Rubby Perez

World Music Singer

Birthday March 8, 1956

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Dominican Republic

DEATH DATE Apr 8, 2025 (69)

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About

Merengue singer who first came to prominence as a member of Wilfrido Vargas' orchestra, where he performed hits like "El Africano" and "Cobarde Cobarde." He later became a famous solo artist in his own right, beginning with his debut album, Buscando Tus Besos.

Before Fame

He was a talented baseball player growing up, but was forced to stop after breaking his leg in a car accident. He later studied music at the National Conservatory of Santo Domingo. 

Trivia

He received the Globo Awards for Song of the Year and Album of the Year. He had amassed over 950,000 Instagram followers before his passing in 2025. 

Family Life

His parents are Modesta Herrera and Francisco Pérez. 

Associated With

He and Omar Enrique sang together on the song "Enamorado de Ella."