Johnny Ventura: Biography, Facts and Career
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Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano (8 March 1940 – 28 July 2021), better known as Johnny Ventura nicknamed El Caballo Mayor, was a Dominican singer and band leader of merengue and salsa. In 2004, he received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Merengue/Bachata Album for his album Sin Desperdicio; also, he was nominated for Best Merengue Album (2006), Best Contemporary Tropical Album (2010) and Best Salsa Album (2016) categories. In 2006, he received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2022, he entered the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. The merengue legend was a legislator of the Lower House between 1982 and 1986. He also served as vicemayor of Santo Domingo from 1994 to 1998, and as mayor of Santo Domingo from 1998 to 2002.
Quick facts about Johnny Ventura
- Full name: Johnny Ventura
- Born: 1940-03-08
- Nationality: Dominican Republic
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1702424
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Who is Johnny Ventura?
Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano (8 March 1940 – 28 July 2021), better known as Johnny Ventura nicknamed El Caballo Mayor, was a Dominican singer and band leader of merengue and salsa.
What nationality is Johnny Ventura?
Johnny Ventura is Dominican Republic.
When was Johnny Ventura born?
Johnny Ventura was born on 1940-03-08.
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