Born in Medford, Oregon but raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Teo found his gift and passion for performing at the tender age of 7, when he joined the Albuquerque Boy Choir. After landing leading roles in local theatre, he was awarded the opportunity to follow his dreams to Hollywood at age 12, with a scholarship from Diane Hardin's Young Actors Space. He has also been a student of the Michael Chekhov Foundation studying under Lisa Dalton.

Teo has studied classical guitar as well as piano and drums and is a true music lover. He is an avid skateboarder and enjoys skiing, snowboarding and surfing. He practices Dahn Hak Yoga, a form of energy healing, and has attended the Young Earth Human Alliance conference in Sedona, Arizona as a diplomat for world peace.