13 Facts About Mario Vazquez

Mario Adrian Vazquez was born on June 15,1977 and is an American singer from The Bronx, New York City.

Mario Vazquez competed on American Idol's fourth season, which aired on the FOX network in early 2005.

Mario Vazquez was involved in the CityKids Repertory Company in New York City, which enabled him to travel the country and perform in front of the President and at major charitable functions and shelters.

Mario Vazquez later said that he wanted more artistic control and creating his own sound.

Mario Vazquez felt that since he was now known worldwide as a semi-finalist, he could end the competition and go solo.

Mario Vazquez believed that his musical success would not make a difference whether he quit as a semi-finalist or participated in the finals round.

Mario Vazquez was replaced on the show by Nikko Smith, who had previously been voted out.

Mario Vazquez worked with Ne-Yo, Akon, Soulshock and Karlin, Lester Mendez, Scott Storch, and Luny Tunes.

Mario Vazquez's self-titled album was released September 26,2006 by Arista Records.

Later that year, Mario Vazquez performed on the Cartoon Network Friday block on August 25,2006.

In 2007, Magdaleno Olmos, an employee of Fremantle Media which produces American Idol, filed a lawsuit against Fremantle Media, Fox Entertainment, and Mario Vazquez claiming wrongful termination.

Mario Vazquez was reported to be "very upset, almost distraught" over the claim and that he didn't even remember Magdaleno Olmos.

Mario Vazquez had previously denied that he is gay and that he quit the show for "artistic reasons".