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Jon Secada
Actor, Additional CreditsBorn October 4, 1961 (63 years)
Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez (born October 4, 1961), better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter and record producer. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His music fuses funk, soul music, pop, and Latin percussion.
Secada has written songs for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez. He has toured with Luciano Pavarotti and recorded duets with Jim Brickman, Olivia Newton-John, and Frank Sinatra.
Secada has performed several times at A Capitol Fourth, an annual Independence Day concert from the United States Capitol televised by PBS.
Secada was born in 1961 in Havana, Cuba. Secada's father, José, was incarcerated for 3 years as a political prisoner by the communist Cuban government. In 1971, the Secadas received permission to emigrate and moved to Miami. His parents opened a coffee shop. Secada was raised in Hialeah, Florida.
In 1979, Secada graduated from Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida. During his performance of A Christmas Carol in 11th grade, he says he realized his musical potential and was encouraged by teachers to pursue music as a career.
After graduating from high school, Secada attended the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Music in 1983 and a Master of Music in jazz vocal performance in 1986. He graduated cum-laude and was later inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Miami.
From 1986 to 1991, Secada was a teacher at Miami Dade College.
In 1986, Secada's University of Miami acquaintances introduced him to Emilio Estefan, a musician in Miami Sound Machine and husband of Gloria Estefan. Estefan listened to one of Secada's demos and then became Secada's mentor and manager. This led to Secada becoming a backup singer for Miami Sound Machine.
In 1991, Secada co-wrote and was a backup singer for "Coming Out of the Dark," a number-one hit song inspired by a tour-bus accident involving Gloria Estefan in 1990, in which her back was broken. In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album, which sold 7 million copies. In 1994, he performed a duet with Frank Sinatra, a re-recording of "The Best Is Yet to Come," released on Sinatra's album Duets II. He also performed at the awards for Miss Venezuela 1994. In 1995, he performed on Broadway in Grease, and he also presented at the 49th Tony Awards. He also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Shanice for Pocahontas. In 1999, he co-wrote and co-produced "She's All I Ever Had" for Ricky Martin.
In 2003, he performed in Cabaret. He also co-wrote "Juramento" for Ricky Martin. From 2006 to 2009 Secada was a judge on Latin American Idol for its entire four-season run. In 2007, he co-wrote three songs, and performed in one, on Lilian Garcia's album ¡Quiero Vivir!.
In 2017, he released a tribute album with cover versions of songs by Benny Moré.
From 1988 to 1993, Secada was married to Jo Pat Cafro. In May 1995, he started dating Maritere Vilar. They were married in February 1997 and have two children. ...
Source: Article "Jon Secada" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Secada has written songs for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez. He has toured with Luciano Pavarotti and recorded duets with Jim Brickman, Olivia Newton-John, and Frank Sinatra.
Secada has performed several times at A Capitol Fourth, an annual Independence Day concert from the United States Capitol televised by PBS.
Secada was born in 1961 in Havana, Cuba. Secada's father, José, was incarcerated for 3 years as a political prisoner by the communist Cuban government. In 1971, the Secadas received permission to emigrate and moved to Miami. His parents opened a coffee shop. Secada was raised in Hialeah, Florida.
In 1979, Secada graduated from Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida. During his performance of A Christmas Carol in 11th grade, he says he realized his musical potential and was encouraged by teachers to pursue music as a career.
After graduating from high school, Secada attended the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Music in 1983 and a Master of Music in jazz vocal performance in 1986. He graduated cum-laude and was later inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Miami.
From 1986 to 1991, Secada was a teacher at Miami Dade College.
In 1986, Secada's University of Miami acquaintances introduced him to Emilio Estefan, a musician in Miami Sound Machine and husband of Gloria Estefan. Estefan listened to one of Secada's demos and then became Secada's mentor and manager. This led to Secada becoming a backup singer for Miami Sound Machine.
In 1991, Secada co-wrote and was a backup singer for "Coming Out of the Dark," a number-one hit song inspired by a tour-bus accident involving Gloria Estefan in 1990, in which her back was broken. In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album, which sold 7 million copies. In 1994, he performed a duet with Frank Sinatra, a re-recording of "The Best Is Yet to Come," released on Sinatra's album Duets II. He also performed at the awards for Miss Venezuela 1994. In 1995, he performed on Broadway in Grease, and he also presented at the 49th Tony Awards. He also recorded "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Shanice for Pocahontas. In 1999, he co-wrote and co-produced "She's All I Ever Had" for Ricky Martin.
In 2003, he performed in Cabaret. He also co-wrote "Juramento" for Ricky Martin. From 2006 to 2009 Secada was a judge on Latin American Idol for its entire four-season run. In 2007, he co-wrote three songs, and performed in one, on Lilian Garcia's album ¡Quiero Vivir!.
In 2017, he released a tribute album with cover versions of songs by Benny Moré.
From 1988 to 1993, Secada was married to Jo Pat Cafro. In May 1995, he started dating Maritere Vilar. They were married in February 1997 and have two children. ...
Source: Article "Jon Secada" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Filmography
| 2021 | MTV 90s - Top 50 Heartbreak Hits of the 90s! · as Jon Secada |
| 2020 | Rob Schmitt Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter |
| 2020 | Red Table Talk: The Estefans (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | Screwball · as Self |
| 2015 | |
| 2013 | The Queen Latifah Show (2013) (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2012 | Ídolos Kids (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Judge (2013) |
| 2010 | Look Who's Dancing (US) (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2010 | Pura Química (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Hannity (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 2006 | Grease: You're the One that I Want (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Celebrity Duets (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2006 | 2006 ALMA Awards · as Self |
| 2005 | The 47th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2002 | Clase 406 (TV Series) · as Self (2003) |
| 2001 | Operación Triunfo (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2000 | Mi Destino Eres Tú (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2000 | 2000 ALMA Awards · as Self |
| 1999 | ABC 2000: The Millennium · as Self |
| 1999 | 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll · as Self |
| 1999 | Where Are They Now? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares (1998) (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1997 | Al salir de clase (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | Behind the Music (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Gloria Estefan: The Evolution Tour · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | VIP World (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade · as Self |
| 1995 | 25th Anniversary Essence Awards · as Self - Performer |
| 1995 | The 49th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1995 | The 22nd Annual American Music Awards · as Self |
| 1994 | New York Undercover (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1993 | The 20th Annual American Music Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1992 | Melrose Place (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1991 | Disney Club (Germany) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | Geld oder Liebe (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | MMC (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | Flitterabend (TV Series) · as Self - Singer |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1976 | Domenica In (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | Festival de Viña del Mar (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1960 | This Week (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1955 | Miss Universe (TV Series) · as Self - Entertainment |