The Award-winning actor, Jordi Vilasuso, was fired from The Young and the Restless TV Series after working for four years, from 2018 to 2022. He has played the memorial character of Rey Rosales for all 397 episodes of The Young & The Restless.
The Cuban-American star announced his exit from the daytime soap opera via an Instagram post on 31 March 2022 before later claiming it was not his decision to leave. He wrote:
Playing Rey Rosales and being part of the Rosales family was a beautiful chapter in my career. I was proud to represent my culture on daytime #1 drama and work with an incredible cast and crew that I will miss dearly. Thank you @youngandrestlesscbs for always welcoming me and giving me the opportunity to tell stories that impacted millions. As this door closes, others will and have opened. If you’re interested in hearing a little more about my story, check out our podcast, @makingitwork where @kaitlinvilasuso, and share some more details of my exit and dig into embracing change!🙏❤️💪
Jordi Vilasuso is active on social media platforms. He has more than 60.4k followers on his official Instagram account and has more than 23.4k followers on his official Twitter account.
Who Is Jordi Vilasuso? Wikipedia Details
Jordi Vilasuso is an American actor, model, television personality, and social media star. He is known for his film such as Guiding Light (2001-2003), This Modern Man Is Beat (2015), Circle (2015), and The Invitation (2015).
Jordi Vilasuso was born on 15 June 1981 in Miami, Florida, the United States of America. He is currently 40 years old, and his zodiac sign is Gemini. Likewise, his full name is Jordi Alejandro Vilasuso, and he is known by his nickname Jordi.
Jordi attended Ransom Everglades High School for his secondary education and later enrolled at Glendale Community College in California.
Moreover, the American actor completed his bachelor’s degree from the California State Univerisity, Northridge.
His height is 5 feet 10 inches or 1.77 m tall, and he weighs around 67 kg or 147 lbs.
Who Are Jordi Vilasuso’s Parents?
Jordi Vilasuso is the older son of his parents. His father’s name is Dr. Frank Vilasuso, a famous Anesthesiologist, and his mother’s name is Ana Lorido Vilasuso.
He spent his childhood days with his sister Marianne Vilasuso, and his brother is Javier Vilasuso.
Jordi and his family moved to New York when he was small. The American actor, Jordi, is currently living in Los Angeles, California, the United States of America.
When Did Jordi Vilasuso Get Married?
Jordi Vilasuso got married to his girlfriend turned wife, Kaitlin Riley Vilasuso. Kaitlin also belongs to the same profession as her husband.
She is an American actress known for her films such as The Shadows (2001), From Justin To Kelly (2003), and Scavenger (2013).
Jordi and Kaitlin tied their wedding knot on 25 August 2012 with the blessings of their family members and friends in Islamorada, Florida. Moreover, the couple got engaged in May 2012.
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Before getting married, Kaitlin was approximately three months pregnant with their first child. He calls his wife the Love of his life; they loved each other a lot, tried to spend their beautiful time together, and regularly uploaded their pictures through Instagram.
Recently, the Guiding Light actor uploaded his photo with his family on Valentine’s Day.
As of today, they are still together and even spent their 9th wedding anniversary on 25 August 2021. Jordi uploaded his photo with his wife on Instagram, saying:
my person, my #1, my lucky charm, my dream collaborator, my “we got this” cheerleader, my gratitude provider, my girls (&mine☺️)heroine, my coach, my prayer partner, my inspiration, MY WIFE! 9 years baby…you’re my everything my Katie girl!
Jordi and Kaitlin welcomed their first child, a daughter named Riley Grace Vilasuso, born on 26 November 2012.
Likewise, their second child, a daughter named Everly “Evie” Maeve Vilasuso, was born on 15 July 2016.
When Did Jordi Vilasuso Start His Career?
Jordi Vilasuso started his career as an actor in the uncredited role of Frank in the TV Series documentary Unsolved Mysteries in 1995.
A year later, he made his professional acting debut in 1996 as an actor in The Last Home Run film as Tommy.
In 2000, Jordi portrayed the role of Dixon in the TV Series Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the episodes titled Primeval, created by Joss Whedon, and some of the leading stars are Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon and Alyson Hannigan.
Some of his notable TV Series and TV Films include No Place Like Home (2003), Fashion House (2006), Ready or Not (2009), Parks and Recreation (2012), Hoke (2014), Below the Surface (2016), The Art of Murder (2018), The Young and the Restless (2018-2002), and others.
How Much Is Jordi Vilasuso’s Net Worth?
Jordi Vilasuso has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has established himself as a good actor in the entertainment industry.
With his successful career, Jordi has earned good fortune from his career as an actor, model, television star, podcast, and others.
