Emilio Cuesta

Emilio Cuesta is a New York based actor, musician, and director. He can be seen in prime time television series, including Showtime's "Homeland" and "City On A Hill", Hulu's "Dopesick", as well as the independent feature," From Nowhere". Prior to the pandemic, Emilio was cast as the lead in Greg Kotis' (Tony-award winning writer for "Urinetown") off-Broadway show "I am Nobody." He studied acting at the William Esper Studio studying the Meisner technique under the tutelage of Suzanne Esper. Emilio is also a newly DGA admitted director after doing 2nd unit directing for upcoming FOX series, "Accused". Emilio helms an indie psychedelic pop band called QUESTA. Emilio's first single "Feedin" caught the attention M. Night Shyalaman, who put the song in an episode of his Apple TV series, "Servant". Emilio and his band have released several songs, and he is set to release an album in the near future. The band has and continues to perform around Manhattan's underground music scene at establishments such as the Cutting Room, Arlene's Grocery, Rockwood Music Hall, and many more.