Jose Moreno Brooks is an American actor best known for playing Gael Garnica on the NBC comedy Telenovela.
Early life Growing up in San Jose, California, Brooks attended Bellarmine College Preparatory. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Economics and Philosophy, but decided to pursue modeling and acting. He also played semi-pro soccer. His mother is of Mexican descent and his father has Irish and English ancestry.
Career Brooks starred in MTV's One Bad Choice as Stephan Perez in the re-telling of his true-life story. His other credits include guest roles on The Nine Lives of Chloe King, The Game and Big Time Rush. In February 2015, Brooks was cast as Gael Garnica in the NBC comedy Telenovela.
Personal life
On February 14, 2021, Brooks revealed on Instagram that he was engaged to Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at NBCUniversal Media, Erica Silverstein.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes References 2010 Big Time Rush Cole Episode: "Welcome Back Big Time" 2010Before My EyesTyler LopezShort, credited as Jose Brooks 2011The Nine Lives of Chloe KingXavier2 episodes, credited as Jose Brooks 2012The GameErnestoCredited as Jose Brooks 2015One Bad ChoiceStephan Perez 2015–2016 Telenovela Gael Garnica Regular TBD Mikael Jesse Salcido Actor, producer, editor 2016Jane the VirginGreg Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Two" 2016Baby DaddyRoger 2 episodes: "Stupid Cupid", "Condom Conundrum" 2018Young & HungryJuan Carlo 2 episodes: "Young & Mexico, Part 1"; "Young & Mexico Part 2"2018MomAlfonso 1 episode: "Phone Confetti and a Wee Dingle"
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