Gino Anthony Pesi (born November 3, 1980) is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for his role as James Nava in the

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series ''

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Early life

Pesi was born on November 3, 1980 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Magee-Women's Hospital. He grew up as an only child in the

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with an affinity for sports and entertainment. He attended Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville before transferring to Charleroi High School, where he graduated in 1999. He graduated from

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, Conservatory of Performing Arts as a theater major with a concentration in acting. In 2013, Pesi was diagnosed with

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while filming '' 42''. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa removed his tumor, and Pesi credits "Dr. Q" with allowing "me the opportunity to better my health." Pesi refers to this experience as "the greatest gift I've had," with a better appreciation of his life.

Filmography

Television

Videos

References

http://devilworks.eu/projects/the-fare https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7293920

External links

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