Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato is an American actor and singer who first became widely known for playing Justin Suarez, the fashion‑loving gay teen on Ugly Betty (2006–2010), a role that made him one of the earliest openly queer youth characters on U.S. network television. Indelicato has spoken publicly about being gay, including sharing his own coming‑out experience on Dr. Phil while discussing the bullying he faced after portraying Justin. His queer‑relevant work spans multiple eras of LGBTQ+ representation: from Ugly Betty’s groundbreaking portrayal of a young gay character, to his role as Damien on HBO’s Hacks, a series praised for its casual, integrated queer ensemble. He also appeared in Gregg Araki’s White Bird in a Blizzard (2014), further connecting him to queer‑cinema lineage. Across his career, Indelicato has remained a visible gay actor whose roles and advocacy reflect the evolution of queer representation from the 2000s to today.