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Mariano Mendoza is a Mexican American born in Los Angles, Ca at LA USC General Hospital. Born on September 17, 1967. His father Mariano Cano Mendoza Senior lived most of his life in Mexico. His father passed away a few years ago. His mother Angelina currently lives in Norwalk, Ca. He is the oldest of five brothers and four sisters. Mariano has a daughter that is 19 years old.

From the age of 9 to 18 years of age he spent most of his time in and out of foster home, McClarren Hall and Long Beach Boy's Home, due to the abuse inflected by his step-father. His mother was subjected to the abuse as well. It prevented his mother from being able to stand up for Mariano and his other brothers and sisters. During his younger years, before foster homes he was exposed to Gangs on the streets of Compton and Paramount, California. He was jumped in and actively involved which mostly in tailed stealing, robbing and gang fights. The only reason he was able to get out of the gang environment was because his family moved constantly and he ended up in foster homes.

His Athletic success began in high school. He was on the Track and Field team at 4 different high schools due to the moving around but he was consistent with his passion for sports. He was involved in ROTC which began his love for the military. He graduated from John Glenn High School in Norwalk, Ca in 1986. He went straight into the Navy after high school. Shortly there after he started learning Karate. Which lead to a weight-lifting and body-building career. He holds 2 world records for the Strict Curl. The first was won at 218 pounds at American Eagle Gym in Norwalk, Ca and the second was at Venice Beach at 220 pounds. He continued his love for the military by serving 6 years in the Army Reserves.

Mariano is best know for his Mixed Marital Arts skills and gained the title as "The Strongest Latino in the world". He was at his peak for a 10 year span from 1989-2000. He is a World Champion fighter in Kickboxing and Muy Thai. He fought Cage Fighting for "Kage Kombat" in San Pedro. Kage Kombat is the Pioneer of Mixed Martial Arts and was the first to promote in California along with Tap Out. He was the first Mexican Heavy weight to fight in Brazil for World Vallet Tudo. He fought "Francisco Bueno" for a title at 270 pounds.

Mariano has been pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles, Ca for the past 10 years. He has been in at least 100 TV shows and movies.

www.onemanwarent.com If you Google Mariano Mendoza you will find that he is the first to show up in the search engine. You will find his youtube videos and other movie accomplishments. You will find his IMDB and facebook. You can email him at marianokickboxer@yahoo.com