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ABOUT JOHNNY LA
Johnny La is an American performance-trained actor, influencer, and digital marketer. He is known for General Hospital (1963), Young & Hungry (2014), and Gunn (2008). He was born and raised in San Jose, California. His father, Nam La, and mother, My Lam, came to the United States in the late 70s to pursue a better life. At a young age, his parents taught him to speak Chinese Cantonese.
Johnny's burning passion for acting started during his early college years while attending drama class. While performing a scene with a partner involving a romantic breakup, the scene got so intense that after it ended, Johnny looked up at the audience and saw people crying. It was then at that moment, he knew that acting would be a calling that he could not ignore.
Before deciding to pursue acting as a career, he worked in the management industry and attended San Jose State University. He earned his Business Management Bachelor's degree. During his career in Los Angeles, he has formed multiple businesses, catapulting him to entrepreneur status. Under his parent company, MRLA Media LLC, he operates a digital marketing agency and photography business. Johnny also has two younger siblings; Steven La and Cindy La.
During his free time, Johnny enjoys fine dining, outdoor beaches, video gaming, gym, hiking, and more. He believes in a healthy and active lifestyle and encourages people to discover the best of life.