Orlando, nicknamed “Orlo” and “Orlito”, has a passion for marketing. He’s taken classes at Grand Valley State University, Davenport University and Grand Rapids Community College. Orlando has a passion for film and takes any chance he can to make a short film for church or a PSA for school.
Orlando is proud to say he is a student film award recipient; he ran for city council in 2007 and took 3rd place in a sales speech competition. He is self-described as outrageous, unique and the “wild card”.
“I enjoy being in front of a camera to express important issues or make people laugh,” he said. “I believe in having fun when you inform people about a message and it’s awesome to meet different people from other walks of life and hear their stories.”
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