Enzo Squillino Jr.

Enzo Squillino Jr., a talented individual of mixed English and Italian heritage, embarked on his acting journey at The Crucible Theatre before furthering his education at London's esteemed Mountview Academy, where he secured a full scholarship to hone his craft. His breakthrough performance in the 1989 production of "Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story" catapulted him to fame, earning widespread critical acclaim as he portrayed Ritchie Valens, the iconic 1950s rock 'n' roll singer made famous by the hit song "La Bamba". However, it was his captivating portrayal of the charismatic and comically adept cockney wide boy, George Andreotti, in the popular ITV television drama series The Knock (1994-2000),that solidified his reputation as a versatile and dynamic actor.