James Fuertes began his acting career during his undergraduate years at Liberty University. After watching a performance of Oklahoma, and having a crush on one of the lead performers, he decided the best way to get to know her would be to audition for the next play offered at the college. Within the next month, he had auditioned and won roles for the next upcoming plays which included Macbeth, one musical and one comedy and was given an award for the best reason to join theater: "to get the girl."