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Mario Xavier Profile |
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Birth Date: December 8, 1980
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Birth Place: Somerville, New Jersey, USA
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Birth Name: Mario Javier Gonzalez
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Height: 5'9"
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Biography |
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Mario Xavier was born on December 8, 1980, in Sommerville,
New Jersey. His parents relocated to South Florida a year
after his birth due to his health conditions. He spent most
of his school years at home ill. During this time, he spent
countless hours watching television and movies. It was this
that led to his interest in acting. Mario began studying
martial arts at age 5 on the advice of his doctor. At age
16, he and friends Mike Hicks and Robert Acevedo borrowed
his parent's video camera and began making short movies. In
the years between 1997 and 2001, Golden Dragon Films (their
own nickname) had produced over 50 short movies. They went
on to form Golden Dragon Productions, the company that now
produces their output. |
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Other Information |
Suffers from Asthma, Bronchiolities, and other respiratory
illnesses. Has had surgery on his stomach and lungs to
correct acid reflux.
Co-Founded Golden Dragon Productions in 1997 with Mike Hicks
and Robert Acevedo.
Often performs as a clown in various schools for children
with disabilities.
Proficient in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo and other styles of
Martial Arts.
Was active in television production during high school.
Graduated from G. Holmes Braddock Senior High in Miami,
Florida.
Briefly attended Belen Jesuit Prepatory School in Miami,
Florida.
Started out waiting tables in order to fund his movies.
Mother: 'Perez de Gonzalez, Maria' , father: Diego Gonzalez.
Mario left New World School of the Arts and transferred to
Florida International University's Theatre program.
Attended Florida International University with Renier J.
Murillo and Jacqueline Martinez. |
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