Jesse Borrego

Jesse Borrego is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Cruz Candelaria in Blood In Blood Out, Jesse V. Valesquez in Fame, Gael Ortega in 24, and recently as George King in Dexter.

Jesse Borrego, a Mexican American , was born in San Antonio, Texas to Gloria Flores and Jesse Borrego Sr. an accordion player and singer of Conjunto Mexican Music. Jesse is the 2nd to the oldest of five children Gloria Marina, James, Georgina, and Grace. As a youth Jesse often danced with his sister Marina entering amp winning several dance contests. Borrego lived with his grandparents during his high school years. He considered going into the US Air Force to become a pilot but pursued an acting career instead because it came natural to him. After graduating from Harlandale High School, he attended University of the Incarnate Word, studying theatre and dance, and The California Institute of the Arts alongside actor Don Cheadle He earned a degree in Performance in 1984. About the same time, he attended an open audition for the TV Series Fame where he won the role of Jesse Velasquez for seasons 4,andfrom 19841987.

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