Jorge Garcia

The good-natured face of the big man Jorge Garcia became recognizable thanks to his participation in the filming of the cult TV series Lost. Previously, the actor starred mainly in commercials and comedy shows, and playing the role of Hugo Hurley Reyes, he became his own for millions of viewers. His hero was not distinguished by intelligence or beauty, but brought humor and humanity to the project. He could just as well make laugh, touch and surprise. This skill still allows the actor to get the main and episodic roles in interesting projects.

Jorge Garcia was born in 1973 in Omaha, Nebraska's largest city. The actor's family is originally from Latin America, his mother is Cuban and his father is Chilean. Jorge speaks excellent Spanish but feels like an American. The artist spent his childhood in California, in the town of San Juan Capistrano.

Even at school, the boy shows acting talent, participates in theatrical performances, sings on stage. The guy is especially good at comedy numbers. Jorge's other school hobby was wrestling. The big guy with a good-natured smile made a splash in the ring and was nicknamed "The Killer with a Baby Face."

After school, Garcia entered the University of California at Los Angeles and received a degree in public relations. The artist admits that he went to school only to reassure his parents. He himself continued to dream of a movie star career and at the same time studied acting courses at The Beverly Hills Playhouse.

After receiving his education, Jorge remains living in Los Angeles and constantly goes to auditions. The period of unsuccessful tests dragged on for 6 years. During these years, the guy worked in a chain of bookstores. In his youth, he got a job in fast food restaurants to stay closer to fatty and unhealthy foods, which he adored since childhood.

From time to time, the actor starred in commercials. He says he first felt famous after starring in a Jack in the Box fast food commercial. It was that moment when strangers suddenly began to smile and greet him on the streets. But the dream, which he even wrote down once on the list of plans and hopes, was a role in a comedy.

Jorge Garcia's acting biography began in 1997 with a small role in the crime drama "Crow's Rock". In the early 2000s, the artist played passing characters in serials, including the famous detective story "Colombo". The first show, in which Jorge's hero stayed for several episodes, was “Brand Recipe”, where the actor starred in 13 episodes.

In 2004, the charming big man managed to light up in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm. He played in the popular project of a drug dealer, and it was here that he was noticed by the producers of the series “Lost” and invited to audition. Garcia admitted that he agreed to any role, but the creators of the future hit saw great potential in the guy and came up with the character of Hugo Reyes specifically for him.

A good-natured and funny guy conquered the viewer with his spontaneity and became one of the favorites of the public. He lasted until the very end of the project, taking part in 108 episodes. In moments when hopelessness and aggression covered the island, Hugo remained rational and positive, encouraging and inspiring fellow misfortune.

The American rock band Weezer even named an album after the hero: the disc Hurly was released in 2010 with Jorge's face on the cover. Together with the audience's love, "Lost" brought the man financial well-being. If at first the artist received $ 40 thousand for one episode, then by the end the amount increased to $ 80 thousand.

Немаловажным оказалось и профессиональное признание: в 2006 году в составе каста сериала Гарсиа получил Премию Гильдии актеров. Пока это единственная награда в его карьере. Персонаж позволил раскрыть многие грани таланта, не ограничиваясь комедийной составляющей. Возможно, поэтому после 2010 года, когда проект завершился, актер продолжал получать предложения о съемках.

В детективном шоу “Алькатрас” Хорхе Гарсиа достается главная роль. Он играет доктора Диего Сото, который распутывает клубок тайн, связанных с прошлым знаменитой тюрьмы. Сериал закрыли после 12 эпизодов, однако актерская работа Хорхе получила высокую оценку критиков.

The hit comedy "Hawaii 5.0" is popular with the public. Garcia joined the cast since season 4 and was warmly received by fans. The actor's filmography includes the popular TV series Once Upon a Time, Californication and How I Met Your Mother, where he played small but vivid episodes. Jorge Garcia is filmed in new projects every year, as well as dubbing cartoons.

Little is known about Jorge's personal life, the artist has no wife or children. From 2004 to 2006, his girlfriend was Malia Hansen. During the filming of the TV series “Lost,” the actor became close to colleague on the set Bethany Lee Shady. Since 2007, there have been rumors that they were dating.

Young people have repeatedly appeared together on the red carpet of solemn ceremonies and posted photos of each other on social media pages. The couple hosted the weekly podcast Geronimo Jack's Beard, which discussed the script for Season 6 of the show. Since 2013, they have not been seen together in public again.

On Instagram, Garcia does not share the details of his personal life. Most often, he posts in his account a photo with his beloved dog Smudge.

The man lives in Hawaii, where he moved during the filming of Lost. While filming the series, he fell in love with the island and bought a house there. The actor also owns real estate in New York. In his spare time, Jorge loves to swim in the ocean, sing and play the piano.

The artist's plans include shooting in the film “When We Were Pirates”, where he will also act as a producer. The movie will tell about childhood friends and how early dreams help to cope with the difficulties of adulthood. Fans are hoping to see the tape in 2019.

Garcia is thinking about losing weight: with an increase of 182 cm, his weight at times reached 180 kg. And although being overweight is the actor's eternal trouble, he has already managed to lose up to 15 kg.

1997 - "Rock of Ravens" 2003-2004 - "Signature Recipe" 2004 - "Curb Your Enthusiasm" 2004-2010 - "Lost" 2005 - "Little Athens" 2006 - "Welcome or No Neighbors Entry" 2010, 2014 - "How I Met Your Mother" 2011 - "Alcatraz" 2012-2013 - "Once Upon a Time" 2013-2019 - "Hawaii 5.0" 2015 - "Best Man for Rent" 2017 - "Healer"

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