About Me
Get this video and more at MySpace.comJon Secada, one of the most gifted artists of our time, is not only blessed
with a soulful voice, but also with an artistry to create, write and produce music.
The millions of people worldwide who have followed the radiant career of this
international superstar have witnessed the inimitable talents of this legendary artist.Secada, born in Havana, Cuba, arrived with his parents to the United States at the
age of nine. While attending school, his family managed a coffee shop. It wasn't
until well into his teens that Jon discovered his gift for music. Growing up in the
culturally diverse city of Miami, Jon was exposed to many different sounds.
Although salsa, merengue and tropical rhythms filled the radio airways, Jon
developed a passion for R&B and Pop. Inspired by musical moguls such as
Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Elton John and Marvin Gaye, Jon's music is an
eclectic fusion of all these sounds. With a bit of funk, soul and undertones
of Latin percussion, much like his character, Jon has accomplished a unique
and striking sound.After graduating from Hialeah High School, Jon enrolled at the University of Miami
where he became an accomplished jazz musician. He completed a Bachelor's
degree in Music and a Master's degree in Jazz Vocal Performance. Simultaneously,
he began developing his considerable skills as a songwriter. Then, in the late 1980's,
Jon met Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Jr. At the time, he was unaware of the impact this
meeting would have on his career. Soon after they met, Jon was invited to join Gloria's
band as a background singer. Shortly thereafter, the group realized his potential and he
quickly became a valuable addition to the group. His incredible talent as a songwriter
became evident when he started composing music including some of Gloria's best ballads.
In total, Jon has amassed a career sales total of more than
20 million albums worldwide.Jon always explored a tremendous love for the
theatrical stage, dating back to the beginning of his college career. This dream was
realized in 1995 when Jon stared on Broadway's hit musical Grease, where he acted in
the lead role of "Danny Zuko." He was an immediate sensation. Following the rave reviews
of Grease, Broadway called upon him once again in 2003 where his mastery of theatrical stage
was challenged in what he calls "the most important step in his career." He played the Emcee
role in Sam Mendes' critically acclaimed version of Cabaret. In the fall of 2004 Jon also starred as
"Joseph " in Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's theatrical hit Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat.Although Jon devotes much of his time to his music, he remains grounded and fully aware of
the importance of family. In 1999 Jon and his wife Maritere welcomed their beautiful baby daughter
Mikaela Nina into the world and then in 2002, their second child, a baby boy, Jon Henri, arrived.
As he reflects upon his life and career, Jon says: "I would say my career has been a whirlwind.
I am very blessed with everything that has happened in my life. To be able to write good music
and enjoy my family has always been a dream. I am now living that dream."
