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Who is Antonio Cupo from Guiding Emily on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries?

Antonio Cupo is a talented Canadian actor. Born in Vancouver to Italian parents Manilo and Lucia, Cupo is the youngest of three children. Known for his work in the US, Canada and Italy, he’s become an international household name. In Italy, he appeared in Elisa di Rivombrosa, Medici miei and Il ritmo della vita. For the US and Canada, Cupo starred in The Immortal, Just Cause and Ice.

Cupo’s also a familiar face on both Hallmark and Lifetime movie networks. Most recently, he starred as the male lead in Guiding Emily, a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film opposite Sarah Drew. Antonio is not only a great actor, but a dedicated husband and father. When he’s not working, the 45-year-old spends time with his friends and family, all of which he shares on social media with his bevy of fans.

7 Fun Facts about Antonio Cupo

1) As mentioned above, Antonio is the youngest child. He has two siblings named Sabato and Carmelina. Carmelina is also an actress. Apparently, his sister is the one who “pushed him into acting” according to an old Instagram post.

2) He is married to wife Dorothy Wang. They have two children together: a son Brando, born in 2016 and a daughter Chiara, born in 2019. Antonio often posts photos of his children on his Instagram.

3) He’s bilingual, and can go back and forth seamlessly between speaking English and Italian.

4) Before becoming a famous actor, Antonio got his degree from the University of British Columbia in English Literature. In school, he performed in various theater productions, and even sang in a band.

5) His filmography is quite impressive. You may have seen him in the 2022 blockbuster horror flick The Legend of La Llorona, or the 2017 Sundance film It Happened in LA. As far as made-for-TV movies go, Cupo appeared in Christmas at the Golden Dragon, A Winning Team, A Glenbrooke Christmas (Hallmark), as well as Devious Nanny, Beaches and Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (Lifetime).

6) Antonio’s no stranger to the world of television. He’s held recurring roles in series such as Bomb Girls and Blood & Treasure. Rounding out his credits are guest spots on shows like UnReal, Supernatural and Peacemaker.

7) Some things he enjoys are: trying new cuisines, traveling, boating, ice skating and skiing. Antonio’s also known for goofing off on set, doing silly poses or dancing. Check out a few photos below.

You can see Antonio Cupo in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film Guiding Emily. Be sure to follow him on Instagram to keep up with his everyday life and upcoming projects.

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