Andre-Chad Fausto Mayate, “Chad,” was born on October 30, 1989 an attended South Torrance High School where he graduated in 2007. Chad is a self-proclaimed jock, and in high school, picked basketball over dancing. In 2008, while at the mall with friends, Chad attended the PAC Modern workshop. With no intention to audition, Chad ended up making the team due to his impeccable ability to freestyle. Chad joined Poreotics for their performance at Hip Hop International in 2009, initially as a substitute for Jet Li, but after the crew won First in the US, they decided a sixth member would complete the crew. Chad’s favorite part of being on ABDC season 5 was getting to know the other crews. Chad currently attends El Camino College where he is studying to be a clinical lab scientist. He reminds everyone to “stay hungry.”

Five Fun Facts:

1. My first dance inspiration was when I was like 2 years old…MC Hammer!
2. Yes I watch anime and read mangas!
3. My parents originally wanted to name me Brett, but then they were worried kids would tease me and call me bad brett (bad breathe) -_-
4. Charles Viet Nguyen is my singing partner in crime…but no one will ever hear it in public
5. I chose basketball over dancing in high school

(from poreotics.com)