Roy Rossello

Roy Stephan Rosselló Díaz was born on May 1, 1969, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In his youth, Rosselló was a player for the Puerto Rican National Children’s Soccer Team. His music career began when he joined the popular Puerto Rican group Menudo in August 1983, remaining with the band until January 1986. During his tenure, Menudo achieved significant popularity in Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Japan. He recorded six albums with the group, including “A Todo Rock,” “Reaching Out,” and “Mania,” though he initially did not have lead vocals. Later albums such as “Evolucion,” “Menudo,” and “Ayer y Hoy” featured his lead vocals on select tracks, including “Ladron De Amor” and “No Hay Reflexion.” The group’s hit “Hold Me” became their biggest success in the United States during this period.

During his time with Menudo, Rosselló made several television appearances on shows such as “The Love Boat,” “The Morning Show,” “Solid Gold,” “Good Morning America,” and “Soul Train.” He also participated in major international festivals, including the Tokyo Music Festival, where he received the Gold Award in 1984. That same year, he served as a presenter at the Grammys, presenting Michael Jackson with the award for Best Recording for Children for his album “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial.” After leaving Menudo in 1986, he toured the United States and starred in the movie “Star of the Jungle.” In 1986, he also hosted the Brazilian TV show “Frente Jovem.” In 1991, he furthered his education by studying TV production at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

His career path transitioned into business, and since 2006, Rosselló has owned and operated a Caribbean-themed bar in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. In the same city, he also owns a jewelry store named Roy Rosello Fine Jewelry. Rosselló returned to the music scene in 2009, forming a band that performed axé and Caribbean music. In 2014, he participated as a contestant on the Brazilian reality show “A Fazenda 7” on TV Record, which brought him further public attention in Brazil. He currently lives in Brazil.