As per our current Database, J.P. Calderon is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, J.P. Calderon is 48 years, 8 months and 12 days old. J.P. Calderon will celebrate 49rd birthday on a Thursday 5th of September 2024. Below we countdown to J.P. Calderon upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | J.P. Calderon |
| Occupation | |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | September 5, 1975 (Santa Monica, California, USA) |
| Birthday | September 5 |
| Town/City | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
J.P. Calderon’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
J.P. Calderon was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
JP Calderon is a reality television star, model and professional volleyball player. He made his first appearance on television in 2006 as a popular contestant on "Survivor: Cook Islands," the 13th season of the blockbuster CBS series.
Calderon also appeared on three seasons of reality show "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" on Oxygen, where he was handpicked by Dickinson at an open call and became one of the agency's most successful models.
His real-life decision to come out publicly as a gay man became a major storyline during the show's second season in 2007.He starred on "Survivor: Cook Islands" during one of the franchise's most controversial seasons, where contestants were split into four tribes based on racial ethnicity.
Calderon, of Costa Rican descent, was one of five members of the Hispanic "Aitutaki" tribe.Though Calderon remained closeted during "Survivor," he made a life-altering decision during the "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" to appear on the cover of the February 2007 issue of "Instinct" magazine and come out as a gay man.
After a strong response to the story, Calderon was also the March 2008 cover story, making him the first person to ever appear twice on the cover of "Instinct." His "coming out" episode remains one of the highest-rated episodes of "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" ever.
Calderon's modeling career remains strong, and today he is signed with Ford Modeling Agency. He continues to work in various high fashion and editorial campaigns, magazine shoots and runway shows around the globe.
Born and raised in Marina del Rey, California, Calderon is also an expert volleyball player. He began playing professionally in 2004 and became a nationally ranked member of the Association of Volleyball Professionals.
He started as a member of the prominent men's volleyball team at California State University, Long Beach, where he graduated with a degree in speech communication in 2000. He went on to become an assistant coach of the Long Beach State University's nationally ranked women's volleyball team for five years.
Calderon also coaches and administrates the Mizuno Long Beach Girls Volleyball Club, which helps young girls improve their abilities and work toward full university scholarships. His leadership over the years has led the group to earning eight medals at the Junior Olympics, including the team's first-ever gold medal in July 2009.
Calderon is active in many charities and has been featured at events for organizations including GLAAD, APLA, The Trevor Project and Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer, and remains committed to furthering his philanthropic work.
