Jacob Muntaz Scipio, a gifted actor and writer from Britain, was born on January 10, 1993.
He began his career by taking on notable television roles in shows like “Some Girls” (BBC), “As the Bell Rings” (Disney), and “White Teeth” (Channel 4).
In 2016, he co-founded CPO Productions, a platform that allowed him to showcase his talents in both writing and acting through short films such as “Cowboys & Angels” (2016) and “The Writers Group” (2018).
These films premiered at prestigious festivals like Cannes Court Métrage and the British Film Institute in London.
REAL FACTS ABOUT JACOB SCIPIO
FULL NAME: Jacob Muntaz Scipio
DATE OF BIRTH: January 10, 1993
PLACE OF BIRTH: Islington, London, England
NATIONALITY: British
OCCUPATION(s): Actor,Writer
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Jacob Muntaz Scipio, who was born in Islington, London, to a mixed Indo-English background, had a strong passion for the arts from an early age.
He attended St. Michael’s Church of England Primary School and Fortismere School before pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Literature at the University of Essex.
Scipio’s acting career began when he was just 9 months old, with a role in the TV series “Bambino Mio” alongside Julie Walters.
As he grew older, his talent also grew, and he landed lead roles in notable productions such as Channel 4’s adaptation of Zadie Smith’s “White Teeth” at the age of 9, where he played twin brothers.
He also starred as ‘Prince Chulalongkorn’ alongside Elaine Paige in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The King and I” at the London Palladium.
CAREER
Jacob Scipio rose to fame in 2020 when he played the main antagonist, Armando Aretas, in the film “Bad Boys for Life”.
He reprised this role in the sequel “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” in 2024. He also starred in the true-story-based film “The Outpost” as US Army Staff Sgt.
Justin T. Gallegos, a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross. Scipio has appeared in other films such as “Last Looks”, “Without Remorse”, and the action film “Expend4bles” in 2023.
In terms of television, Scipio had early roles in shows like “As the Bell Rings” (2008), “Kerwhizz” on CBeebies, and “Undefeated” (2012), which was a HIV awareness campaign showcased at Cannes.
He later appeared in BBC Three’s “Some Girls” (2013), CBBC’s “Dixi”, and “Dani’s Castle” (2015).
In 2021, Scipio was cast as Michael Vargas in the Netflix thriller series “Pieces of Her”, which is based on Karin Slaughter’s novel.
PERSONAL LIFE
While Jacob Scipio prefers to keep his personal life private, his partner Liv shared a glimpse into their romantic relationship on her Instagram account in August 2020.
She lovingly referred to him as “her love” and posted an intimate photo of them sharing a passionate kiss, offering a rare insight into his personal life.
