Johann Vera facts for kids

Johann Vera, whose full name is Johann Alexander Vera Tapia, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actor from Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was born on December 4, 1995.

He began his career at just 10 years old. He appeared on the RCN show Factor X and later on La Banda. This second show was created by famous artists Ricky Martin and Simon Cowell. Johann was a finalist in both competitions.

As an independent artist, Johann has released many songs. Some of his popular singles include “Donde Nací”, “Vuelo a París”, and “Pretty Girl”. He has also acted in TV shows like Disney Channel's Champeta, Nickelodeon's Club 57, and Kally's Mash Up.

In 2020, Johann Vera represented Ecuador at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. He won a special award called a "Gaviota de Plata" (Silver Seagull). This was only the second time an Ecuadorian artist had received this award.

About Johann Vera's Life

Johann Alexander Vera Tapia was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on December 4, 1995. His parents are Jayo Vera and Shirley Tapia. He has an older brother named Christian and a younger sister named Stephanie.

When Johann was six, his family moved to Bogotá, Colombia. He lived there for 10 years and made many close friends. During his time in Colombia, he joined Factor X. He also attended MISI, a well-known arts academy.

Johann finished high school when he was 15. After that, he moved to the United States to follow his dream of becoming a performer. He worked as an extra in TV shows and commercials. His life changed in 2015 when he joined La Banda on Univision.

As of 2025, Johann lives in Miami, Florida. He continues to work as an independent artist. He releases new music every year, acts, and shares videos on his YouTube channel.

Johann Vera's Music Career

Johann Vera started singing at age nine on the RCN show Factor X. Being a finalist helped him get a scholarship to the MISI arts academy. After moving to the U.S., he joined the 2015 Univisión show La Banda. There, he worked with famous singers like Ricky Martin, Simon Cowell, Alejandro Sanz, and Laura Pausini.

In August 2016, he released his first independent song and music video, "Pretty Girl (Tu Canción)". The video was filmed mostly in Los Angeles. Later that year, he released "Tíralo," with its music video recorded in Bogota, Colombia.

Johann Vera - Premios Disco Rojo 2022

In 2017, he released "Vuelo a París," a more emotional song. Its music video was filmed in New York City. On his birthday that same year, he released "Ojo por Ojo."

In 2018, he released the song "Nervioso," with a video filmed in Japan. That year, he also became the first Ecuadorian artist to sing at an awards ceremony in the United States. He performed his song "Astronauta" at Univision's Premios Juventud.

In 2019, he released "Ahogando." Johann himself directed and produced the music video. It was filmed in different places along the Ecuadorian coast. Two well-known Ecuadorian celebrities, Nathaly Quiñonez and Michela Pincay, appeared in the video.

On February 13, 2020, he released "Perdón." This song was chosen for him to sing at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival 2020. This is the biggest Latin American Music Award event. His performance earned him a "Gaviota de Plata" (Silver Seagull) award. Later that year, he released “En Donde Están”.

In 2021, Vera released “Me Tienes Mal” and “Inevitable.” "Inevitable" was on Ecuador's top music charts for several weeks. The music video for "Inevitable" was filmed with his long-time friend Paula Galindo (Pautips) at their old school in Colombia. That same year, Johann finished filming for "Kally's Mashup ¡Un cumpleaños muy Kally!" and “Club 57”.

In 2022, Johann Vera was inspired to create a new song for the FIFA World Cup that was about Ecuador. This song, “Donde Nací,” became very popular in the country. Ecuadorian fans used it as an unofficial team cheer during the World Cup. The song was used in thousands of TikTok and Instagram videos. Even influential Ecuadorian figures like Guillermo Lasso used it. It was one of the most popular songs of that season.

Johann Vera's Songs

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Johann Vera's Acting Roles

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Awards and Recognitions