Jorge Pallo
| Jorge Pallo | |
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| Born |
Jorge Luis Pallo Queens, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
Jorge Luis Pallo is an American actor of Hispanic descent. He is known for his role as Marc Molina on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and for his appearance on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" as an extra.
Early life
Born in New York and raised in Queens, Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican Pallo was known as the "parochial-school punk." He was raised by his single mom, Pat, a once-aspiring singer who never quite figured out how to pursue a career in show business.
Jorge was accepted to NYU's theatre program due to an outstanding essay and performance audition, but it wasn't until his junior year in The Hangar Theatre's Summer Stock production of "A Few Good Men," directed by his mentor Bob Moss, that Jorge really connected with what would be his future career. "Playing Pfc. William T. Santiago changed everything."
After graduation, he toiled in Off-Broadway productions and joined the Latino sketch comedy group "Vaso de Leche." A friend introduced him to his first manager who urged him to move to Los Angeles to further his career.
LA was not very welcoming at first, but he felt he found a home while teaching acting classes at Scott Sedita Acting Studios. A chance meeting with a fraternity brother and casting director at a Texas Hold 'Em poker game won him six days of work on the Cd's film, which got him a SAG card. "I owe my career to Trip Queens!" He jest.
Soon after Jorge booked a series of credible high-profile roles. His first television job was as a guest star on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, followed by a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of Missing Pieces, starring James Coburn.
In feature film he worked on Minority Report, War of the Worlds, and Eagle Eye. Jorge says the highlight, of course, was working with Spielberg. Jorge's other television episodic work includes: NYPD Blue, recurring appearances on Resurrection Blvd., The Shield, The Unit, 24 and of course his most notable appearance would be as school counselor, Marc Molina, in several episodes of The Secret Life of The American Teenager.
In 2012 Jorge has had Guest Stars on Desperate Housewives, The Mentalist, C.S.I. NY and a Recurring Role on Sons of Anarchy.
Jorge's Best Friend in LA is his rescue dog: a Lab/Shepherd mix, Estrella (who starred in Hollywood Heart's production of Flipping With The Stars. "She's my soul mates."
Hollywood Heart and Toys for Tots are two charities that are near to his "heart" because "being of service matters." This year he will be co-hosting his 9th annual cocktail party to gather toys for kids for Christmas.