Peter Bonilla was born in New Jersey to Pedro and Evelyn Bonilla. He attended Arizona State University and was a member of the Wrestling team. Peter admits that his time as a wrestler taught him the discipline, dedication and focus which is needed to succeed as an actor. After ASU, Bonilla returned to the East Cost and completed his education at Hunter College in New York.
While finishing his education at Hunter, Peter also attended acting school. He enrolled at HB Studios and later attended Center Stage: New York and received instruction from master teachers Therese Hayden & Jacqueline Brookes.
Peter developed his craft in the theater, and his scope as an actor ranges from "Jamie Tyrone" in Long Days Journey Into Night to "Rocky" in Rocky Horror to 'Freddie' in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. Peter now resides in Los Angeles where he continues to work in Film, TV and Theatre.
