Why did they change Matteo?

Why did they change Matteo?

Fans can attest to how adorable, funny and energetic he was every single time he was onscreen. TVLine reported that anonymous sources told them Sanders was simply too busy with school to commit to the role for another busy season of filming.

When did they change Mateo?

The little one joined in the middle of Season 3, when the show flashed forward to take Mateo from babbling baby to witty toddler. Over a near-dozen episodes, fans fell in love with Joseph, so imagine their shock when he was replaced by Elias Janssen in the promo posters for the new year — and in the first ep.

Is Mateo swapped at birth?

Mateo was the result of an artificial insemination performed by his aunt Dr. Luisa Alver, sister of Rafael Solano. She was actually meant to inseminate Rafael’s wife Petra with his sperm but during that time of distress, she mixed up two appointments and accidentally inseminated Jane Villanueva instead.

Who plays 4 year old Mateo in Jane the virgin?

Character(s) Joseph Sanders is an American child actor. Sanders portrayed 4-year-old Mateo Solano Villanueva on season 3 of Jane the Virgin.