Biography

Orlando Ricci is the author of "Victory's Fate." . "Victory's Fate" is the story of Anthony Williams, a talented high school wrestler, who is mentored by a former college wrestler, Vincent Tanzino. Everything's going perfectly for Anthony when tragedy strikes, causing his life to spiral out of control. He's thrust into a world of uncertainty and a decline in his desire to achieve the goals that he once longed for. This is the heart wrenching tale of one athlete's journey.

He's also the author of "Diary of a Dying Man." "Diary of a Dying Man" is the heart wrenching tale of one man's journey and his pursuit of life. Dylan Anderson gave everything he had towards making a difference in the lives of others...until his life was turned upside down by an illness. Now, he must decide whether or not to fight.

The author and actor grew up in a suburb of Buffalo, NY where he excelled both academically and athletically. He played a variety of sports; however, his greatest accomplishments came in Wrestling. He went on to wrestle at West Virginia University, where he also earned a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education.

Once Orlando graduated from WVU, he moved to Charlotte, NC to become an English Teacher and a Wrestling Coach. After a number of years diligently working as an educator and a coach, he decided that it was time to pursue his dream of being an actor. Orlando not only acts, but he also work as a freelance writer and editor. This has afforded him with the ability to work on a number of scripts, novels, articles, and websites. All of which has led him to write a number of scripts that he plans to make into short and full-length films.

Since beginning his acting career, Orlando has continuously challenged himself to become the best actor and writer possible. He has taken a number of courses intended to enhance his skills in order to provide himself with numerous opportunities. These courses have included: tactical, weapons, stage combat, and stunt driving. The skills Orlando has obtained, along with his ability to portray a variety of ethnicities, have afforded Orlando with an opportunity to be cast in various roles.

Orlando is best known for his appearance during the final season of "Eastbound and Down" (2013) and the Action Packed Short Film "Every Action" where he played Dutch, a former military specialist who has to overcome an unfortunate situation in his life. He has also worked as a Stand-In on "Six" for one of the lead characters, Walton Goggins. Orlando also has a number of other projects in the works as he continues to pursue his career as an actor.
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