Jonny Riojas

Jonathan Rene Riojas was born on October 3, 1992 in Austin, Texas, USA. His passion for acting and his method of playing a role with every part of his innermost being make him a fresh asset to the industry and set him apart from the rest. Riojas has a strong interest in sports. He was an accomplished high school baseball player and enjoyed a brief college baseball career prior to an elbow injury.To refine his talent, he's enlisted the help of acting coach Nikki Pederson who has worked with actors like Raini and Rico Rodgriguez, Matthew Florida, Steve Ellis, Tiffany Thorton and Garret Waering.In addition to preparing for a career in entertainment, he is gaining expertise in an area some might not suspect. He is a senior computer science major at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas, an hour north of Austin.Although he's completing his degree, Riojas is wholeheartedly pursuing a career in acting. His aim is not only to make a living, but he believes his fervor will make him a success.Two of his biggest inspirations are Ashton Kutcher and James Franco because he admires their abilities to play diverse characters, and he strives to do the same.In addition to being driven where his career and education are concerned, Riojas is a family man at heart and is very proud to be called the son of Rene and Tracy Riojas. He has deep affection for his younger sister Darion, his little brother Nolan. He also hopes to honor the memory of his older brother Jesse who passed away shortly after birth. Show less «