T-Vice:
James met Roberto and Reynaldo over 11 years ago. They became instant friends and in 1991 when the Martino’s wanted to start their group, James was automatically part of it. They have been almost like brothers ever since.
Background:
James has never had a singing lesson, but said that; “Practice makes perfect.” He grew up in the limelight and is used to the attention he gets from being on stage and touring.
Education:
He lived in New York for 16 years before moving to Miami in 1986, where he received an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Miami-Dade Community College. He has also taken some classes at F.I.U. He wants to become a Sports Trainer.
Mentors:
James’ mentors and idols are both his mother and father. He treasures the relationship he has with them and he looks up to both of them as role models.
Favorite Sports and Leisure Activities:
He likes all kinds of sports, you name it he likes it. A couple of his favorite teams are Football the 49ers, in Baseball Atlanta. He volunteers at Baptist Hospital, when he has a chance, as a therapist in the rehabilitation center. Something that he really enjoys.
Music:
The top 3 CD’s he has in his BMW right now are; Top Vice (latest album), Meringue (Mix), and he couldn’t choose between DMX and the new DJ Khaled CD. Preferences: James likes to wear Boxers; he is not ashamed to admit that he is very freaky and he prefers Kinky Lingerie in bed. He prefers both top and bottom when making love.
Perfect Woman:
His fantasy woman has to have personality, she has to be her own person, laid back, open minded and very understanding. Physical appearance is important too, but most of all they have to have the same interests, they have to have a lot of things in common.
Love:
He’s Single. Unfortunately, he’s never been in love, “I’ve just never found the right girl, I’m starting to wonder if she’s even out there.” Girls come on lets prove him wrong.
Goals:
His goal in his personal life is to first and foremost be happy, regardless of what he does. He also wants to get married and have a family, about 5 kids, 4 boys and a girl last. His professional goal is to become a Sports Medicine Trainer for major athletes. He also mentioned something about opening a Brothel in the near future, but we didn’t get too deep into that. James said something about one day thinking about running for President, I couldn’t tell if he was joking or if he was serious, but he said that he didn’t specify in what country he’d be running. James talked about a Foundation he wanted to open soon, “The Jackman Foundation”, to help homeless kids go to school worldwide, so that they have a chance to prosper in life. Girls he has a soft side too, how intriguing.
Religion:
James was raised Catholic, he believes in God and sometimes prays.
Favorite Quote:
Kotem’ Pran Tan