Season One
About XM2
Menudo was the Puerto Rican boy band that was one of the most popular teen musical groups of the 1980s and 1990s. Menudo toured Puerto Rico from shopping mall to shopping mall, from fiesta patronal (a citywide yearly celebration) to fiesta patronal. During this time, they scored a hit with "Los Fantasmas" and they were able to get a regular TV show on Telemundo canal 2 every Saturday night.
In the 80's, the group became very popular throughout Latin America, from Mexico to Argentina, including Brazil, a difficult place for Latin pop acts.
In 1986, Sergio Blass was cast as a new member. With Sergio, Menudo recorded their only Italian album Viva! Bravo! with versions of earlier Spanish and English hits like "No Te Reprimas," "Hold Me," "Sabes A Chocolate," among others.
In July 1989, after 5 years with the group , Ricky Martin (the most famous Menudo member) left and was replaced by Rawy Torres. With Rawy, Menudo recorded the Spanish album Los Ultimos Heroes (The Last Heroes). This lineup would reunite years later as "Los Ultimos Heroes" for a series of concerts in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
In 2002, former members Sergio and Rawy reunited under the name "Los Ultimos Heroes" performing numerous concerts throughout Venezuela, Peru and Argentina. 2008 The World Renowned Latin Sensation continues and Sergio and Rawy, make up XM2. Today, XM2 is reunited and staring in South America's broadcast.
"Batalla da las Americas"
XM2 Members
Rawy Torres
Wilson Ramón Torres Zapata, With Puerto Rico being his birthplace, Wilson Ramon Torres Zapata was born August 11, 1976 in the city of Mayaguez. Best known to all as "RAWY", he launches his artistic career at the tender age of 7. As a young boy he trains in voice, piano and guitar. It wasn't until 1989 that he is signed to the group MENUDO replacing a very young Ricky Martin, and stays with the group for approximately 2 years. He accomplishes 2 fabulous productions with the group and records in both Spanish and Portuguese.
In 1992, after MENUDO, he joins with Robert Avellanet to form the group "Euphoria", taking their style and musical talents to Latin America. Realizing the importance of a college education, he goes on to complete his bachelor's degree in Marketing while performing and in 1998 he endeavors as a solo artist with his first hit "POR SI DE AMOR SE TRATA". Since then he has collaborated in productions for Lourdes Roble and the Menudo Group.
Rawy, with his fabulous voice and positive spirit, brings with him a passionate feel, while exercising his talent as an artist, producer and writer to XM2
Sergio Blass
Sergio Blass, Born in Gainesville, Florida on February 3, 1973, Sergio since a very young age discovered his love for the arts. At the tender age of 8 he initiated his career as an actor appearing in various local commercials.
This takes him to continue his education in the performing arts and graduates from the "ACADEMIA DE OFELIA D'COSTA" in 1984, obtaining the "Most Charismatic Actor" award. Soon after his graduation, he forms part of the youth group "CONCEPTO" recording his first record "ROCK EXPLOSIVO".
He also goes on to star as the leading male role in theatrical plays such as "PROPIEDAD CLAUSURADA" and "EL PRINCIPITO".
In 1984 he signs with a group called "LOS CHICOS" giving him a chance once again to have an incredible experience as a singer and stage performer. In 1986 he auditions for a spot in MENUDO and immediately gets signed replacing Roy Rosello. He records 10 spectacular albums in 5 languages; Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian and Japanese, and tours internationally until late 1991. At the end of his career with MENUDO, and continuing his dream of acting, Sergio goes on to film 2 prime time Latin soap operas, in both Argentina and Venezuela.
From 1994 to 2001, as a soloist, Sergio records 3 hits for PolyGram Records titled "SERGIO", "SUENO SALVAJE" and "AYUDAME A SER TUYO". This once again gives him the opportunity to tour internationally in Mexico, South America and Europe. While in Mexico, he finds the time to participate in various television productions for Televisa such as "AGUJETAS DE COLOR DE ROSA" among others. Sergio Blass with his awesome stage presence brings a unique vibration to...XM2.
Discography
Menudo Discography
Seventeen years ago the ultimate in the boy band scene stormed the globe.
An all-original line up Sergio Blass and Rawy Torres .
Yes, they were Menudo. They reigned as kings throughout the eighties.
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1980 Más Mucho Más |
1985 Ayer y Hoy |
Season 1: XM2
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