Mario Adrián Vázquez (born June 15, 1977) is an American singer from The Bronx, New York City.[1] He competed on American Idol's fourth season, which aired on the FOX network in early 2005.
Mario Vazquez
Birth name
Mario Adrian Vazquez
Born
(1977-06-15) June 15, 1977 (age 45) The Bronx, New York City, US
Raised by his single mother, Ada, in the Bronx, Vazquez is an alumnus of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. He was also involved in the CityKids Repertory Company in New York City, which enabled him to travel the country and perform in front of the President and at major charitable functions and shelters. In 2005, he was reunited with his estranged father, Mario Rivera, who discovered that his son was on American Idol while channel surfing.[2]
After making it into the final round of twelve contestants on the hit reality show American Idol, Vazquez suddenly dropped out of the competition citing "personal family thing" a few days before the finals started.[3] When the press contacted his mother regarding his decision, she was unaware why he had left the show.[3]
There was much speculation about his decision; Vazquez appeared the next morning on "Good Day New York" on WNYWFOX5, and quashed rumors of a feud with "American Idol" producers or any of his competitors.[4] "American Idol was only positive. They were only wonderful to me, from the beginning through the middle, to the end," he told the show. "It had nothing to do with the contract or anything signed with J Records." J Records is the same company that manages Idol winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino. Vazquez later said that he wanted more artistic control and creating his own sound. He felt that since he was now known worldwide as a semi-finalist, he could end the competition and go solo. He believed that his musical success would not make a difference whether he quit as a semi-finalist or participated in the finals round.[5] Vazquez was replaced on the show by Nikko Smith, who had previously been voted out.
Later that year, Vazquez performed on the Cartoon Network Friday block on August 25, 2006. A second single "One Shot" was released to radio in February 2007.
After leaving J Records in 2008, he worked with a few dance DJs, appearing on collaborations with Hype Jones and Ted Nilsson in 2012.[10]
In 2012, he signed with ELEVEN 34 Records, and began work on his second studio album. His new lead single, "One Shot" (a different song than the one that appeared on his debut) was released to radio in April 2013.[11]
Controversy
In 2007, Magdaleno Olmos, an employee of Fremantle Media which produces American Idol, filed a lawsuit against Fremantle Media, Fox Entertainment, and Mario Vazquez claiming wrongful termination.[12] The lawsuit alleged that Vazquez sexually harassed Olmos by performing a lewd act in front of him and offered sexual favors.[13] Olmos claimed that he tried to report the incident to a superior but was threatened with dismissal, and he was "terminated" a few months after the incident. Olmos' lawyer also suggested that Idol producers had forced Vasquez out over the complaint, and claimed that Nigel Lythgoe, the show producer, had said to Olmos, "we know that this happened and we are going to let Mario Vazquez go, and you're going to stay."[14]
Vazquez was reported to be "very upset, almost distraught" over the claim and that he didn't even remember Magdaleno Olmos.[15] He had previously denied that he is gay and that he quit the show for "artistic reasons".[5] The judge later ruled that Olmos had signed an agreement to "arbitrate all disputes and not file a lawsuit," and sent the case to arbitration and put a hold on the lawsuit.[16]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Mario Vazquez news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message Mario Adrian Vazquez born June 15 1977 is an American singer from The Bronx New York City 1 He competed on American Idol s fourth season which aired on the FOX network in early 2005 Mario VazquezBirth nameMario Adrian VazquezBorn 1977 06 15 June 15 1977 age 45 The Bronx New York City USGenresPop R amp BOccupation s SingerInstrument s VocalsYears active2005 presentLabelsArista Records 2006 2007 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 American Idol 1 3 Music career present 2 Controversy 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Singles 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditEarly life Edit Raised by his single mother Ada in the Bronx Vazquez is an alumnus of Fiorello H LaGuardia High School of Music amp Art and Performing Arts He was also involved in the CityKids Repertory Company in New York City which enabled him to travel the country and perform in front of the President and at major charitable functions and shelters In 2005 he was reunited with his estranged father Mario Rivera who discovered that his son was on American Idol while channel surfing 2 American Idol Edit Main article American Idol season 4 After making it into the final round of twelve contestants on the hit reality show American Idol Vazquez suddenly dropped out of the competition citing personal family thing a few days before the finals started 3 When the press contacted his mother regarding his decision she was unaware why he had left the show 3 There was much speculation about his decision Vazquez appeared the next morning on Good Day New York on WNYW FOX5 and quashed rumors of a feud with American Idol producers or any of his competitors 4 American Idol was only positive They were only wonderful to me from the beginning through the middle to the end he told the show It had nothing to do with the contract or anything signed with J Records J Records is the same company that manages Idol winners Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino Vazquez later said that he wanted more artistic control and creating his own sound He felt that since he was now known worldwide as a semi finalist he could end the competition and go solo He believed that his musical success would not make a difference whether he quit as a semi finalist or participated in the finals round 5 Vazquez was replaced on the show by Nikko Smith who had previously been voted out American Idol season 4 performances and results Episode Song Choice Original Artist Order ResultAuditions Whatever Happens Michael Jackson N A AdvancedHollywood Round Part 1 Bohemian Rhapsody QueenHollywood Round Part 2 I Can t Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch with Jamar Jefferson and Anwar Robinson Four TopsHollywood Round Part 3 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart The Bee GeesTop 24 Top 12 Men Do I Do Stevie Wonder 12 SafeTop 20 Top 10 Men I Love Music The O Jays 1Top 16 Top 8 Men How Can You Mend a Broken Heart The Bee Gees 6 Quit1 1 Originally making the Top 12 Vazquez withdrew from the show due to personal reasons He was replaced by Nikko Smith Music career present Edit In August 2005 Vazquez signed with J Records Arista Records and worked on an album executive produced by Clive Davis 6 Vazquez s manager was Arnold Stiefel who also managed Rod Stewart 6 He worked with Ne Yo Akon Soulshock and Karlin Lester Mendez Scott Storch and Luny Tunes 7 8 Some of these artists songs with Vasquez did not make the final cut on his album His first single Gallery was released in May 2006 and reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 9 Vazquez s self titled album was released September 26 2006 by Arista Records Later that year Vazquez performed on the Cartoon Network Friday block on August 25 2006 A second single One Shot was released to radio in February 2007 After leaving J Records in 2008 he worked with a few dance DJs appearing on collaborations with Hype Jones and Ted Nilsson in 2012 10 In 2012 he signed with ELEVEN 34 Records and began work on his second studio album His new lead single One Shot a different song than the one that appeared on his debut was released to radio in April 2013 11 Controversy EditIn 2007 Magdaleno Olmos an employee of Fremantle Media which produces American Idol filed a lawsuit against Fremantle Media Fox Entertainment and Mario Vazquez claiming wrongful termination 12 The lawsuit alleged that Vazquez sexually harassed Olmos by performing a lewd act in front of him and offered sexual favors 13 Olmos claimed that he tried to report the incident to a superior but was threatened with dismissal and he was terminated a few months after the incident Olmos lawyer also suggested that Idol producers had forced Vasquez out over the complaint and claimed that Nigel Lythgoe the show producer had said to Olmos we know that this happened and we are going to let Mario Vazquez go and you re going to stay 14 Vazquez was reported to be very upset almost distraught over the claim and that he didn t even remember Magdaleno Olmos 15 He had previously denied that he is gay and that he quit the show for artistic reasons 5 The judge later ruled that Olmos had signed an agreement to arbitrate all disputes and not file a lawsuit and sent the case to arbitration and put a hold on the lawsuit 16 Discography EditAlbums Edit Year Album details Peak chart positions SalesUS 17 FRA 18 2006 Mario Vazquez Released September 26 2006 Label Arista 80 104 US 56 000 19 Singles Edit List of singles with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positionsUS 20 AUS 21 FRA 18 SWE 21 SWI 21 Gallery 2006 35 42 15 27 35 One Shot 2007 You Are the Only One with Hype Jones 2012 One Shot 2013 2013 References Edit Brown Marisa Mario Vazquez Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved October 11 2016 Ex Idol Mario Vazquez Reunites with His Dad from People October 6 2006 a b Mario Vazquez quits American Idol Fox names Nikko Smith as new finalist realitytvworld com March 14 2005 Mario Vazquez Quits Idol It Wasn t Right For Me MTV News Retrieved October 11 2016 a b Timmermans Arjan April 9 2007 Interview with Mario Vasquez arjanwrites com Archived from the original on April 22 2007 a b Carla Hay and Stephen M Silverman August 18 2005 Idol Mario Vazquez Signs Record Deal People Otero Navani May 25 2006 Interview with American Idol s Mario Vazquez nochelatina com Moss Corey September 18 2006 Idol Dropout Mario Vazquez Shows Grittier Side On Debut Hopes For Spot On Christina Tour VH1 Archived from the original on December 24 2007 Retrieved October 11 2016 Mario Vazquez Chart history Billboard Billboard Retrieved October 11 2016 Mario Vazquez 4 soundcloud com One Shot Dance Vault Mixes EP by Mario Vazquez on Apple Music iTunes Store Retrieved October 11 2016 A I Contestant Accused of Masturbating in Suit Olmos court document tmz com document Lawsuit Idol producers forced Vasquez out TODAY com March 15 2007 Archived from the original on October 2 2012 Retrieved October 11 2016 Friedman Roger March 14 2007 Mario Vazquez Is Not A Bad idol Fox News Archived from the original on December 22 2007 Retrieved June 20 2011 Rocchio Christopher June 20 2007 Ex Idol employee ordered to arbitrate Mario Vazquez harassment suit realitytvworld com Billboard Album a b lescharts com Mario Vazquez Mario Vazquez lescharts com Retrieved October 25 2022 Billboard Nielsen Business Media January 20 2007 p 25 Bronson Fred May 12 2015 Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time Billboard Retrieved October 25 2022 a b c Mario Vazquez Gallery australian charts com Retrieved October 25 2022 External links EditMario Vazquez at IMDb Mario Vasquez interview Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mario Vazquez amp oldid 1118014802, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
