Rudy Mancuso He may have started out making people laugh on Vine, but he didn’t stay in the digital sandbox for long. The talented musician, actor and filmmaker has turned his online fame into a full-fledged career in Hollywood, directing and starring in the Amazon Studios film. music. While working on the project, he met riodale alum Camila Mendez – and their connection quickly became personal.

After more than two years together, the couple took the next step in their relationship with a romantic proposal on October 24, 2025. According to a source, according to PEOPLEIt all happened during a surprise engagement party, where “Rudy proposed to her in front of her family and friends.” The celebration continued later that night. Glen PowellThe tracksuit and tequila themed birthday party.

Learn more about the talented creator who captured Mendes’ heart below.

He first rose to fame on Vine

Mancuso initially built a following on Vine in early 2013, creating short comedy sketches that mixed music and culture. His transition to YouTube allowed him to amass millions of subscribers and billions of views.

He is a musician, actor and filmmaker.

Mancuso is a true all-rounder: a self-taught musician who, as he said Billboard“I walked up to the piano when I was about 5 years old and started playing.”

“I think it made sense to me,” he added.

He directed and starred in music With Camila Mendes

In his feature film debut, Mancuso wrote, directed, starred in, and scored the coming-of-age story. musicwhich also features Mendes.

in a 2024 PEOPLEinterviewMancuso reflected on the creative connection that emerged between them while making the film, saying, “It’s safe to say there was chemistry from the moment we met, and it was certainly visible on screen.”

He is of Brazilian and Italian descent.

Mancuso was born and raised in New Jersey, but spent part of his childhood in Rio de Janeiro; His mother is Brazilian and his father is Italian-American. He speaks Portuguese fluently.

He and Camila Mendes made their red carpet debut in 2023

Mancuso and Mendes made their relationship public on Valentine’s Day 2023 after meeting during filming music. That same year, they began appearing together at major events, including their red carpet debut. During a January 2023 appearance at the Going mental On the podcast, Mendes talked about the early stages of their romance and said she was still in the “honeymoon phase.” “I think I’ll keep it that way for now,” she shared about keeping things private. “Because the thing is, I love so much when I love that I always want to brag about my lover… I get so gushing about it. [stuff].”