Galen Gering

Galen Gering

Infobox actor


imagesize = 150px
name = Galen Gering
birthdate = Birth date and age|1971|2|13
birthname =
location = flagicon|United States of America Los Angeles, California, U.S.
notable role =Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on
"Passions"
academyawards =
spouse = Jenna Hudlett Gering

Galen Gering (born Galen Laius Gering on February 13, 1971) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on the NBC daytime soap Passions.

Biography

Gering was born in Los Angeles, California to Alan Gering (a Jewish American) and Michele de Oñate (the grand-daughter of a Basque immigrant from Spain), herself a renowned west coast artist. He has an older sister, Charissa. Gering was close to his grandmother, who was also an artist.

At the age of 18, Gering moved to New York City to start a modeling career and finished high school remotely. He traveled Europe as a model before attending New York University for a year. Gerring finished college at the University of Miami where he studied creative writing and film.

Career

In 1999, Gering learned of a role in an upcoming NBC daytime soap called "Passions" through Irene Marie Models. By the time Gering graduated from UM, he was already filming "Passions", where he had landed the role of Officer Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald. In November 2008, Gering will debut as an as yet to be named FBI agent on another NBC soap, Days of Our Lives.

Personal life

Gering eloped with long-time girlfriend Jenna Hudlett on January 3, 2000. The two kept their marriage a secret until April 2000, when they had a wedding ceremony and then revealed they were already married at their reception.

The couple's first child, son Dillon Phoenix, was born on August 3, 2006, weighing 8lbs 4 oz.

Galen Gering and his wife Jenna welcomed their second son, Jensen, around July 17. Dillon's new little brother came in at 10 pounds and 12 oz.

Trivia

*Gering appeared in over 50 national commercials.
*He was named one of "People"'s 50 Most Beautiful People in 2000.

ee also

*Lopez-Fitzgerald family (Passions)
*Supercouple

References

* [http://www.theromanceclub.com/authors/lauramillsalcott/galeninterview.htm Interview with Galen Gering, by Laura Mills-Alcott] The Romance Club

External links

* [http://www.galengering.com/ Galen Gering Official Web Site] .
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004955/ Galen Gering at IMDB] .


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