Biography

Elias John Ruperto is a New York City–based hairstylist and wig specialist across film, television, and theatre. He holds a license in the state of New York and is affiliated with Local 798. Ruperto has contributed his hair artistry to a range of notable film and TV projects. He served as an additional hairstylist on the Netflix series Uncoupled and Lionsgate’s feature Jesus Revolution. In the 2023 comedy Down Low, Ruperto is credited alongside Sal Falcone in the hairstyling department. He also worked on Mother, Couch (2023), where he served as the hair department head, showcasing his leadership and design vision on set. In television, Ruperto’s talent has been featured on shows like Poker Face Season 2 (2025), where he contributed as an additional hairstylist, and Prodigal Son (2021), for which he was credited as key hairstylist.