In 1994, he competed in ballroom dancing and became a national champion. He soon achieved success on the dance floor and started to win various events around the country. This caught the eye and the attention of world-class coach and choreographer, Buddy Schwimmer. At age 14, he went to live for three years in Southern California. He achieved his goal of winning world and national titles when he captured with his partner the World Swing, United States Swing and the United States Youth Latin Ballroom Championships and the AAU National DanceSport Championships.[1]
In 2002 the Winter Olympics came to Salt Lake City where Murillo performed as part of the Opening Ceremonies. It was there he met Kenny Ortega who choreographed the show. Although they didn't realize at the time, just three years later they would meet up again as principal dancers in Disney Channel's High School Musical production.[1] In January 2003, Murillo was paired with Lacey Schwimmer, and the two began competing at a junior level.
He took part in series 8 of the BBC Television series Strictly Come Dancing - his professional partner was Aliona Vilani and his celebrity partner was Tina O'Brien. They did not dance in the third week, as Tina had chickenpox. However, he did not return for season 9. Jared also took part in "Glee: The Tour" as a member of Vocal Adrenaline.
Murillo in 2006 became a member of American Pop/R&B/UrbanboybandV Factory. The band began in September 2006 when Tommy Page discovered Jared performing in the High School Musical concert. He then formed the group around Jared. Love Struck was released on January 27, 2009, on iTunes.
They signed a Warner Bros. Records deal later that year and was under the management of Tommy Page[2] until the group disbanded.
