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).
Filmography
Dead 7
2016
as Lloyd the postman
Loco Love
2003
as Miguel Sanchez
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Rico Suave
Somebody to Love
1994
as Armando
A Million to Juan
1994
as Flaco
For Our Children
1993
as Self
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
1991
as Pucci
For the Very First Time
1991
as Cassanova
Colors
1988
as Bird
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
as Ricky
Winners Take All
1987
as Johnny Rivera