Gerardo (musician)
Ecuadorian rapper (born 1965)
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Gerardo MejÃa Aguilera[a] (born April 16, 1965[1]), better known by his mononym Gerardo, is an Ecuadorian-born American singer, rapper and actor. He gained wide visibility with his 1990 hit single "Rico Suave", and later became a recording industry executive and a Christian pastor.[2][3]
Born
April 16, 1965
Gerardo Ernesto MejÃa Aguilera
April 16, 1965
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Occupations
- Singer
- rapper
- actor
- pastor
Years active1987âpresent
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MejÃa in 2010 | |
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| Born | Gerardo Ernesto MejÃa Aguilera April 16, 1965 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
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| Years active | 1987âpresent |
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Personal life
MejÃa is married to Kathy Eicher, a former pageant titleholder who was Miss West Virginia USA 1989. They have three children: Nadia, Bianca, and Jaden. Nadia is a model who competed in pageants like her mother, and won the title of Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 and Miss California USA 2016.[4] They have a granddaughter, Lily, and live in Kentucky.
Discography
Albums
- Mo' Ritmo (1991)
- Dos (1992)
- Asi Es (1994)
- Derrumbe (1995)
- Gerardo (2001)
- 180° (2004)
Singles
Filmography
| Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Can't Buy Me Love | Ricky | |
| 1988 | Colors | Bird | |
| 1988 | Supercarrier | Luis Cruz | TV series |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan | Flaco | |
| Somebody to Love | Armando | ||
| 2003 | Pauly Shore Is Dead | Rico Suave | |
| Mi Casa, Su Casa | Miguel Sanchez | Alternate title; Loco Love | |
| 2014 | Suave Says | Himself | TV series |
Notes
- In this Hispanic American name, the first or paternal surname is MejÃa and the second or maternal family name is Aguilera.