I'd say it all began when I was 11. My dad put me in several different forms of mixed martial arts starting in 5th grade. My dad is the one who inspired me to workout. I used to go to his powerlifting shows which got me interested in being big. He always told me that a man isn't measured by his height but by the size of his bicep. He only said that to make me feel better because I'm only 5'5 and I got my height from his Filipino side. Now to my competitive history, I powerlifted for four years, and I hold two Arizona state records for Power-Sports under the Natural Athletes Strength Association for weight class 132 lbs. and 123 lbs. I did this throughout high school. After high school, I competed in my first Men's Physique Show when I was only 17.

It shows a persons work ethic and it showed me how to apply it to school. I also like helping others and want to inspire people.