Frankie Cena is a dynamic host, content creator, and media personality known for bringing charisma, depth, and heart to everything from global stages to viral social feeds.
Frankie’s on-camera journey began in the world of pageantry, where he earned the title of Mr. World Canada and was crowned Mr. World Talent on the international stage. From 2014 to 2019, he served as one of the longest-standing presenters for the world’s largest beauty pageant, Miss World and Mr World, where he produced, scripted, and hosted the globally streamed Head-to-Head Challenge. His work reached millions of viewers and earned him the 2018 Best Presenter Award at the Global Beauties Awards, beating out fellow nominee Steve Harvey.
Frankie is the current host of OLG’s Lottery, where he brings excitement and energy to a variety of live games including fan favourites like The Big Spin, Plinko, and Money Machine.
He served as the on-site media press host for Canada’s Walk of Fame, where he delivered tailored interviews with Canadian inductees and icons including Shawn Levy, Arisa Cox and George Stroumboulopoulos. He also hosted DIRECTV's “Drag Bowl” during the Superbowl weekend to interview RuPaul Drag Queens and Real Housewives and a lifestyle content series for Narcity Media with Property Brothers.
Frankie is also the host of the THYRSTY BOYS Podcast, Canada’s largest RuPaul’s Drag Race and reality TV podcast, which has amassed millions of views across social platforms. Through the podcast, he has interviewed stars from Netflix’s Love is Blind and Love is Blind UK, CBS’s Survivor and Big Brother, MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race, and CTV’s The Amazing Race Canada - making the show a go-to destination for reality TV and pop culture fans alike. Frankie has also covered major moments in reality TV as on-site media - interviewing houseguests at Big Brother Canada’s Finale Night and as an accredited outlet at the Canada’s Drag Race Finale, where he interviewed the Final 4 queens.
As a modern-day content creator, Frankie has seamlessly pivoted from traditional television hosting into the fast-moving world of digital media - bringing his polished on-camera skills and storytelling instincts to new audiences. He produces daily content through his podcast and invites his 100K+ followers across platforms into his world, offering a mix of entertainment, humor, and heart.
He has filmed, scripted, edited, and posted original content for major brands including McDonald’s, RBC, Mio, Sunwing Vacations, and Jackpot City. His dynamism shines in everything from high-concept brand collaborations to spontaneous on-the-street interviews.
A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and owner of FDT Speech & Debate Academy, Frankie is a 30 Under 30 alumni and Keynote Speaker who works to inspire youth worldwide. Frankie loves to cuddle his Frenchie Boo, compete in obstacle course races with his partner Jacques, and drink Coke Zero while playing too many board games.
Whether on stage, on screen, or online - Frankie Cena brings passion, polish, and personality to every project he touches.