★ HOW OLD IS JAKE CANUSO?
Jake Canuso is 56 years old, born January 13, 1970 in CH · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
Jake Canuso is a Swiss-British actor best known for playing Mateo Castellanos, the Solana barman in ITV's Benidorm from 2007 to 2018. Before acting, he spent eighteen years as a professional dancer, working with Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls, Elton John and other major artists. Born in 1970, Canuso's Capricorn nature aligns with his disciplined transition from dance to sustained television success.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jake Canuso is a Swiss-British actor and former professional dancer born in 1970. He gained widespread recognition playing Mateo Castellanos, the Solana barman, in the ITV comedy series Benidorm, a role he held from 2007 until 2018. Before his on-screen career, Canuso worked as a professional dancer for eighteen years, collaborating with major artists including Kylie Minogue, Rozalla, the Spice Girls, Annie Lennox and Elton John. His life-path number of 22 reflects the Master Builder archetype — someone capable of turning foundational creative work (dance) into a lasting platform (television). As an actor, Canuso performs in scripted roles and builds character depth across extended television runs. His Capricorn birth sign (January 13) is associated with discipline and career longevity, traits evident in his eighteen-year dance career and eleven-year tenure on Benidorm. A native of Switzerland with British cultural ties, Canuso represents the cross-border European entertainment landscape.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Canuso spent eighteen years as a professional dancer before transitioning to acting. During his dance career, he worked with prominent international artists including Kylie Minogue, Rozalla, the Spice Girls, Annie Lennox and Elton John. This extensive performance background shaped his eventual move into television and film acting.
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Trivia
- Canuso was a professional dancer for eighteen years before becoming an actor, working with artists including Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls, and Elton John.
- He played the same character, Mateo Castellanos, for eleven consecutive years on Benidorm (2007–2018), making it one of British television's longest-running character roles.
- His life-path number is 22, the Master Number associated with architects and builders of lasting institutions.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jake Canuso?
- Jake Canuso is 56 years old (born January 13, 1970).
- When is Jake Canuso's birthday?
- Jake Canuso was born on January 13, 1970.
- What is Jake Canuso's zodiac sign?
- Jake Canuso is a Capricorn, born January 13, 1970.
- What is Jake Canuso's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jake Canuso was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Jake Canuso from?
- Jake Canuso is from CH.
- What does Jake Canuso do?
- Jake Canuso is a actor.
- Is Jake Canuso still alive?
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