Rick was born in New York City to Alcides Sepulveda Sr. and Inez Santiago Sepulveda. He grew up in the South Bronx and enlisted himself in the U.S. Marines at the age of 18.Rick has loved and practiced acting in different genres from school plays to feature films. He recently played the role of Joey in Illegal Tender which is presently in post-production and was filmed in New York City and produced by John Singleton (Hustle and Flow) and directed by Franc. Reyes (Empire) and is presently in production for Franc. Reyes' new feature, "The Ministers" which is being filmed in New York City as well.