Tony, born of Cuban-Mexican descent, grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago, a culturally rich and diverse environment that would later influence his acting career.
With a late start in his acting journey, Tony graduated from Northwestern University with a minor degree in Theatre, a testament to his passion and dedication to the craft.
He became a member of The Opera Factory, a prestigious organization that allowed him to hone his skills and take on lead roles in productions such as Los Claveles, The Barber of Seville, and El Desden Con El Desden, which toured both domestically and internationally.
Tony's impressive theatre resume continued to grow with lead roles in Mariposa, Los Matadores, Principia Scriptoriae, "T", The Lost Vegas Series, Tuning in El Paso, Orpheus Descending, and Cynical Weathers.
In addition to his stage success, Tony also found success on the small and large screens, appearing in guest roles on several TV series, including Walker Texas Ranger, The Untouchables, Missing Persons, The Chicago Code, and Chicago PD.
One of his most notable TV roles was a recurring lead role on the FOX series Watch Over Me, which aired on HULU in 2006.
Tony's film career has also flourished, with lead roles in Lana's Rain and Nothing Like The Holidays, a testament to his versatility and range as an actor.