Emjay was born in Florida where he started his acting career at age 4 in a Werther's Candy commercial. He moved to California when he was 6 and landed the role of Pedro Adler through an open audition. When not in school or working,.
Emjay and his older sister, Sage, are 10 years apart.
His roots include German, Irish, English, Scottish, Welsh, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Hispanic.