There are numerous platforms from where one can show their talent and gather spotlight. Similarly, Geno Seger, an American actor, gained attention from his naturally-rich bass quality voice. His voice is not only the factor that garnered attention, but his character as Mason Makoola in the Disney XD TV series Pair of Kings also helped him to win the heart of many audiences. Now, Geno has become one of the heartthrobs in the entertainment industry with the huge fan following.
Professional Career
Geno's friend suggested him to try voice-workout, and he auditioned for the radio station in New Zealand with his naturally possessed voice. His voice-ads gained attention, and he became a cast member in Disney Series The Lion King.
Eventually, in 2009 he appeared on TV Series White Collar where he played the role of Aimes' Bodyguard in one episode. From 2011 to 2017, he appeared in various television shows such as Fort Boyard: Ultimate Challenge, Zeke & Luther, Teen Wolf, Dusk Till Dawn and Elementary. In 2018 he appeared in TV show Yellowstone where he portrays Danny Trudeau. He has also played in the movies like Bone Tomahawk (2015), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) and Game Over, Man! (2018).
Besides being an actor, he used to play football in his University and later played for American National Rugby League. He then moved to New Zealand and played for the team Richmond Rovers Rugby League. He also has a foundation 'Hold It On The Road' through which he encourages youth to make the right decisions.
Geno As A Married Man
Forty-year-old Geno is a married man and is active in flaunting his relationship with his gorgeous wife on social media. His wife, Maria Canapino, is an actress, stunt performer and currently works at Golden State Gymnastics and GS Productions LLC. The boyfriend-girlfriend romantic history is well-concealed by those lovebirds. Nevertheless, his wife has not stayed fully tight-lipped regarding their closeness. On her Instagram, she shares their extraordinary romantic life which is clearly visible.
The pair has numerous pictures together which exhibit their strong bondage on Instagram. Among such post, the cute couple is seen spending their weekend, traveling to different places, in a picture shared on 4 May 2015. They went to Los Angeles, California and watched the performance of the band Boyz You Like. They also headed to the beach towards the ocean which Maria later posted on her Instagram.
Geno Segers with his wife, Maria Canapino, on Hotel Constance Pasadena in California (Photo: Instagram)
Going through Maria's Instagram post, it hints that the couple was dating from 2011. However, she has not revealed further about their dating and affairs. Similarly, with an Instagram post on 1 August 2016, Maria revealed that they have been dating for five years.
Geno, who is currently residing in Los Angeles with his wife, is pursuing his career while strengthening his love with Maria.
Is Geno Segers Gay?
Geno has portrayed Chayton Littlestone in the Cinemax's series Banshee. The character Chayton is the one who can bring the psychotic edge to play Red Crow's right-hand man. In the two-part arc which focuses the story on Shunka, it is revealed that Geno is a closeted gay who deals with widespread homophobia in his work including Red Crow.
However, the actor is not a homosexual in real life and is relishing his seven years of the anniversary with his wife.
Family Life
Geno was born to father, Lonnie G. Segers Sr. and mother, Sandra Eldridge. His grandfather, Eugene M. Segers was a black guy and his grandmother Rebecca Robinson was listed as Negro on 1930 US census. His maternal grandfather was Harvey Lee Eldridge. Very slight details about his parent's profession and their life have surfaced in the media.
Short Bio
Geno was born on 4 March 1978 as Lonnie Gene Segers, Jr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He belongs to American nationality and carries African-American ethnicity. As per wiki, the TV actor completed his education at Western Carolina University (WCU). He stands at the height of 6 feet 3 inch (1.91 m) with tall stature.
