Jorge Garcias age, biography, career, wife, weight loss

Jorge Garcia is known as a famous American actor and comedian who attained stardom after playing the role of Hector Lopez on the TV show Becker. He is widely known for playing the role of Hugo Hurley Reyes in the television series, Lost. Aside from his acting skill, he is also a good singer.

In this article, we’re going to learn everything you need to know about him.

Jorge Garcia biography

Jorge Fernando Garcia was born on April 28th, 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America, and as of 2022 he is 49 years old and currently lives in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, United States of America.

He holds American nationality and her ethnicity is mixed. His sexuality is straight and his zodiac sign is Taurus.

Her father is Humberto Garcia, a doctor and his mother is Dora Messa a professor. His family relocated to San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California and that’s where the actor grew up.

Jorge Garcia attended Clement High School and later enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, United States of America, and later graduated in 1995 with a degree in Communication Studies. With her interest in acting, he enrolled at the Beverly Playhouse Acting School to pursue his passion.

Jorge Garcia’s weight loss

In the Lost production, the director of the movie placed him on a weight loss journey to better fit his role. He linked up with dietitians and a personal trainer who advised him to attempt nutritional yeast and was also made to stop alcohol, processed meals, fatty food, and diary.

His primary food was focused on vegetables, fruits, and proteins. Jorge Garcia added intensive workout routines.

Following his journey in losing weight, he reportedly lost about 45 kg (100 lbs) of his 181 kg (400 lbs).

Jorge Garcia career

He started his career by auditioning for film and TV roles after graduating from Beverly Playhouse Acting School. In his audition bid, he was working at a book and music retail store. He landed a few roles in product adverts and one of the famous commercials is ‘Jack in the box’.

Jorge Garcia got his breakthrough in the film industry in 2003 when he was cast to play Hector Lopez in the TV show, Becker. He appeared in 13 episodes and the role had been one of the biggest roles in his life.

Another role that makes him big is Hugo Reyes in the hugely popular series, Lost. The producers of the show saw him on Curb Your Enthusiasm the night before casting and they created the character of Hugo Rayes for him since then he has acquired many successful roles in film and television shows.

Some of the movies he has appeared in include The Wrong Missy, Maggie, Alcatraz, Maktub, and many others.

Is Jorge Garcia a singer?

Jorge Garcia, who is an American actor is very skilled in singing as he even made an appearance on The Masked Singer. He was kicked out in The Masked Singer in a double-round elimination after it was revealed that he was Cyclops.

Jorge Garcia wife

The actor is happily married to Rebecca Birdsall. The pair got married on June 22, 2019 however he had been in a romantic relationship with Bethany Leigh Shady before his marriage.