Mark Consuelos is a versatile American actor and television personality best known for his long-running role as Mateo Santos on the soap opera All My Children, where he met his wife, Kelly Ripa. His acting career includes notable appearances in various television series, such as Riverdale, Pitch, and American Horror Story, as well as several film roles. Beyond his scripted acting work, Consuelos has established a significant presence as a media personality and producer. In 2023, he began co-hosting the long-running daytime talk show Live with Kelly and Mark alongside his wife, further cementing his status as a prominent figure in American television. Throughout his career, he has successfully transitioned between dramatic acting, production, and high-profile hosting duties, maintaining a consistent and recognized public profile in the entertainment industry.
March 30, 1971: Birth of Mark Consuelos
Mark Andrew Consuelos was born on March 30, 1971, in the United States, eventually becoming a notable actor and talk show host.
1994: Graduation from University of South Florida
In 1994, Mark Consuelos completed his higher education by graduating from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in marketing.
February 1995: Breakthrough Role on All My Children
In February 1995, Mark Consuelos achieved a major career breakthrough by securing the role of Mateo Santos on the popular soap opera All My Children.
1995: Debut on All My Children
In 1995, Mark Consuelos began his career-defining role as Mateo Santos on the ABC soap opera All My Children, a character he portrayed during his initial run until 2002.
1995: Meeting Kelly Ripa
In 1995, Mark Consuelos met Kelly Ripa while working together as co-stars on the television show All My Children.
May 1, 1996: Elopement with Kelly Ripa
On May 1, 1996, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa officially eloped, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
May 1996: Secret Marriage to Kelly Ripa
In May 1996, while living on his co-star's sofa, Mark Consuelos secretly married his on-screen love interest, Kelly Ripa, in a private ceremony held in Las Vegas.
June 2, 1997: Birth of Michael Joseph
On June 2, 1997, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa welcomed their first child, Michael Joseph, into the world.
1997: Soap Opera Awards Win
In 1997, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa were honored with the "Hottest Romance" award at the Soap Opera Awards.
1998: ALMA Award Win
In 1998, Mark Consuelos received the American Latino Media Arts Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera.
1999: Second ALMA Award Win
Mark Consuelos continued his success by winning the American Latino Media Arts Award for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Soap Opera for a second consecutive time in 1999.
June 16, 2001: Birth of Lola Grace
On June 16, 2001, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa expanded their family with the birth of their daughter, Lola Grace.
2002: Conclusion of Initial Run on All My Children
After seven years of playing the character Mateo Santos, Mark Consuelos concluded his initial tenure on the soap opera All My Children in 2002.
2002: Departure from All My Children
In 2002, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa concluded their work taping episodes of the soap opera All My Children, as Ripa transitioned to focus on her role as a host on Live! with Regis and Kelly.
February 24, 2003: Birth of Joaquin Antonio
On February 24, 2003, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa celebrated the birth of their son, Joaquin Antonio.
2005: Theatrical debut of The Great Raid
In 2005, Mark Consuelos reached a career milestone by starring in the feature film The Great Raid, which premiered in theaters during that same year.
2006: Appearances in My Super Ex-Girlfriend and Wedding Daze
During 2006, Consuelos expanded his filmography with roles in two movies: My Super Ex-Girlfriend, in which he played the character Steve, and the film Wedding Daze.
2007: Hosting Duties on NBC
In 2007, Mark Consuelos took on the role of host for two reality dating programs, Age of Love and Science of Love, which were broadcast on the NBC network.
October 3, 2008: Officiating Howard Stern's Wedding
On October 3, 2008, Mark Consuelos officiated the wedding of Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky at Le Cirque restaurant in New York City. Having become close friends with the couple, Consuelos sought official ordination specifically to conduct the ceremony, which was attended by numerous high-profile celebrities.
2009: Mark Consuelos Appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show
During the 2009 23rd season of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Mark Consuelos joined a panel alongside Oprah Winfrey, Ali Wentworth, and Gayle King to discuss weekly news and media highlights in a new segment called Fridays Live. This weekly live series continued into the 2009–10 season, though Winfrey eventually hosted the segment solo before it was discontinued for the show's 25th season.
2010: Cop Out Premiere Appearance
In 2010, Mark Consuelos attended the film premiere of Cop Out in New York City, during which he was observed having a friendly conversation with Bryan Johnson while Walt Flanagan looked on.
2010: Return to All My Children
Mark Consuelos briefly returned to his iconic role as Mateo Santos on the daytime drama All My Children in 2010.
2012: Guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In 2012, Mark Consuelos made a guest appearance in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode titled 'Justice Denied', where he portrayed Michael, the primary suspect in a rape case occurring during Fleet Week.
2013: Acquisition of East 76th Street Townhouse
During 2013, Mark Consuelos and his wife purchased a townhouse on East 76th Street from designer Luca Orlandi and Oluchi Onweagba for $27 million, marking it as one of the priciest real estate transactions in New York City that year.
2013: Role in Alpha House
In 2013, Mark Consuelos began co-starring as Florida Senator Andy Guzman in the Amazon political comedy series Alpha House, created by Garry Trudeau.
2014: Filming Alpha House Season Two
During the summer of 2014, Mark Consuelos spent his time filming the second season of the political comedy series Alpha House.
2015: Sale of SoHo Apartment
In 2015, Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa sold their long-time residence located on Crosby Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan for $20 million.
2016: Casting in Pitch
In 2016, Mark Consuelos secured a recurring role as Oscar Arguella on the FOX television series Pitch.
2017: Casting as Hiram Lodge in Riverdale
In 2017, Mark Consuelos secured a series regular role portraying the character Hiram Lodge on the television drama Riverdale, which aired on The CW.
2017: Joining the Cast of Riverdale
In 2017, Mark Consuelos took on a new high-profile role as the character Hiram Lodge on the hit CW drama series Riverdale.
2018: Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain
In 2018, Mark Consuelos was recognized for his acting versatility by winning the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain.
February 16, 2023: Consuelos Named Co-host of Live
On February 16, 2023, it was officially announced that Mark Consuelos would step into the role of co-host for the television program Live, succeeding Ryan Seacrest.
April 17, 2023: Becoming Co-host of Live!
On April 17, 2023, Mark Consuelos officially joined the morning program as a permanent co-host, leading to the show being retitled Live! with Kelly and Mark.
2023: Departure from Riverdale
After six years of portraying Hiram Lodge, Mark Consuelos completed his final season on the television drama Riverdale in 2023.
2024: First Daytime Emmy Award Win
In 2024, Mark Consuelos achieved a major career milestone by winning his first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host, sharing the honor with his co-host Kelly Ripa for their work on the program Live with Kelly and Mark.
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