Biography
From a young age, Vincent had a lively imagination and knew he wanted to become an actor. Acting, singing, and modeling came naturally to him, and he began doing school plays at the age of 7. He started vocal lessons at 9 and began singing as a background singer in the Latin Circuit with his famed Salsa singer father, Johnny Rivera, at 14.
Despite his parents' message of "Education First," his mother and father supported Vincent in following his dreams of becoming an entertainer. At 17, he attended a model/actor search and was immediately signed with theatrical, commercial, and modeling representation, and that's when it all began. Vincent moved to New York when he was in 12th grade to pursue his career in entertainment. After auditioning to attend Professional Performing Arts high School in Manhattan, Vincent was accepted. Vincent's passion for acting led him to attend the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School and Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, where he honed his craft and developed a deeper understanding of the art of acting.
He has appeared in over 100 worldwide, national, and local commercials, including being the face for Carl's Jr, Subway, Ford, Toyota Tacoma, Monticello Student Loans, Gain, Test Drive Unlimited, just to mention a few.
His dedication, discipline, and determination paid off as he landed roles in numerous TV shows and films, including Summerland, where he played Carmen Electra's love interest, and a guest star role in CSI Miami, where he played Armando Diaz. He had a recurring role in Saint George, where he played vaquero alongside George Lopez and Danny Trejo. He has appeared as Silvano in Justified, Ricardo in Days of Our Lives, played the journalist in Queen of the South, Michael in Insane, Jojo in Reality Fright Nights, The Resident aka the devil in The Second Coming of Christ, and Captain Frank Perez in Mayday and FBI agent Rodriguez in both movies distributed by Lionsgate. He is in the new movie called You're Not Alone, playing detective Nelson, and The Stepmother 3, playing the role of Michael Esposito, both of which are Tubi Originals.
Vincent Rivera is a versatile actor capable of performing in anything from drama, comedy, action, thrillers, and horror. He takes his craft very seriously, fully immersing himself in the characters he portrays by doing extensive research. He has even been busy with producing as well and is currently preparing to direct his first feature film.
This loving and supportive family has given Vincent great long-lasting relationships and values, which have helped him become the disciplined, determined, and dedicated actor that he is today. He is also producing and acting alongside his cousins Will De Arena and Charlie Grey. They have a production company together called Arenas Bros and are currently producing several projects for the future. Vincent's commitment to his craft and his love for his family and values make him a true inspiration. He has worked countless hours to get to where he is today, and his impressive career and dedication to his craft are a testament to his talent and his tremendous work ethic. He has been in the entertainment business for 23 years, and he has a bright future.
Vincent Rivera is a true example of someone who has followed his dreams and worked tirelessly to make them become a reality. His journey is an inspiration to anyone who wants to pursue a career in entertainment or any other field. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, Vincent never gave up on his dreams and continued to work hard to achieve his goals.
Vincent is not only a talented actor but also a caring and compassionate human being who is dedicated to giving back to his community. He also works with young actors and aspiring performers, providing them with guidance and mentor-ship to help them achieve their dreams.
Vincent is a true role model who has worked hard to achieve success while maintaining his integrity and values. He is a testament to the fact that with dedication, hard work, and a strong sense of purpose, anyone can achieve their dreams. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented actor and producer. He is a rising star in the entertainment industry. Vincent Rivera is here to stay.
