He’s a bodybuilder who rose to prominence and became a SHREDZ sponsored athlete back in 2012, largely thanks to his massive social media presence—especially on Instagram, where he’s amassed over 1.3 million followers. Before all the fame, though, things looked pretty different for him. At just 19 years old, a friend bluntly told him he looked small and kind of sickly, which hit hard since he had stayed around 115 pounds throughout high school. That moment became a turning point. He started taking bodybuilding seriously, and the transformation was incredible. Born in Chino Hills, California, he was raised by a single mother and has two younger sisters who’ve been part of his journey. On the personal side, his girlfriend, Krystyna Lauren, is also well-known in the social media world, adding another layer to their shared online influence. All in all, his story—from being underestimated to becoming a recognized name in fitness—is one that continues to inspire many.
He received a full scholarship to San Jose State University for cross country, but ultimately chose to follow his true passion—bodybuilding—instead.