Mark Indelicato
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| Born | July 16, 1994 (age 12) Philadelphia, PA |
| Years active | 2002 - |
| Notable roles | Justin Suarez on Ugly Betty |
Mark Indelicato (born July 16, 1994) is an American child actor and singer. He is currently a regular on the ABC dramedy series Ugly Betty, where he plays Justin Suarez, the fashion-obsessed nephew of series heroine Betty Suarez.
[edit] Personal background
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Indelicato has been raised in nearby Neshaminy in Bucks County. He is part-Italian/part-Puerto Rican.
Mark has trained at the The Actors Center in Philadelphia and takes vocal lessons at Dupree School of Music in Linwood, New Jersey. He hopes to continue his professional career in acting and singing.
Indelicato started his career on the main stage at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater at age eight. His performances in the stage productions La Vie En Bleu and A Christmas Carol would garner him a role in the Theatre's staged reading of Fame Forever, which in turn was presented in New York City after its Philadelphia opening. Mark's other theatre credits include Evita at the Academy of Music. He has guest starred in the TV shows Hack and Chappelle's Show and has also worked in national television commercials, including one for Wendy's.
In addition, he has recorded Little Maestros, a CD for young children. He is recording a demo CD with his singing partner.
[edit] Trivia
- Indelicato is one of two Philadelphians who are regulars on Ugly Betty, the other being Ana Ortiz, who plays his mother Hilda on the show.
- Although his character is of Mexican heritage, Indelicato himself is a quarter Puerto-Rican and three quarters Italian. He is not fluent in Spanish.
