Biography

Giovanni was born in Bogota, Colombia. Raised by his mother and grandmother along with the help of three older sisters. They came to the states and settled in Hialeah, Florida. At the age of four. He played little league baseball from the age of 8 in which he accredits much of his drive and determination. "I was a terrible baseball player." "I couldn't hit the ball, and i struck out all the time...for years!" but he never gave up. stuck with it until one day he found himself batting first and playing first base. Later went on to act in several baseball commercials and movies. It wasn't until he took a TV Production class on a dare in his sophomore year in high school that he discovered his true passion. He wanted to be in front of the camera. Thanks to a TV Production teacher that saw his talents early on, he got a chance with his fist on air interview. He later went on to become a News anchorman in high school and later do extra work in Seaquest DSV where he got his first TV appearance. Now with over 20 years in the business Giovanni has Asst Directed, acted done stunts, worked in just about every department on a movie set and with aspirations to one day produce.... he says "life is short, dream big and go for it."

- IMDb mini biography by: giovanni rodriguez