Marco Aurelio Zunino Costa (born 12 November 1976) is a Peruvian actor, singer, songwriter and dancer. In his country has starred in the musicals Jesucristo Superstar, Cabaret, Rent and Amor sin barreras (West Side Story). Zunino debuted on Broadway, starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago, in the Ambassador Theatre (New York).
Early life Costa was born on 12 November 1976 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.Conociendo a Marco Zunino. 15&Teens. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2013. His parents had migrated to Puerto Rico from Peru due to the agrarian reform. His parents returned to Peru when Costa was eight months old.title=Marco Zunino: Si solo quisiéramos hacer teatro, cine o TV nos moriríamos de hambre. La República. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2013.] Zunino Costa is of Peruvian ancestry via his father. He studied at Colegio Italiano Antonio Raimondi de La Molina.
Costa is a graduate of the Circle in the Square Theatre School.
Theatre
+ List of credits in theatre as an actor Year Title Role Notes 1991 Rock, pelagatos y la otra piel 1997 A Chorus Line Al 1998 La manzana prohibida Juan Carlos 1999 Into the Woods Mysterious man Circle in the Square Theatre School2000Romeo y Julieta Romeo Montesco Lead role 2002 El musical Various roles 2004 La novicia rebelde Rolf 2005 La corporación Roger Mis favoritas de Broadway Performer Recital 2006 Jesucristo Superstar Jesús Lead role 2007 El jardín secreto Dickon 2008 Don Quijote de la Mancha, el musical Sansón Carrasco Il Duce El rey Arsénico y encaje antiguo Mortimer Brewster 9 October – 14 December 2009 Cabaret Emcee13 May – 21 June1 – 31 October 2010 El musical 2010 Various roles 12 May – 27 June ¡Grántico, pálmani, zum! Golmodi Children's show Rent Roger Davis Lead role 2011 Amor sin barreras (West Side Story) Tony Wycek Lead role2 June – 10 July 2012 Chicago Billy Flynn Ambassador Theatre, New York City16 January – 4 March Chicago Billy Flynn Teatro Municipal de Lima7 June – 22 July Chicago Billy Flynn Teatro Marsano 2013 The Boy from Oz Peter Allen Lead role
Filmography + List of television credits as an actor Year Title Role Notes 1995 Canela Bruno 1996 Cuchillo y Malú 1997 Torbellino Marco Leonela, muriendo de amor Willy 1998 Cosas del amor Pablo Andrea, tiempo de amar Renzo Lead role 1999 Isabella, mujer enamorada 2003 Alias Hotel manager Episode: "A Missing Link" 2005 Nunca te diré adiós Viento y arena Giovanni 2005–2006 Decisiones Various roles Episode "Una vida prestada"Episode "Ciega pasión"Episode "Detrás de la apariencia"Episode "Juegos del destino"Episode "La mejor de las venganzas"Episode "Mi esposa por tu mamá"Episode "Pasión a escondidas"Episode "Un amor imposible"Episode "Un largo verano"Episode "Un precio demasiado alto" 2006 Esta sociedad Daniel Rodríguez-Ugarteche 2007 Golpe a golpe Piero Antagonist 2008 Esta sociedad 2 Daniel Rodríguez-Ugarteche 2008–2009 Los Barriga Carlos Alberto Irazábal Antagonist 2009 Clave uno: médicos en alerta Patient Guest star 2010–2013, 2016 Al Fondo Hay Sitio Leonardo Rizo-Patrón Recurring role 2020–present Control Z Damian Williams Recurring role
+ List of television credits as himself Year Title Role Notes 1993–1995 Nubeluz Golmodi 2008 Bailando por un sueño Contestant Second season. Winner. Bailando por un sueño: reyes de la pista Contestant 4° place 2009 El show de los sueños: amigos del alma Contestant 5° place 2010 El Gran Show Guest judge 31 July7 August
+ List of film credits as an actor Year Title Role Notes 2007 La Gran Sangre: la película Rocha's henchman2008 Ojos de fuego Valentino y el clan del can Bones/Anthony Voice Mañana te cuento 2 2011 Bolero de noche2020The Best FamiliesMariano2023Little Red Riding WolfPedro2024MisturaKiko Ledgard2025Astronauta
Discography
Year Song Album Notes2009 "Ser diferente" N/A Feat. José Val. "¡Despierta, es navidad!" La Navidad de tus sueños Feat. El show de los sueños artists. 2010 "Para siempre" N/A Al Fondo Hay Sitio
Awards and nominations Year Title Award Nominated work Result 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Favorite Replacement"Marco Zunino fue nominado a importante premio de Broadway" El Comercio Perú. Consultado el 30-03-12. Chicago Pre-nominated
References
External links
(archive) Marco Zunino at Broadway World