Gerardo Mejía
April 16, 1965 (59 years old) in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Gerardo Mejía better known as simply Gerardo, is a Latino rapper and singer who later became a recording industry executive, and more recently a youth pastor. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, he and his family moved 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 "LatinFrank Sinatra" or the Latin "Tony Zuzio" or "Joe Rider". He is also an actor, known for Santa Barbara (1984), Colors (1988) and Can't Buy Me Love (1987).
Known For
Credits
- 2016 · Dead 7 as Lloyd the postman
- 2003 · Loco Love as Miguel Sanchez
- 2003 · Pauly Shore Is Dead as Rico Suave
- 1999 · Where Are They Now? as Self
- 1994 · Somebody to Love as Armando
- 1994 · A Million to Juan as Flaco
- 1993 · For Our Children as Self
- 1989 · Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat as Pucci
- 1988 · Colors as Bird
- 1988 · Supercarrier as Luis Cruz
- 1987 · Can't Buy Me Love as Ricky
- 1987 · 21 Jump Street as Lopez
- 1987 · Winners Take All as Johnny Rivera
- Future · Legends of Ileydria as Seer of the East