Armand Madeo

Armand Madeo was born on July7, 1994 in New Rochelle, NY. He went to Salesian High School in New Rochelle NY, where he performed in several school plays. Armand originally wanted to go directly to a performing arts college, but his parents advised him to obtain a business related degree and then pursue his acting dream. In 2016, he graduated Cum Laude from Iona college with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication (TV & Video). After college, Armand worked a full time 9 to 5 job in the beer industry as a liquor salesman. For about six months, it absorbed all of his time until he realized that this didn't make him happy and it wasn't for him. He came home one day reflecting on his life and decided to quit. He then started back out on his journey landing an audition at Stella Adler (NYC). Armand was accepted into the Stella Adler Evening Conservatory Program where he learned how to stimulate his imagination and apply that technique to his everyday acting approach. He also studied Meisner technique at The Acting Studio in NYC, where he learned the importance of repetition, strengthening his ability to listen and react within a scene. His training also included Acting Intensive with Sopranos star Vincent Pastore which has enhanced his stage acting skills and been instrumental in developing his business acumen and personal network. Armand and Vincent remain close friends. Afterwards, Armand focused on networking with peers and industry professionals at film festivals, part time workshops and through social media. He spent all 2019 writing, directing, producing and starring in his own short film, Flipped. Armands ability to write and tell stories has been a vital piece showcasing his acting talent opening doors for him. He landed a supporting role in an upcoming film, Silent Partners; a 1980's organized crime film based in Miami where he played Louie Danova a soldier in the Gambino crime family. It also played a pivotal role by allowing him to obtain a recurring, supporting role in the TV series, K-town which is slated to begin filming in summer of 2021. There are multiple other feature films and TV series in development that Armand has been casted in or considered for as well in 2021 and 2022.