He was born in the Philippines at Caloocan City on November 25, 1963. His Parents were Benito Ito Coloma and Rosario Lim. Both had died when He was only 25years old. He attended School at Philippine Paco Chinese Elementary, Philippine cultural high school, Far Eastern University, Lyceum of the Philippines. He got discovered by a few casting directors: Miss Judy Cook, David Anthony, Tracy Dickson and Betty Chow. He has since appeared in many films and commercials including Rush Hour 2 (2001) and The Night That Never Happened (1997).