Jorge Moreno

Jorge Moreno has transitioned from a Latin Grammy-winning musician to an entrepreneur and hospitality executive, known for his ventures in restaurants and boutique hotels. After capturing the interest of EMI Music Publishing, Jorge Moreno was signed as a songwriter, a pivotal moment that led to Madonna signing him as the first Latin artist to Maverick Musica, the Latin imprint of Maverick Records, in 2002. His debut album, ‘Moreno,’ released the same year, received critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times praising his ability to seamlessly blend bicultural sensibilities. This early success culminated in a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2002 and a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album in 2003.

Moreno further gained recognition for his self-directed and self-produced ‘Mi Sufrimiento’ music video, earning a nomination for Univision’s 2003 Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year. He was also among the first artists to perform in Spanish on Good Morning America and showcased an alternative version of ‘Babalu’ for both CBS’s ‘I Love Lucy’s 50th Anniversary Special’ and the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In 2004, he collaborated with Carlos Santana on ‘Satellite’ for the ‘Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights’ soundtrack. He independently released his second album, ‘El Segundo,’ in 2005, and his song ‘Thank You’ later won the International Songwriters Contest’s Best Video Category in 2011, also being a semi-finalist for Best Song in the ‘adult album alternative’ category.

His latest endeavors include successfully entering the boutique hotel market, with locations established in Miami and the mountains of North Carolina, showcasing an evolving career across entertainment, technology, and hospitality.