Cibrian was born in Burbank, California and is of Cuban-American descent.

He is an only child. Cibrian married Brandi Glanville in May 2001. His son, Mason Edward, was born in June 2003, and a second son, Jake Austin, was born on April 5, 2007. He maintains a close friendship with his former Young and the Restless co-star, Joshua Morrow, and even formed a singing group with him called 3 Deep.

Cibrian has starred in The Young and the Restless as the rapist Matt, Baywatch Nights, Sunset Beach as leading man Cole Deschanel, Third Watch, Tilt, and Invasion. He has also guest-starred in Saved By The Bell, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Beverly Hills, 90210. His movie credits include Living out Loud, But I’m a Cheerleader and The Cave.

Cibrian was named one of People Magazine’s 100 most Beautiful People in 2006.