A first-generation Mexican-American on his mother’s side and fourth-generation on his father’s, Ernest has proudly celebrated his cultural roots throughout his creative journey.

 

He has been happily married to his wife, Melisa, since 1992. Together, they have five children—Michael, Isaiah, Luke, Aaron, Nichole, and Alexis, their angel in heaven—and three beautiful grandchildren: Delilah, Isabella, and Alinah.

 

By day, Ernest works as an electrical engineer. In his free time, he dedicates himself to his greatest passions: spending time with family, writing and producing stories and music, and volunteering at his church.