Jake Canuso
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Jake Canuso in 2015
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| Born |
Carmine Canuso 13 January 1970 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 1994–1995 (dancer); 2004–present (actor) |
Jake Canuso (born Carmine Canuso; 13 January 1970) is a Swiss 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.
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.
Previously a dancer, Canuso appeared dressed as a ballet dancer in the music video for 'No More I Love Yous' by Annie Lennox and 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.
Jake can also be seen dancing in the video for the 1994 hit 'Son of a Gun' by British dance DJ JX 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.
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