Martin Portlock

Winner of 'Best Actor' at the National Film Awards 2025 and winner of the 'Rising Star' award at the National Film Festival Guild Wales 2025. Martin Portlock is a dynamic English actor whose spellbinding performances have captivated audiences worldwide. His breakout moment came in 2022 with his chilling portrayal of 'The Witch' on ITV's "Britain's Got Talent," a performance that went viral, amassing over 9 million views on YouTube. His collaboration with Penn and Teller on "The Ultimate Magician" further solidified his reputation as a versatile and captivating performer.

In television, Martin portrayed Aaron in the BBC's adaptation of "Everything I Know About Love" alongside Emma Appleton. His film credits are equally impressive, featuring roles like Owen in the comedy horror "Wolf Manor" and a haunting re imagining of Peter Pan-a character with deep psychological complexities-in "Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare." He is set to reprise this role in the highly anticipated crossover "Monsters Assemble" in 2026. Martin also takes the lead as a powerful mage in the upcoming dark fantasy epic "Gallowmere," a film inspired by the grandeur of "The Lord of the Rings."

Adding to his diverse repertoire, Martin was handpicked as an animatronic puppeteer for the upcoming horror film "Pinocchio," a role secured through the recommendation of legendary puppeteer Todd Masters. His ability to breathe life into a wide range of characters and stories makes Martin Portlock an electrifying force in the entertainment industry, drawing in audiences and collaborators alike.