Mario grew up in in a small town in New Mexico called Socorro. He began acting in television and film when he was in his twenties. He went with an old buddy to a casting call and the rest is history. He had help getting comfortable progressing through the film industry with his family and heroes to help him out.The list of actors Mario has worked with goes from Tom Savini and Hugh Jackman, to Rosario Dawson and Denzel Washington. Mario has been a musical performer, radio show host,concert stagehand, and graphic artist all while primarily staying local to New Mexico.