Angel Ramirez Jr. was born and raised in the vibrant neighborhood of Spanish Harlem, also known as "El Barrio," in New York. This multitalented individual has made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, exceling in both music and film. With his charismatic and sultry voice, Angel is destined to become a Latin superstar, captivating not only Latin America but the world at large.
Angel's musical journey began as a member of the platinum recording group "The Barrio Boyzz," where he honed his skills as a lead singer, writer, and instrumental member. His talent was recognized by Grammy award-winning artist Marc Anthony, who recorded one of Angel's songs, "Te Amare." Additionally, Angel and his groupmates collaborated with the legendary Tex-Mex superstar Selena on the duet "Donde Quiera Que Estes." They were the first Latin group to perform on the iconic music television show Soul Train, releasing eight albums and sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Michael Bolton.
Although Angel has enjoyed success with "The Barrio Boyzz," he is now poised to become the next Latin superstar. Aside from his music, Angel has also made a name for himself in television, hosting the talent search show "Nueva Estrella Awards" alongside Jewelz Lopez, and the Emmy award-winning show "Pasos Latinos" for BET Networks.
In addition to his television work, Angel has had a successful career in film, theater, and television, landing roles in major Hollywood feature films such as "Bustin' Loose," "Fort Apache The Bronx," "I Like It Like That," and Spike Lee's "Do The Right Thing." He has also appeared on American television shows like "Ryan's Hope," "The City," and "New York Undercover."
Angel's recent collaboration with Grammy award-winning artist Fernando O. Sorio and two former members of Ny3, resulted in the song "Puro Corazon," featured on a top-grossing reggaeton compilation album alongside industry giants like Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderón, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, and Evy Queen. He is currently working on a comeback project, aiming to finish what he started and once again capture the hearts of his fans as the "Boy From The Barrio," Angel Ramirez Jr.
