Julian Paul Gavilanes was born in Edmonds, Washington, to Peggy McNeil and Diego Gavilanes, his mother of Irish descent and his father of Ecuadorian heritage. His multicultural upbringing, living between Ecuador and Washington, allowed him and his two older brothers, Gabriel and Tony, to develop a unique perspective on the world from a young age. The Gavilanes household fostered creativity, with the family producing home movies and staging plays in their garage for their neighbors, a common occurrence.
As Julian entered high school, his passion for performance only intensified, and he delved deeper into his musical roots. However, after several years of pursuing music, he decided to explore alternative creative outlets. Throughout his journey, he encountered uncertainties and failed attempts to find his direction, but ultimately, he chose to follow his childhood dream of becoming an actor.
Julian secured representation in Seattle and booked his first audition, landing a role in Matthew Lillard's "Fat Kid Rules the World." This early success propelled him to prominence within the Pacific Northwest film community, prompting him to take a hiatus from acting to study and grow as an artist. He relocated to New York City and spent two years at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
Since relocating to NYC, Julian has been working tirelessly to establish himself in the film and television industry. His recent projects include a role on SyFy's "Z Nation" and starring as the lead in the feature film "Star Leaf."
