Former Latin Pop Star Gerardo Mejia Brings Ecuadorian Culture to Ashland, Kentucky
Former Latin pop sensation Gerardo Mejia, known for his hit 'Rico Suave', has settled in Ashland, Kentucky, with his family. After a decade in the city, he aims to share his Ecuadorian roots and promote Spanish language use.
Mejia's journey to Ashland began in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where he was born. In 1976, he moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 16. There, he rose to fame as a Latin pop star in the early 1990s, with hits like 'Rico Suave'.
A decade ago, Mejia left an unspecified location to save his family and dedicate his life to Christianity. He moved to Ashland, Kentucky, with his wife, Kathy, whom he met in Mexico in 1992. Balancing family life and his pop star persona proved challenging, leading to a temporary separation.
In Ashland, Mejia started the House of Grace Church in an old warehouse along Greenup Avenue. His goal is to bring Ecuadorian culture to the community and encourage the use of Spanish. He shares his story of divine intervention and his Hispanic heritage through his ministry.
Gerardo Mejia, once a Latin pop star, now calls Ashland, Kentucky, home. After a decade, he continues to share his Ecuadorian culture and promote Spanish language use, bringing a piece of his heritage to the community.
