Juan-Pablo is the son of immigrants who came to the U.S., worked hard and were able to provide him and his siblings with a better life and education. He was born in Alexandria, VA, just outside of Washington, DC on April 3, 1982. He learned English at school but kept his Spanish live at home. In 2004, Juan graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia with a baccalaureate degree in Business (Marketing concentration). While attending VCU, Juan continued to showcase and evolve his talents by participating in university-wide talent performances. He spent his first 6 years after graduation working as a business development manager for several associations in the Washington D.C. metro area. Recognizing his passion to perform, he attended Washington, DC's Studio Theatre conservatory program from 2006 through 2008. In 2009, he joined SAG/AFTRA. His family was sure that he had what it takes to be successful in the industry. His talent, dedication and bilingualism gave him the opportunity to jump start his career shortly after. He has, since then, made appearances on television shows, box office movies and national commercials all in both English and Spanish speaking roles. Right now, Juan-Pablo is living one of the happiest moments in his life. He enjoys spending time with his family and his career is headed in the right direction. As time permits, Juan remains an avid athlete in sports and physical fitness. In addition to playing tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, football, and Chess in his leisure, Juan-Pablo volunteers and is a travel enthusiast who enjoys giving back.