Photographers began to hire Frank for not only his photography ability but also his entertaining ability, sometimes at the request of the clients.
It was on one of these shoots that one of the models started telling Frank that he should take his comedy to the clubs. Frank began contemplating it. After visiting a few local comedy clubs he decided to give it a try.
On March 18, 1997, Frank stepped on stage for the first time as a stand-up comic. He didn’t tell many people about it and there were just a few select friends in the audience. He was on stage for only five minutes, but those five minutes told everyone in the room that this guy truly had something special.
He continued working amateur and open mic nights in Toronto, constantly building his material and starting to create a buzz. In less than a year he would perform in his first professional spot. Soon he was headlining at the top comedy clubs in Toronto and then taking his act to many other cities across Canada. He continued honing his craft, graduating from improv classes at Second City and still takes many advanced improv and acting classes.
Frank was all set to embark on his newly inked North American tour when COVID-19 closed the borders but looks forward to coming to you virtually for now and to a theater near you as soon as it’s safe.
MC Andrea Trendadue
Andrea has been hosting CHIN TV’s Festival Italiano di Johnny Lombardi for over 20 years, one of the longest running Live TV Programs in Canada. Every Sunday, Andrea is joined by viewers from across the country to celebrate a love for all things Italian. She has interviewed many guests, including Members of Government, Chiefs of Police, artists, actors, musicians, local entrepreneurs; however, some of her most inspiring are her conversations with members of grass roots charities and local fundraisers. Andrea is passionate and dedicated to her community and viewers, attending and giving of her time hosting many charitable events and gala’s; the Caritas Project, Thalassemia Foundation, Parker’s Journey, CIBPA Ladies Auxiliary, Alternatives, Sick Kids Telethon, Canadian Opera Volunteer Committee and the Italian Walk of Fame, to name a few. She is the recipient of the SHAW Cable award and bursary 1996 for the continuation of media studies, The Jackie Rosati Media Award 2012, The Pugliese dell'Anno Award 2014 and in 2018 was a recipient of the Art and Entertainment Award awarded by the Brilliant Minded Women Foundation.
