Mario's lifelong dream was to become an actor. He studied intensively with preeminent teachers, including Adriana Barraza (Oscar Nominee) and Bill Alderson. Upon graduation with a degree in drama, he began to pursue roles that would allow him to grow as an artist. Making his big screen debut in the Baz Luhrmann directed "Romeo & Juliet" with Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes. He appeared with Louis Gosset Jr(Oscar Winner) in "Managua". Travelled from the US to Argentina,Venezuela and Colombia where he worked with top writers, producers and directors. Mario had the opportunity to star in several great Latin-American cultural iconic series Made in USA including "Pasion de Gavilanes" and "El Cuerpo del Deseo", accomplishing his desire to work with iconic writer Julio Jimenes and director Rodrigo Triana. Relentless about creating he then chosed to pursue and starred in "Rockaway" for First Look Studios directed by the Crook Brothers, for which he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Juju. He also starred as SN coproducing the film "Puras Joyitas" directed by Cesar Oropeza, which has quickly rose to become a number one box office hit in Venezuela. On the small screen, Mario has a recurring role on the USA Network's "Necessary Roughness". He plays the role of 'Augusto', a Spanish chef that returns incognito to team up with 'Dr. Dani' (played by Callie Thorne) in an effort to surprise 'Jeanette' (played by Amanda Detmer). When he is not traveling the world working, he resides in Southern California. Show less «