Gerardo Mejía
Born: 1965-04-16 in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Known For: Acting
Biography
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).
Filmography
2016
- Dead 7 as Lloyd the postman
2014
- Suave Says as Himself
2003
- Pauly Shore Is Dead as Rico Suave
- Loco Love as Miguel Sanchez
1999
- Where Are They Now? as Self
1994
- Somebody to Love as Armando
- A Million to Juan as Flaco
1993
- For Our Children as Self
1991
- Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat as Pucci
1988
- Colors as Bird
- Supercarrier as Luis Cruz
1987
- 21 Jump Street as Lopez
- Can't Buy Me Love as Ricky
- Winners Take All as Johnny Rivera