Justin Baldoni is an American actor and filmmaker who is best known for portraying Rafael Solano on The CW satirical romantic dramedy Jane the Virgin as well as directing the films Five Feet Apart and Clouds.

Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Medford, Oregon, to Sharon and Sam Baldoni.

In high school, he played soccer and ran track, and was a radio disc jockey at a local top-40 radio station.

He attended college on a partial athletic scholarship but later dropped out.

In 2012, Baldoni created a digital documentary series, My Last Days, a show about living as told by the dying. The show eventually became one of the most-watched documentary series’ streamed online.

Baldoni won his first “Audience Choice Award” at the 2018 Dawn Breakers International Film Festival, based on the first music video that he wrote, produced, and directed.

In December 2018, Baldoni spoke at the annual End Well Symposium about why he believes that thinking about our death can help us live better.

Baldoni founded a production company with Ahmed Musiol called Wayfarer Studios which produces television, films, and digital content. In 2019, the company sold its majority stake setting up the $25M content fund.

What is the spot on Justin Baldoni’s eye?

According to Justin Baldoni, the spot on his left eye is a birthmark.