Few are born as lucky as Joaquin Antonio Consuelos. He is the product of a long-standing marriage; his parents are two very influential figures in the entertainment world.
Joaquin was welcomed by famous TV host Kelly Ripa and her actor husband Mark Consuelos. He has enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle but has now branched off to make something of himself.
Keep reading to learn more about him.
How Old Is Joaquin Consuelos?
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos was born in Los Angeles, United States, on February 24, 2003, making him 20 years old at the time of this writing. His father’s Mexican ancestry influenced his name. Joaquin is the Spanish version of Joachim, which translates into “God has founded.”
Joaquin is of mixed descent. His father is of Mexican and Italian ethnicity, while his mother is of Irish descent. His parents raised him and his older siblings in Manhattan, New York City.
What Happened to Kelly Ripa’s Son Joaquin?
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos left the nest two years ago, forcing his parents to accept how fast he is growing. He graduated high school in May 2021, and his family turned up to support and celebrate the milestone.
Some months later, the same year, Ripa and her husband dropped Joaquin off at the University of Michigan. It was a very emotional moment for the family, and Ripa talked about it during an episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan” at the time.
She said, “We dropped him off at school and hugged him — it was brutally painful. And I said, ‘I did not realize that 18 years would go so fast.’ And he didn’t say anything. He was hugging me. But he turned away, and I said, ‘Wait, Joaquin, one more!’ And he kept walking, and I knew it was also happening to him — the emotion.”
Sending him off to school was not easy for Ripa and Consuelos, especially since he went off to live in another state. However, they were excited about the new chapter of his life.
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos’ Life in College
Joaquin is now thriving in college. He has joined his school’s wrestling team, and his parents often visit Michigan to watch him compete.
The pair are hands-on parents who are not shy to showcase their love for their kids on social media. Their respective Instagram accounts are inundated with photos of them supporting Joaquin and wearing University of Michigan merch.
The youngster is grateful for their support during his wrestling matches but is not afraid to tell Ripa and Consuelos when they have gone too far.
In 2022, Ripa recalled: “We came to see one of our son’s sporting events at the University of Michigan, and all we did was walk up to him. We’re like, ‘Oh, we’ll meet you at your dorm.’ And he’s like, ‘You cannot meet me at my dorm, and you cannot be out front. And put your masks on your face. And nobody can know we’re together.'”
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos Siblings
Ripa’s third son has two older siblings. The eldest of them is his brother, Michael Joseph Consuelos, who was born on June 2, 1997, while the second eldest is his sister, Lola Grace, who was born on June 16, 2001. Michael is a New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts graduate, while Lola is a student at New York University.
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos and Wrestling
Talented entertainers welcomed him, but Joaquin seems to be leaning towards a career in wrestling. As a freshman, he competed unattached at 157 pounds and debuted at the Cleveland State Open.
Of course, his involvement with the sport has led to some exciting occasions. For example, in 2020, he got his nose broken during one of his matches but ultimately won the match.
Ripa took to her Instagram account to share the update in her usual comic manner. She posted several pictures from behind the scenes of the match and wrote, “You win some, you lose some, and sometimes you get a tampon shoved up your nose.”
Does Joaquin Antonio Consuelos Have a Girlfriend?
As far as his Instagram page is concerned, Joaquin Antonio Consuelos is not currently dating anyone. His page boasts more than 70k followers, but he only posts photos of his day-to-day life.
He is believed to be single now, but if that changes, his doting mom, Kelly Ripa, will no doubt gush about it the first chance she gets.
