Mark Indelicato (born July 16, 1994) is an American actor best known for his role in the ABC comedy series Ugly Betty as Justin Suarez, the fashion-obsessed nephew of series protagonist Betty Suarez, and in the HBO Max series Hacks as Damien.
Life and career Indelicato was born in Philadelphia, the son of Lynn and Mark Indelicato, Sr. He is of three-quarters Italian and one quarter Puerto Rican descent. He was trained at The Actors Center in that city, and was a student at Dupree School of Music in Linwood, New Jersey. He began acting at age eight at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theater, and has appeared in national television commercials, Chappelle's Show, and was a regular cast member of Ugly Betty on ABC until the series ended in 2010. He also attended the Professional Performing Arts School before moving back to Los Angeles. He later attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Indelicato was featured in an episode of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in a special High School Musical-themed episode.
On October 27, 2008, Indelicato performed the part of Boq for the "Wicked Day" 5th Anniversary Concert on Broadway in New York City as well. He performed again at the Gershwin Theatre on February 28, 2009 for the "Defying Inequality" benefit.
He starred as the Artful Dodger in the CLO production of Oliver! in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He appeared on a special episode of Dr. Phil which discussed teens who were being bullied after coming out. He shared his experience when he received numerous death threats and verbal abuse from people for his role on Ugly Betty.
Indelicato played Damien, assistant to comedian Deborah Vance, in the HBO Max series Hacks (2021–2026).
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2003DisposalKid on BikeShort2014White Bird in a BlizzardMickey2025She's the HeDavis
Television Year Title Role Notes2003 Hack Berge Episode: "Forgive, But Don't Forget"2004 Chappelle's Show Kneehigh Park Kid Season 2, episode 102006–2010 Ugly Betty Justin Suarez 85 Episodes2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Antonio Episode: "Lip Synchin' in the Rain"2009 MTV Cribs Self Season 16, episode 122010 Hot in Cleveland Zack Episode: "The Play's The Thing"2011 Madison High Harvey Flynn Pilot2016 Dead of Summer Blair Ramos Series regular2021–2023 With Love Jorge Diaz Jr. Series regular2021–2026 Hacks Damien Series regular2022 RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race Thirsty Von Trap Season 2 contestant
Web Year Title Role Notes 2012 Oishi High School Battle Aubrey Episode: "The Gay Kid"
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2006Actor AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesUgly Betty20072021Hacks202220242025
References
External links
Mark Indelicato's official fashion site.
From Broadway World (August 21, 2007) BroadwayWorld.com interview with Mark Indelicato, October 21, 2008