Jon Secada Biography
Jon Secada is a widely known Cuban-born American singer who has won has sold 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists, and has won two Grammy Awards. His music connects funk, Latin percussion, pop, and soul music. He has composed songs for Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan.
He has journeyed with Luciano Pavarotti and recorded duets with Jim Brickman, Frank Sinatra, and Olivia Newton-John. He has managed to perform several times at A Capitol Fourth, an annual Independence Day concert from the United States Capitol televised by PBS.
10 Quick Facts About Jon Secada
- Name: Jon Secada
- Age: 60 Years (2021)
- Birthday: 4 October
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches
- Nationality: Cuban-American
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $12 million
Jon Secada Age
Secada is 60 years old as of 2021, he was born on 4 October 1961, in Havana, Cuba. He celebrates his birthday on 4th October every year and his birth sign is Libra.
Jon Secada Height and Weight
Jon stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) and Weighs 143 lbs (65 kg). He also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He has dark brown eye and black hair color.
Jon Secada Education
Secada graduated from Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida in 1979. In his performance of A Christmas Carol in 11th grade, he stated he realized his musical potential and was motivated 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 subsequently placed into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Miami.
Jon Secada Family, Parents and Siblings
Jon was born to his parents (José, father) in Havana, Cuba. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his mother is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Jon Secada Wife and Children
Secada is currently married to Maritere Vilar. The pair did their wedding in February 1997 after dating for nearly two years. They are blessed with two children, Mikaela Nina and Jon Henri. However, Secada has been married twice throughout his life and he was previously married to Jo Pat Cafro. The couple had tied the knot in 1988 and due to unknown reasons, they parted ways and divorced in 1993.
Jon Secada Net Worth
Jon has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer and Songwriter. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Jon Secada Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about him;
Jon Secada Wiki
- Full Names: Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez
- Popular As: Cuban-American singer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation/Profession: Singer and Songwriter
- Nationality: Cuban-American
- Race / Ethnicity: Afro-Cuban
- Religion: To be updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jon Secada Birthday
- Age/How Old?: 60 Years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Date of Birth: 4 October 1961
- Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba
- Birthday: 4 October
Jon Secada Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be updated
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters)
- Weight: 143 lbs (65 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Black
- Hair Color: Dark Shading
- Shoe Size: To be updated
- Chest Size: 42 Inch
Jon Secada Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Jose
- Mother: To be updated
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Maritere Vilar
- Children: Sons (Jon Henri) Daughter(s) (Mikaela Nina)
Secada Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $12 million
- Salary: To be updated
- Source of Income: Singer and Songwriter
Jon Secada House and Cars
- Place of living: Coral Gables, Florida, USA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Jon Secada Just Another Day
Just Another Day is a dance-pop single by Jon which was released in March 1992. It the lead single of his debut album which was co-written by him and Miguel Morejon. The single peaked #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
The song also ranked #1 in Sweden, #2 in Canada. #5 in United Kingdom and #5 in New Zealand. It was written and covered in Spanish given the titled ‘Otro Día Más Sin Verte’ and emerged to peak #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart.
The song was recorded for two different videos, for the english and for the Spanish language and was covered and improved in 4 different listings including; “Just Another Day” (English Edit), “Just Another Day” (Dance Mix), “Just Another Day” (Spanish Edit) and “Always Something” (Live Recorded in Rotterdam, Holland, 5-10-91).
Jon Secada If You Go
If You Go is a Pop single by Jon which was released in 1994 co-written by him and Miguel Morejon and is found in Heart, Soul & a Voice album. The song is actually dedicated to a female who is requested not to leave the singer because if she does, something will be missing in the singers wife.
It was also written and released in Spanish version calle ‘Si te vas’. The single reached #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 which became his last top-ten single on the chart. The song peaked #3 in Canada and also topped on Canada’s Adult Contemporary chart.
Jon Secada Angel
Angel was a song recorded by the Cuban recording artist Jon Secada for his first studio album and for his first Spanish-language album Otro Día Más Sin Verte (1992). It was discharged in 1993 as the second single from Jon Secada and from his Spanish-language album. The English version peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number three on the US Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart.
The Spanish interpretation peaked at digit one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. It was written by Secada and Miguel A. Morejon, and Emilio Estefan Jr. produced the piece. “Angel” is a pop ballad and was nominated for Pop Song of the Year at the 1993 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards. The song was the ninth best-performing Latin single on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1992.
Jon Secada Just Another Day Lyrics
- Oh-oh-oh
- (When you come home I breathe a little faster)
- Every time we’re together, oh-oh
- It’d never be the same (it’d never be the same)
- If you’re not here
- How can you stay away… (How can you stay away?)
- Away so long?
- Why can’t we stay together? Oh-oh
- Just give me a reason, give me a reason!
- ‘Cause I, I don’t want to say it’s…
- I don’t want to find another way
- To make it through the day without you
- I, I, I can’t resist
- Trying to find exactly what I miss
- It’s just another day without you
- It’s just another day, oh-oh
- Making the time
- (Find the right lines)
- To make you stay forever
- What do I have to tell you?
- I’m just trying to hold on to something
- (Trying to hold on to something good)
- Oh-oh, give us a chance to make it, to make it (give us a chance to make it) to make it
- No, no, no
- Don’t wanna hold on to never
- I’m not that strong
- I’m not that strong!
- I, I don’t want to say it’s…
- I don’t want to find another way
- Make it through the day without you no!
- I, I can’t resist
- Trying to find exactly what I miss
- It’s just another day without you
- No!
- I, I…
- I, I…
- Ooh why can’t you stay forever?
- Just give me a reason
- Give me a reason!
- ‘Cause I… No!
- (‘Cause I, I don’t want to say it’s…)
- (I don’t want to find another way)
- Don’t want to find a way
- (Make it through the day without you)
- Don’t want to make it through the day, no!
- (I, I, I can’t resist)
- Baby, no!
- (Trying to find exactly what I missed)
- (It’s just another day without you)
- I, I, I. yeah!
- (I, I don’t want to say it’s)
- Don’t want to find a way no!
- (I don’t want to find another way)
- (Make it through the day without you)
- No, no, no! No, no, no!
- (I, I can’t resist)
- No, no, no!
- (Trying to find exactly what I missed)
- No, no, no! Yeah!
- (It’s just another day without you)
Jon Secada Songs
The following is a list of some of his songs;
- Jon Secada (1992)
- Otro Día Más Sin Verte (1992)
- Heart, Soul & a Voice (1994)
- Si Te Vas (1994)
- Amor (1995)
- Secada (1997)
- Better Part of Me (2000)
- The Gift (2001)
- Amanecer (2002)
- Same Dream (2005)
- A Christmas Fiesta/Una Fiesta Navideña (2007)
- Expressions (2009)
- Classics/Clasicos (2010)
- Otra Vez (2011)
- To Beny Moré With Love (2017)
Frequently Asked Questions About Jon Secada
Jon Secada is a Cuban-American Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter. He is widely known for winning two Grammy Awards and multiple awards. He has sold 15 million records which makes him among the ‘best-selling Latin music artists in the world.
Secada is 60 years old as of 2021, he was born on 4 October 1961, in Havana, Cuba. His birth sign is Libra.
Secada stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).
Yes, he is currently married to Maritere Vilar. The couple tied the knot in February 1997 after dating for almost two years. They are blessed with two children, Mikaela Nina, and Jon Henri.
Jon has an estimated net worth of $12 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer and Songwriter.
Secada’s annual earnings are under research, we are keeping tabs and will update this information as soon as it will be available.
Secada is a resident of Coral Gables, Florida, USA, in a 7,284 square-foot house, with a tennis court and pool, a few blocks west of his alma mater.
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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