Emilio Cuesta

Emilio Cuesta is a New York based actor, singer/songwriter, and filmmaker. 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 for FOX series, "Accused".

QUESTA is the musical project and live band helmed by Emilio Cuesta. Emilio's first single "Feedin" caught the attention of director M. Night Shyalaman, who put the song in an episode of Apple TV series, "Servant". Emilio and his band have released several songs, and he is set to release a debut full length album in the near future. The band has and continues to perform at notable venues including the Paramount, City Winery, Stephen Talkhouse, Bowery Ballroom, and many more.