ABOUT
Ecuadorian rapper best known for his lone hit single, 1991's "Rico Suave." He later became a successful A&R executive at Interscope Records, helping to sign artists like Enrique Iglesias and Bubba Sparxxx.He appeared on a 2013 episode of the Katie Couric talk show Katie, where he discussed his newfound role as a Christian youth pastor.His hit "Rico Suave" was parodied by Weird Al Yankovic as "Taco Grande."
BEFORE FAMEHe moved with family from Ecuador to Glendale, California when he was 12 years old. Prior to "Rico Suave," he appeared as an actor in the films Can't Buy Me Love and Colors.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married Kathy Eicher in 1994 and has children named Bianca, Nadia and Jaden.
FUN FACTSRapper Gerardo Mejia were born on Friday, birthstone is Diamond, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Snake, it is 95 days until Gerardo Mejia next birthday.