[3] During his teens, Correos trained as a weightlifter and represented New Zealand at several international events, and won his weight division at the 2012 Junior Oceania Championships.

[1] He narrowly missed out for qualification for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where a broken ankle ended his sporting career.

[3] Wishing to perform in musical theatre, Correos attended a two-year drama course at Hagley College, after which he applied to a broadcasting school but was denied entry.

His friend created a variety show called Monday Night Magic for artists who had no space to perform after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Correos also appears in videos by sketch comedy group Viva La Dirt League.