Nickname

"Newt". When asked why they call him that, he explains that "I always liked water. I grew up in Macuto Beach, I learned fishing pretty early and that's why people call me Newt". (boletin.uc.edu.ve, 15 Oct 2011)

Hobbies

He enjoys playing video games. (boletin.uc.edu.ve, 15 Oct 2011)

Club name

Distrito Capital , Caracas, VEN

Coach

Amancio Gutierrez (boletin.uc.edu.ve, 15 Oct 2011)

Other sports

His sister, Marimar Vera, is also a swimmer. (gdc.gob.ve, 17 Aug 2011)