His dad's brother, Alvaro, played for the Peruvian soccer men's national team.

Started playing golf at age 13, following in his dad's footsteps.

His family loves sports, so he played tennis and soccer from an early age. Quit the other sports to focus solely on golf when he was 15.

Favorite golf memory is playing the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima. The feeling of representing his country at his home club "in front of an amazing crowd is unforgettable."

Ended his amateur career with a third-place finish at the Latin America Amateur Championship at the Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Camp, Dominican Republic. Ended the tournament at 9-under, five shots behind Mexican champion Alvaro Ortiz.

Made his PGA TOUR Latinoamerica debut at the 2012 Lexus Peru Open, missing the cut. Missed the cut at the same tournament in 2013. Made his first PGA TOUR Latinoamerica cut at the 2017 Lexus Peru Open, finishing T38.

Played college golf at Purdue University in Indiana.

During his high school years, reached No. 11 among high school players in the world.

Won the 91st Mexican International Amateur at the GC of Mexico in Mexico City in June 2018. Shot a 5-under 283 (68-75-70-70), good for a five-shot win over Mexico’s Alvaro Ortiz.

Won the 23rd Terra Cotta Invitational at Naples National GC in April 2018. Shot 5-under 211 (71-67-73) for a two-shot victory over Fred Biondi of Brazil.

In 2018, won the 30th Campeonato Internacional de Aficionados at Lima GC. Shot a 15-under 269 (66-70-66-67) in May, leading to a three-stroke triumph over Herik Machado of Brazil.

Ranked as high as 18th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking before turning professional.