Gerardo (musician)

Gerardo Mejía (born April 16, 1965[  Biography – Gerardo]. Billboard.com. Retrieved September 22, 2008.), 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." He later became a recording industry executive and a Christian pastor.

Personal life
Mejía is married to Kathy Eicher. She is a former pageant titleholder and was Miss West Virginia USA 1989. The couple lives in Kentucky. They have three children: Nadia, Bianca, and Jaden, and a granddaughter, Lily. Nadia is a model who competed in pageants like her mother. She won the title of Miss Universe Ecuador 2025 and Miss California USA 2016. 

Discography

Albums
 Mo' Ritmo (1991)
 Dos (1992)
 Asi Es (1994)
 Derrumbe (1995)
 Gerardo (2002)
 180° (2004)

Filmography
 Year Film/Television Role Other notes1987Can't Buy Me LoveRicky1988ColorsBird1988SupercarrierLuis CruzTV series1994A Million to JuanFlacoSomebody to LoveArmando2003Pauly Shore Is DeadRico SuaveMi Casa, Su CasaMiguel Sanchezthis film has the alternate title of Loco Love.2014Suave SaysHimselfTV series

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Category:20th-century American rappers
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Category:Interscope Records artists

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Category:Ecuadorian actors
Category:American rappers
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Category:Ecuadorian singers