after leaving the show, he continued on his education at el camino real high school in the san fernando valley, where he participated in the thespians club and drama class. he was also president of his high school club comedy sportz league. he had starred in a lead role in his high school film project, "passing moments". the film was released on may 24, 2003 in the los angeles area only. he had recently graduated from california state university, northridge with a bachelor's art in screenwriting.