Armando Riesco was born on December 5, 1977 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. After graduating high school at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, he relocated to New York and began to work in local and off-Broadway productions. Eventually, he became part of films like Pieces of April, Natural Treasure, Garden State and World Trade Center. In addition, he appeared in television series such as Third Watch and Law & Order. Moreover, he became part of the drama series 3 Lbs as Dr. Thomas Flores. Dr. Thomas Flores is an intern who is very sympathetic to the patient's needs.