Curiosidades

At the age of 15 he wrote actor James Remar a letter seeking advice about the entertainment business. The actor wrote back and explained the many challenges of acting and how to pursue a career.

Studied acting with Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory Of Acting West in Los Angeles in 1987.

Once lived in singer Rick James's guesthouse in 1991

His first lead role was starring in the David Mamet play "The Frog Prince" when he was 15 years old.

Got his acting start with actresses Heather Graham and Jensen Daggett.

His mother is acclaimed chef Rachel Spivack of Spivack's Restaurant.

Graduated in 1988 from Saratoga High School in Saratoga, Ca.

Was given the nickname Spody by his father's side of the family.

His father Paul Vasquez, Sr. is a lead guitar player with several bands in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Has a tatoo of a spade with flames which bares his nickname Spody

Paul's mother is acclaimed chef Rachel Spivack.

Was raised by his mother in San Jose.

In 1992 shared a house with actor R.A. Mihailoff a.k.a. Leatherface from O Massacre da Serra Elétrica 3 (1990).

Was very good friends with singer Rick James.

Was highly considered for the role of Alfredo Garcia in O Demolidor (1993). The role eventually went to Benjamin Bratt.