Adrian was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the second son to Puerto Rican parents who moved to Louisiana shortly before his birth. Adrian started acting early in grade school and attended Jesuit High School, well known for its musical theater program, where he was president of the Philectic Society.He went on to study drama at Catholic University in Washinghton D.C. and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre(Acting)from Tulane University in New Orleans. Adrian received a Master of Fine Arts in Film (Directing) from the University of New Orleans.He has worked in all areas of film production and several years as an Assistant Film Editor. Adrian has produced, written and directed four short films. He also has written five feature length screenplays.