VICTOR

NICKNAME: “The Rumble Chef” or “Chef” BACKGROUND Born in North Carolina (hence the “southern hospitality”) and moved to Brooklyn when he was 7. Raised primarily by his Grandmother (thanks Nana), because his parents were hustling to be where they are today. His brother was an “All-Star” and played almost everything, trained by his Father (a 20-year Marine) – while they spent their time in the gym, he was with his Nana cooking or singing or both. When she passed he promised her 2 things, he was either going to be an Actor or a Veterinarian. He gained almost 300lbs after her passing. During High School I found my voice in his talent, the first and last student to major in every Art at his school, and was able to gain a Musical Theatre scholarship. Ultimately I decided to go to school for Veterinary Medicine and he was sad to think my performing days were over until he found a new passion for fitness that he NEVER HAD when I was younger. While going to school and working full-time at a Specialty hospital in Manhattan, he lost 300lbs while taking Zumba and decided to become a Zumba instructor. FITNESS BACKGROUND He got his Zumba license in 2019 and taught for a year before moving to Philly where he gained 80lbs – He searched for a new community (Zumba was almost non-existent in PHL) and he found Rumble. After losing 100 lbs exclusively through Rumble programming, he met my mentor (Leroy/Igwe) and with the help of the entire Rumble PHL team (AND KORY <3) he became a Rumble Trainer in 2023; Founding the Princeton studio and then BECOMING A CENTER CITY TRAINER 1 month later (talk about full-circle!) FUN FACTS -While in HS he performed at Carnegie Hall, Juilliard, and Barclays Center -He is a Full-Time Veterinary Nurse -He's worked with pets for the last almost decade -He can't skip a rock, but he can cook (and not just breakfast!) - He has a Harry Potter wand collection that I've been