Tony was born and raised in Angleton, Texas, just south of Houston. He is a second generation Mexican-American. The Lord saved him at the age of 8 after hearing the gospel preached during a Vacation Bible School at his childhood church. He moved to the Bronx in 2018 to help plant Fordham Community Church, where he currently serves as a deacon, and worship leader.
He is an unapologetic Houston sports fan, including the Astros, and a University of Texas Longhorns fan. Besides watching sports, he has a passion for music of all different genres, and loves to cook Tejano style BBQ for his friends.