Iconic ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Scene That Featured the Real Love of Melissa Fumero’s Life Still Has Fans Feeling Butterflies Years Later
- 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' showcased David Fumero, Melissa Fumero’s husband, as a guest star.
- The actor's appearance was a sweet nod to their relationship and added a personal touch.
- Their on-screen reunion on the show, after 'One Life to Live,' had fans all excited.
Not many TV shows have a cast that clicks as well as the one in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The cast, full of comedic talent and real camaraderie, made the precinct feel like a second home to the audience.
Along with the laughs and antics, the show also featured some great guest stars, including Nathan Fillion and Neil deGrasse Tyson. It also had cameos from actors of Parks & Recreation and New Girl, as well as real-life partners of the main cast. However, one particular appearance still touches fans’ hearts even years later.
A Serendipitous On-Screen Reunion of Melissa Fumero with her Husband
For Melissa Fumero, playing Amy Santiago was more than just acting, it helped her grow as a person and as an actress. Off-screen, her life was just as special. She’s married to actor David Fumero, and their love story is as sweet as any romance on TV. Their lives came together in a way that was full of surprises.
In Season 5, Episode 15 of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, titled The Puzzle Master, fans see Melvin Stermley, a crossword puzzle maker and swimwear model, come to detectives Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Amy for help. He has been caught up in a series of murders connected to his puzzles.
Unbeknownst to many, Melvin was brought to life by none other than David Fumero. While Jake and Amy were a couple in the series, there was no romantic angle with Melvin. The Havana-born actor, similar to his Brooklyn Nine-Nine character, has had a career as a model and actor, too. He has also appeared in various police and detective shows, including the NCIS series and L.A.’s Finest.
Melissa Fumero’s Story of Finding Her Soulmate is Truly Special
Before Melissa Fumero and David Fumero became famous in Hollywood, they were just young actors trying to make it in TV. They met while working on the soap opera One Life to Live, where they both had recurring parts.
From there, their friendship grew into love, and they got married in 2007. What makes their story even more better is a change of fate. When the actress was 13, she was totally smitten by a music video—Mariah Carey’s Honey—that featured a brief appearance by the Power star.
Who would have guessed that years later, she’d not only meet him but also fall head over heels in love? The couple also have two sons: Enzo (born March 24, 2016) and Axel (born February 14, 2020). Their on-screen reunion in Brooklyn Nine-Nine was a full-circle moment. It made fans over the moon, showing that real-life love stories can be even more enchanting than those in fiction.
Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine on Netflix.
