"Benidorm's" Mateo actor Canuso transformed after near-death experience

Actor Jake Canuso, known for his role as Mateo in "Benidorm," has undergone a significant transformation after the show ended and a near-death experience. Canuso, who played Mateo for 11 years, now sports a different look and has overcome aquaphobia stemming from a 2004 tsunami. He has since appeared in a film and offers personalized videos on Cameo. Before "Benidorm," Canuso was a dancer, and the show's popularity is resurging. Rumors suggest a potential comeback for the sitcom.