Better known by his mononym Gerardo, Gerardo Mejia is an Ecuadorian-American rapper, singer and actor who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He is also well-known for his ventures in the recording industry as a recording executive while he recently became a youth pastor as well.
Gerardo's song genres include rap and pop. He became popular when his song Rico Suave turned out to be a hit. His debut album called Mo' Ritmo was released in 1991. He is prominent for his bandana, skintight jeans, locking, and shirtless torso. Sometimes he refers himself to as the Latin versions of Elvis, Frank Sinatra or Tony Zuzio.
Gerardo Mejia now serves as an A&R executive at Interscope Records, where he was responsible in bringing Enrique Iglesias to the attention of Interscope Label Executives in early 1999. He also helped sign Bubba Sparxx with the record label.
Before his singing career, Mejia started in the showbiz industry in 1987 when he played the role of Ricky in the dramedy Can't Buy Me Love. His other role was Bird in the 1988 film Colors, which depicted gang violence in South Central Los Angeles. This is where he flaunted his dancing skills in one of the party scenes, but he didn't sing at any point in the movie.
Born in Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador on April 16, 1965, Gerardo Mejia moved with his family to Glendale, California when he was 12. He is the father of Nadia Grace Mejia, Miss California USA 2016.