J. Greg (Lolo) Chirino was born in Caracas, Venezuela and studied Law and Sociology at the Universidad Central before venturing to the United States in the early nineties to develop his talent as a screenwriter, composer, and musician. He settled in South Beach, Florida where he became a familiar name and face in the art and cultural scene. 

With guitar in hand, Lolo auditioned for a local talent competition sponsored by the McDonald Corporation and was selected as the one-and-only finalist out of more than 1000 entries. The prize financed a top-notch showcase for the entertainment media and music industry — attended by more than 1500 — at the Coconut Grove Playhouse.