Name Jake Canuso Role Actor | Nationality Swiss Education Zurich | |
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Movies The Dark Knight Rises, School for Seduction, Journal of a Contract Killer, Tick Tock Lullaby, In a Day Similar People Derren Litten, Janine Duvitski, Adam Gillen, Michelle Butterly, Sheila Reid Profiles | ||
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Jake Canuso (born Carmine Canuso; 13 January 1970) is a English actor and dancer, who is best known for his role in the Benidorm-based British TV series Benidorm, in which he plays barman Mateo Castellanos.
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- Jake canuso interview on lorraine 18 02 2014
- Jake canuso actor from benidorm kalydeco appeal
- Personal life
- Career
- Guest appearances
- Music videos
- Video games
- References
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Personal life
Canuso was born near Zurich, Switzerland, to immigrants from southern Italy. Canuso is fluent in English, German, Swiss-German, Spanish, French and Italian.
Canuso survived the Indian Ocean tsunami on 26 December 2004, whilst on holiday in Ko Phra Thong, Thailand. He climbed a tree after seeing the first waves, and was trapped underwater after the tree snapped. He developed aquaphobia and did not swim in water for several years.
Career
Previously a dancer, Canuso appeared dressed as a ballet dancer in the music video for 'No More I Love You's' by Annie Lennox. He also appeared in the video of Alex Party's 1995 hit single 'Don't Give Me Your Life' as well as the video for Carter USM's Let's Get Tattoos and 2 unlimited's 1995 hit, Here I go.
Canuso can be seen dancing in the video for the 1994 hit 'Son of a Gun' by British dance DJ JX (also known as Jake Williams).
Canuso stars in the ITV comedy series Benidorm as barman Mateo Castellanos and is the sitcom's longest-serving actor alongside Janine Duvitski who plays Jacqueline.
In January 2013, Canuso participated in ITV diving show Splash!, hosted by Tom Daley.