Jake Canuso

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jake-canuso

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Jake Canuso. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/jake-canuso. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. From the article, write the nationality:Swiss-British
2. From the article, write the primary role:Mateo Castellanos in the ITV comedy series Benidorm (2007-2018)
3. Who is Jake Canuso?Jake Canuso is a Swiss-British entertainer who first danced professionally and later became a well-known actor. He is best known for playing Mateo Castellanos in the TV show Benidorm.
4. What did Jake do before acting?Before acting, Jake danced for 18 years with famous singers like Kylie Minogue, the Spice Girls, Annie Lennox, and Elton John. He performed on big stages and learned a lot about showmanship.

Stagecraft: The art and technique of designing and executing theatrical productions, including lighting, set design, and performance.
Ensemble Cast: A group of actors who are considered equally important in a theatrical or film production.
Physical Storytelling: The art of conveying narrative and emotion through movement, gesture, and bodily expression rather than dialogue.