 While living in Mexico as a child, he also work in Canal Once as TV host, and during his middle school years, he appeared in various plays.Mariñelarena was educated at National Polytechnic Institute, one of the largest public universities in Mexico, and later studied filmmaking at University of Hartford, known for its performing arts and science curriculum.Afterward, Mariñelarena earned two majors from Film University in Screenwriting and Cinematography.