Mark Consuelos

Mark Consuelos is an American actor and talk show host born in Zaragoza, Spain, on March 30, 1971.

Mark Consuelos is an American actor and talk show host born in Zaragoza, Spain, on March 30, 1971. He is best known for playing Mateo Santos on the ABC soap opera *All My Children* and Hiram Lodge on The CW series *Riverdale*. Since 2023, he has co-hosted the daytime talk show *Live with Kelly and Mark* alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa.

Early life

Mark Andrew Consuelos was born in Zaragoza, Spain, on March 30, 1971. He later grew up in the United States. Biographical sources note his mixed family background.

Acting career

Consuelos first gained wide recognition for his role as Mateo Santos on *All My Children*, which he played from 1995 to 2002 and again in 2010. He later appeared in films and guest roles on television series, including a recurring role as Hiram Lodge on *Riverdale* from 2017 to 2023. He has also appeared in television productions that aired in Canada and co-starred in the Canadian series *Missing*, making him familiar to Canadian television audiences.

Talk show work

In 2023, Consuelos joined *Live with Kelly and Mark* as co-host alongside Kelly Ripa, replacing Ryan Seacrest on the programme. The show has since continued as a major daytime entertainment talk show.

Personal life

Consuelos is married to television host Kelly Ripa, and they have three children. Several biographical sources note that the family lives in New York City.