René Farrait
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About
Puerto Rican singer and actor known for his singing and contributions to the iconic Latin boy band Menudo. He is also known for appearing in the film Menudo: La Película in 1981 alongside his bandmates.
Before Fame
He had an early interest in singing and dancing as a child. He auditioned for Menudo in 1979 when he was 12 years old and was chosen to join the group. He replaced Nefty Sallaberry in the group. His debut coincided with the release of the album Chiquitita, which kickstarted an era of success for the group. He contributed to several successful albums, including Felicidades, Más Mucho Más, Es Navidad, Fuego, Xanadu, and Quiero Ser. He pursued a solo career after leaving the group in 1982 and released the Latin rock album Viva la...
Trivia
He served as a coach on the second season of the Peruvian singing competition La Voz Senior in 2022. He appeared in the Peruvian film La Paisana Jacinta en búsqueda de Wasaberto in 2017, where he played the role of a priest.
Family Life
He was born Rene Farrait Nieves. He was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has three daughters with ex-wife Carol Maldonado.
Associated With
He collaborated with Johnny Lozada in forming the music group Proyecto M in the late 1980s.
