Tony Schiena Moves To The Front Lines of Hollywood

Tony Schiena’s life and career are undoubtedly impressive and varied. From his multicultural upbringing to his success as a world karate champion, law enforcement officer, spy, and Hollywood director and actor, he’s the star you need to watch.

Schiena’s ability to navigate different cultural and business contexts is partly due to his fluency in multiple languages and multicultural backgrounds. In addition, his work combatting sex trafficking through his NGO is commendable, and his private military intelligence firm demonstrates his deep understanding of security and defense issues.

His notability is also credited as an accomplished actor and director, with his most recent film, The Weapon, earning praise from audiences and critics alike. When asked about Schiena’s upcoming projects, he said, “I have a new franchise coming out called The Weapon... We go into production on the sequel in the first quarter of 2023. I also filmed a romantic comedy in Sicily last year called Sicilian Holiday, where I starred opposite Italy’s greatest star, Claudia Gerini. It’s slated for a 2023 release.” Sicilian Holiday is a romantic comedy shot in Sicily, and Tony even had to learn a Sicilian dialect to play his character.

Tony has had the opportunity to work with several pronounced actors throughout his career in the entertainment industry. He recalls his first film credit as an actor was in “Merchant of Venice” with Al Pacino. He also produced a film called “Wilde Salome,” again with Pacino. However, his very first film experience was with Armand Assante, who gave him his first shot in the industry.

Tony’s transition into the entertainment industry was inspired by an older colleague and mentor who advised him to get out of the defense “game” and pursue a career in acting. While he only half-listened to this advice and is still the CEO of his defense company, he has embraced the opportunity to play diverse roles and bring his real-life experiences into his characters.

His experience as a CIA asset and spy has given him valuable skills in intelligence gathering, analysis, and covert operations. In addition, his physical strength and discipline have contributed to his ability to portray convincing fight scenes on screen. 

Schiena’s approach to playing characters involves basing them on actual people he knows. For example, he played “Johnny the Perv” in a movie produced by Mike Tadross Jr., and he based the character on high school friends who left an impression on him.

His diverse background and approach to character development have allowed him to bring a unique perspective to the entertainment industry. By drawing on his experiences in the defense industry, he has been able to emulate the action genre and provide authentic performances.

Schiena is an enigmatic and fascinating figure whose life and career have taken him on a remarkable journey. Whether battling terrorists on the front lines or climbing the highest mountain in Antarctica, he pushes himself to new heights and inspires others to pursue their dreams.