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• In 1999, was spotted by a talent scout, while he was on duty as a waiter in a restaurant in Quezon City; went on to become its brand endorser in 2013.
• Completed his degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2002 before entering showbiz.
• In 2005, went to Canada to try his luck and worked as a janitor in a bingo parlor; returned to the Philippines after failing to secure legal documentation.
• Considers his grandmother Matilde as the most important person in his life; followed her advice of completing his studies first before joining showbiz.
• Has problems with delivering lines because of sigmatism, a speech impediment.
• Often dubbed as Prince of Philippine Independent Films for starring in a number of indie films, including Masahista (2005).
• Is a devotee of the Black Nazarene.