 He was born José Maria Mortel Bautista Jr. to José Acuña Bautista Sr. (also known as Ramón Revilla) and Azucena Mortel.In 1979, he finished his elementary education at Jesus Good Shepherd School in Palico II, Imus, Cavite.He finished his secondary education at Fairfax High School (Los Angeles) at Los Angeles, California, United States in 1982.