Haurjie was born and raised in Hacienda Heights located in Southern California where he attended Glen A. Wilson High School. He competed in waterpolo and swim in all four years of high school and eventually went on to the University of California, Riverside where he studied and graduated with a bachelor's degree in material science & engineering. His hobbies included competitive PC gaming and going to the gym. About to receive his bachelor's degree, he took his first introduction to acting class in his senior year of college and became very compelled for the performing arts. After his first scene study assignment, his professor suggested him to consider looking into acting professionally. Not long after graduating with an engineering degree, all his endeavors have been geared towards the pursuit of his acting career. He is a lover of all things sci-fi, likes to play video games, and is fascinated by the superhero universe. Since his years in college, he found a passion for bodybuilding which is now a big part of his life. He also has 12+ years in Shaolin Kempo Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Jiu-jitsu. With fitness being at the core of his lifestyle, Haurjie has become the "go-to guy" among his friends when it comes to training and nutrition.