Gerardo Mejía

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).

Most Known For

21 Jump Street

as Lopez

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Colors

as Bird

Can't Buy Me Love

as Ricky

Supercarrier

as Luis Cruz

Somebody to Love

as Armando

Dead 7

as Lloyd the postman

Winners Take All

as Johnny Rivera

Loco Love

as Miguel Sanchez

Pauly Shore Is Dead

as Rico Suave

For Our Children

as Self

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

as Pucci

A Million to Juan

as Flaco

Suave Says

as Himself