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Gerardo Mejía
Gerardo Mejía (born April 16, 1965〔(Billboard.com - Biography - Gerardo ). Retrieved September 22, 2008.〕), better known by his mononym Gerardo, is an Ecuadorian rapper and singer who later became a recording industry executive, and more recently a youth pastor. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he moved with his family to Glendale, California, when he was 12 years old.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Gerardo became known for his bandana, skintight jeans, locking, and shirtless torso. He sometimes refers to himself as the "Latin Elvis", the "Latin Frank Sinatra" or the Latin "Tony Zuzio".
==Career==
Gerardo's first major appearance in show business was as Ricky in the 1987 feature film ''Can't Buy Me Love''.〔 He was later cast as the character Bird in the 1988 film ''Colors'', about South Central Los Angeles gang violence. This was also the first time his dance skills were showcased, in one of the party scenes; however, he did not sing at any point in the film.
His hit single "Rico Suave" appeared on his 1991 debut album, ''Mo' Ritmo''. The album peaked at #36 on the Billboard 200 chart in June 1991; the single had peaked at #7 in April. This song, as well as some others of Gerardo's, include verses with lines in both English and Spanish. Although his following single "We Want the Funk" (a semi-remake of Parliament's "Give Up the Funk") peaked at #16,〔(Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Gerardo ). Retrieved 15 November 2012.〕 the popularity of "Rico Suave" has made Gerardo known as a one-hit wonder via sources including MTV, VH1,〔(Gerardo: Back And 'Still Rico' - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News ). Retrieved September 28, 2008.〕 ''Synthesis''〔(Synthesis : Music : Gerardo : King Mac Daddy : an Interview with Rico Suave. ). Retrieved September 28, 2008.〕 and even Gerardo himself.〔
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