Mario Adrián Vázquezis a Puerto Rican-American singer from The Bronx, New York City. He competed on American Idol's fourth season, which aired on the FOX network in early 2005... (wikipedia)
Basically, it comes down to my intuition, ... It wasn't time for me to do this now. There were certain aspects of my life that I needed to take care of first.
I don't think it's by any means an end to my career.
It's just things you need to take care of in life. I will always be singing. This won't be the last you hear of Mario Vazquez.
It's just so exciting to see that my dreams are coming to fruition.
I love the sounds of Latin jazz, R&B, hip-hop, alternative, all that stuff. I'm a radio kid.
I will always be singing.
It is a reality show... this show is never without drama.
In all honesty, I'm not able to talk about contracts. It's nothing with 'American Idol' in particular, it's just things I really need to take care of in my life.
Toronto will be the best Pan American Games ever. As PASO’s President, I have said several times that I want to end my leading period with a legacy of the best Games ever; and I am sure we will do it in Toronto.
I had to focus on some personal areas in my life with the little bit of privacy that I have.
You can't go wrong with love.
I'm excited and blessed.
I can dance, act, beatbox and whistle very well.
I'd like to know how to play the guitar.
An American Idol is someone that has all the qualities that America thinks is positive, attractive and alluring.
It's surreal to know my dreams are coming true.
Everything is falling into place.
It was an amazing experience to work with Michael Jackson, who is a legend.
My gut and intuition told me it wasn't time to do this.
All I've ever wanted to do is sing and I've always dreamed about having a career in music, ... There's no better label to achieve that goal with than J Records.