Jose Mari is a practicing licensed real estate broker, and has had his PRC license since March 2013. He is a graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University, with a double major in Development Studies and Economics, and a minor in Development Management. He has been an avid chorister since 2007; he competed in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing with the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club in 2012, and he is currently a baritone and the booking agent of Quezon City-based all-male choral ensemble Aleron. He loves honing his basketball skills in his downtime. He is also an automotive enthusiast.