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Jon Secada (Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez) was born on 4 October, 1961 in Havana, Cuba, is an American singer. Discover Jon Secada's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

Popular As Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez
Occupation Singer songwriter record producer
Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 4 October 1961
Birthday 4 October
Birthplace Havana, Cuba
Nationality Cuba

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Who Is Jon Secada's Wife?

His wife is Jo Pat Cafro (m. 1988-1993) Maritere Vilar (m. 1997)

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Jon Secada Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jon Secada worth at the age of 62 years old? Jon Secada’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from Cuba. We have estimated Jon Secada's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1961

Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez (born October 4, 1961), better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer.

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 to the communist Cuban government.

1971

In 1971, the Secadas received permission to emigrate and moved to Miami.

His parents opened a coffee shop.

Secada was raised in Hialeah, Florida.

1979

In 1979, Secada graduated from Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida.

1983

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.

1986

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.

1988

From 1988 to 1993, Secada was married to Jo Pat Cafro.

1991

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.

1992

In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album, which sold 7 million copies.

1994

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.

1995

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 May 1995, he started dating Maritere Vilar.

1997

They were married in February 1997 and have two children.

Secada resides in a 7,284 square-foot house, with a tennis court and pool, a few blocks west of the University of Miami, his alma mater, in Coral Gables, Florida.

Secada has created the Jon Secada Music Scholarship at the University of Miami, raised funds for The Recording Academy's effort "Keeping Music in Schools," and supports many initiatives including the Pediatric AIDS Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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1999

In 1999, he co-wrote and co-produced "She's All I Ever Had" for Ricky Martin.

2003

In 2003, he performed in Cabaret.

He also co-wrote "Juramento" for Ricky Martin.

2006

From 2006 to 2009 Secada was a judge on Latin American Idol for its entire four-season run.

2007

In 2007, he co-wrote three songs, and performed in one, on Lilian Garcia's album ¡Quiero Vivir!.

2011

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.

2017

In 2017, he released a tribute album with cover versions of songs by Benny Moré.