As the fashion-obsessed nephew of Ugly Betty’s iconic title character, Mark Indelicato was catapulted to global superstardom when the Emmy Award-winning cult comedy hit screens in 2006. Airing during a time where the television landscape wasn’t entirely welcoming of the LGBTQ+ experience, Justin Suarez was lauded by fans and critics as one of the first examples of an unapologetically flamboyant character with depth.
Although he didn’t formally come out as gay until the fourth and final season, Justin served as inspiration for countless LGBTQ+ viewers around the world, which is why he’s continuously included on various ‘best queer characters of all time’ lists. “Upon analysis and reflection, looking at the doors that the character and show opened for the content that’s out now makes me feel grateful,” Mark admits. “I'm so grateful to have been a part of this forward progression in the media.”
Last year, Mark made his debut in two more progressive LGBTQ+ titles: HBO Max’s renowned comedy Hacks, as the assistant to Jean Smart’s legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, and Prime Video’s romantic dramedy With Love, as leading character Jorge Diaz Jr. Both shows, which were renewed by their respective streamers, received acclaim for refusing to conform to tired LGBTQ+ tropes - with the sexuality of Mark’s characters (and others) accepted without
