Juan Gil is a native of Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Palmdale, California, just north of the city. His parents, of Dominican descent, have roots in La Romana, Dominican Republic, which is a significant part of his heritage.
Growing up, Juan was an active and athletic individual who showed a great deal of skill in basketball. He was even recognized as All-League in high school and was recruited by Pierce College to play basketball. However, it was during his time in college that Juan discovered his passion for the arts.
By chance, he joined an acting class and found himself falling in love with the craft. It was through the Breaking Through Workshop that Juan found his true passion and made the decision to pursue acting as a full-time career. Shortly after, he also began modeling and has since risen to become a top choice for many renowned photographers in the world of fashion.
In recent years, Juan's most notable endeavor has been to star in and co-produce the independent feature film "A Second Thought," which is based on a short film that won an Oscar award-winning actress Octavia Spencer's Facebook Challenge. The film premiered at the 2013 SoHo International Film Festival in New York, marking a significant milestone in Juan's career.
Person Biography:
Name: Juan Gil
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Raised in: Palmdale, California
Ethnicity: Dominican
Parents' Hometown: La Romana, Dominican Republic
High School Achievements: All-League in basketball
College Recruitment: Pierce College for basketball
Pursued Acting Career: After joining an acting class at Breaking Through Workshop
Modeling Career: Began modeling after pursuing acting full-time
Notable Film: "A Second Thought" (starred and co-produced),premiered at the 2013 SoHo International Film Festival in New York
