Emilio Estefan
| Emilio Estefan Gómez | |
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Estefan at the 2014 Miami International Film Festival premiere of An Unbreakable Bond
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March 4, 1953 Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria Estefan (m. 1978) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Lili Estefan (niece) |
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| Labels | Sony Music |
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Emilio Estefan Gómez (born March 4, 1953) is a Cuban-American (of Syrian, Lebanese, and Spanish ancestry) musician and producer who has won 19 Grammy Awards. Estefan first came to prominence as a member of the Miami Sound Machine. He is the husband of singer Gloria Estefan and the uncle of Spanish-language television personality Lili Estefan.
Emilio Estefan has shaped, developed and directed the careers of many superstars in the music industry. He has produced various events for both general market and Hispanic market television. These events include: The Latin Grammys, The Hispanic Heritage Awards, Nuestra Navidad, and high-profile productions on HBO and Showtime. He has also produced many musical events at the White House.
In 2008, Emilio produced and directed his first full-length documentary, 90 Millas based on the pioneers and history of Cuban Music.
In February 2014, the documentary film, An Unbreakable Bond, based on the life story of Marc & Nick Buoniconti's undying commitment towards finding a cure for paralysis, directed and produced by Estefan, premiered at National & International film festivals.
Early in 2014, Estefan was appointed Miami-Dade Special Ambassador by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime, a decision approved unanimously by the County Commission. In his unpaid four-year non-partisan role, Emilio will represent the Miami-Dade community at an international level to encourage and promote the diversity of business and trade.
Estefan and Botrán Rum created a strategic marketing alliance including a personal endorsement by Estefan. Through his role, Estefan will help promote the brand throughout the U.S., leading a multi-channel marketing campaign with the mantra "The Night Begins with Botran".
Estefan partnered with the Nederlander Group in 2013 to produce the Broadway musical extravaganza, "On Your Feet!", based on the life and music of Gloria and Emilio. "On Your Feet!" will premier on Broadway in the Fall of 2015.
Estefan became an AARP Life Reimagined ambassador in 2013. In his new role, Emilio shares his expertise on a variety of subjects, including his passion for living, mentoring, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and much more.
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