Jonathan's journey with the arts began at the tender age of eight, during his childhood in Colombia, where he discovered a passion for fine art and drawing. As he grew older, his attention shifted towards music, and he became enamored with the piano and flute, captivated by the energy and emotions that could be conveyed through melody.
He went on to perform professionally before returning to London, where he developed a particular fondness for the composition "Nino Rota's The Godfather" (1972). Little did he know that he would later be inspired by the works of Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and Marlon Brando, among others.
Jonathan's interest in acting began during his secondary school years, where he was taught to improvise and devise pieces based on plays and films studied in class. His drama teacher encouraged him to pursue his passion, and in 2012, he started training with New York acting coach Michael Duvall at Instinctual Acting.
He honed his skills in improvisation, character/script analysis, and acting for the camera, and shortly after, he landed the role of 'Siddie' in Jonathan Harvey's "Tomorrow I'll Be Happy" (directed by Anna Jordan). The play was selected by The National Theatre for Connections 2013, and the experience only fueled his desire for performance and storytelling.
Following positive reviews from the Artistic Director of The National Theatre at the time, Nicholas Hytner, Jonathan was asked to join The Young Studio's upcoming project that summer. He continued his training with part-time drama schools Identity School of Acting and RAaW London, where he refined his skills in combat, improvisation, voice, and accents, including American, Spanish, and Middle Eastern dialects, for both stage and film.
