Valentino S

Valentino Sebic is a decorated international actor who made cinematic history in hisbreakout feature film debut.
Uniquely holding background experiences as an active-duty military service member, an elite banking executive, and a competitive endurance athlete, Valentino brings an unmatched psychological realism and heavy screen presence to high-stakes dramatic roles in Japan and globally.
Leading a major Japanese production as a foreign actor, his performance triggered an international festival sweep, earning immediate validation from legendary Western and Japanese cinema legends.

Valentino has lived in Japan since 1994, is originally from Canada. After working as a banker, he now works in the hotel industry.
Drawing on his military experience, he appeared in a movie as a captain.

KEY ACCOLADES & CRITICAL BREAKTHROUGH / 主な受賞歴・実績
 The Arthouse Grand Slam: Achieved a rare 4-accolade sweep for a debut dramatic performance in the feature film CITIZENs - The Choice Not to Fight
『CITIZENs〜戦わないという選択〜』.
 Tropea International Film Festival (Italy): Personally honored and publicly praised by legendary Hollywood cult director Abel Ferrara for intense psychological stillness and screen gravity.
 World Film Festival in Cannes (France): Awarded Best Actor, marking an elite milestone on the European independent film circuit.
 Monaco International Film Festival: Secured top acting honors and critical acclaim from highly selective European juries.
 Toronto International Short Film Awards (Canada): Nominated for Best Actor, solidifying a cross-continental critical breakthrough in North America.

MAIN CAREER & FILMOGRAPHY / 主な出演歴
 MOVIES:
『CITIZENs〜戦わないという選択〜』 (CITIZENs - The Choice Not to
Fight / FILM JAPANESQUE) – Role: Captain Walsh (Lead / 主演) | Dir: Yasushi Fuluichi | DOP: Masahiro Aida.

 NARRATION & VOICE:
o Premium corporate campaigns, international financial overviews, and high-prestige luxury brand identity narration.

SPECIAL SKILLS & INTERESTS / 特技・趣味
 Boardroom Authenticity: Active executive presence with decades of elite financial strategy experience.
 Tactical Realism: Comprehensive active-duty military weapon handling and structural movement.
 Elite Athletics: Competitive cycling, long-distance endurance sports, and advanced somatic alignment coaching.