Gustavo Cervantes was born in Los Angeles, California, to two immigrant parents. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish and Philosophy. Previously, Gustavo worked as a paralegal for a Social Security Disability firm as well as in retailer sales for the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

In his free time, Gustavo enjoys playing video games and going to local music shows with friends.