Jake Canuso is a Swiss-born Italian actor, best known for his role in the ITV comedy series Benidorm, in which he played the Solana barman Mateo Castellanos from 2007 until 2018.
10 Facts About Jake Canuso
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Jake Canuso was born near Zurich, Switzerland, to immigrants from southern Italy.
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Jake Canuso moved to the UK when he was 18 years old.
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Previously a dancer, Jake Canuso appeared dressed as a ballet dancer in the music video for "No More I Love You's" by Annie Lennox.
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Jake Canuso toured as a dancer for acts including the Spice Girls, Elton John and Annie Lennox.
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Jake Canuso appeared as a dancer on Top of the Pops.
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Jake Canuso was chosen along with several other members of the cast to star in Benidorm Live, a touring stage adaptation of the show.
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Jake Canuso survived the Indian Ocean tsunami on 26 December 2004, whilst on holiday in Ko Phra Thong, Thailand.
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Jake Canuso climbed a tree after seeing the first waves, and was trapped underwater after the tree snapped.
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Jake Canuso developed aquaphobia and did not swim in water for several years.