Fernando Rojas (producer) explained

Fernando Rojas
Birth Name:Fernando de Rojas
Alias:Fernando de Rojas
Birth Date:1968 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Colombia
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Years Active:2003–present

Fernando Rojas (born Carlos Fernando Rojas on September 4, 1968) is a Colombian-American producer, composer, writer, and pianist. Following international recognition of his song Melody in the Key of Love, in 2003 he represented the United States with his song In The Night I'll Be Dreaming of You in the 44th annual Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile.[1] Rojas founded record company Flamingo Digital Records, which produces films, music and different projects.[2]

Career

Film career

Maria Full of Grace

Rojas worked with the production team, including producer Paul Mezey and director Joshua Marston, for the presentation of the 2004 drama film Maria Full of Grace at the Cartagena Film Festival.[3] The film was successful, winning the Colombian Cinema Award for best actress (Catalina Moreno) and the Special Jury Prize for directing (Joshua Marston).[4] The film was also nominated for an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Catalina Moreno).[5]

Prince of Paupers

Rojas spearheaded production for the independent film "Prince of Paupers",[6] which was co-produced by Audit Trail. Based on the memoirs of notable newscaster Guillermo Descalizis, the film chronicled Descalizis's life and his rise to prominence as the leading political commentator for the Spanish international networks Telemundo and Univision, his fall from fame and subsequent homelessness, and his gradual reascension to prominence. Some of the proceeds were to be donated to the memorial fund of Dick York, in celebration of the iconic American actor's philanthropy work.[6]

Music career

Flamingo Digital Records

In 1997, Rojas began developing his own record label, Flamingo Digital Records, and produced his extended play and singles under the new record company.[7] The first single was Rojas' own song, Melody In The Key of Love,[8] [9] which received television airtime and promotion on MTV. Rojas and his record label company also collaborated and composed music for Marla Maples.[10] [11]

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

In 2003, Rojas was selected to compete in the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, representing the United States of America. For the festival, he composed and produced an original song, entitled "In The Night I'll Be Dreaming of You", The song was performed by a full orchestra and soprano Gabrielle Sterbenz as featured vocalist.[12] It was nominated for the Gaviota de Oro award. In addition to an all-English version, a bilingual English-Spanish version was also performed.[13] Rojas was present and served as the pianist at the event, overseeing production and orchestration.

Discography

EP's

Singles

Public and political involvement

Rojas has voiced his support for Donald Trump, and aided his 2016 U.S. presidential campaign.[15] Upon writing to British politician Nigel Farage, Farage was invited to a Trump event, where showed support for the latter. Rojas' record label was also instrumental in producing a commercial in support of the Trump 2016 campaign (featuring his song), which focused on Trump's work in support of women and families.[16] In a 2020 interview for Soul Central Magazine, Rojas said: “Trump has done much for Latinos in the US. Employment for them, like for other minorities, went up drastically. With these jobs came more pride and prosperity ... His diligence in protecting our borders, improving our economy and making education better in impoverished areas have all been a strong benefit to the Latino community in the US.”[17]

Rojas is the Director of the official Tribune of WWII Veteran and influential businessman John G. Ibe, recognized by the White House. Ibe, who survived the war, became a leading entrepreneur in the aerospace industry and real estate, and built monuments for fallen soldiers.[17] [18] [19] [20]

Personal life

Rojas was born in Bogota, Colombia in 1968, to a musical family with two sisters. His family emigrated to New York City in 1981, and he has resided in the city since then. Rojas is a Christian.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: S.A.P. . El Mercurio . Clasifican España y Venezuela, con intérpretes de reality show . Emol . Feb 23, 2003 . es . Jul 29, 2024.
  2. Web site: MOMENTOS . Revista . FERNANDO ROJAS ROTHSCHILD: “CREO EN LA VISIÓN FUTURISTA DEL PRESIDENTE TRUMP” . Revista Momentos . Jan 25, 2017 . es . Jul 29, 2024.
  3. Web site: Maria Full of Grace (2004) . IMDb . Aug 6, 2004 . Jul 29, 2024.
  4. Web site: Maria Full of Grace - IMDb. IMDb.
  5. Web site: ‘Maria’ full of Oscar anticipation . TODAY.com . Jan 26, 2005 . Jul 29, 2024.
  6. News: New Movie in honor of Dick York of Bewitched . May 24, 2015 . Movies Online California . Sep 1, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150709161624/http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_5168.html . July 9, 2015 .
  7. Web site: Flamingo Digital Records - home. flamingodigitalrecords.com.
  8. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Melody In The Key Of Love . YouTube.
  9. Web site: Commercial for Fernando's album. Jul 27, 2009.
  10. Web site: Through The Barrier - A Dedication To Marla Maples . Jul 25, 2024.
  11. Web site: MONETOS - 25th Edition . Issuu . Jan 12, 2017 . Jul 29, 2024.
  12. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "In the Night I'll be Dreaming of You" . YouTube.
  13. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Gabrielle (EEUU), Entre Mis Sueños, Festival de Viña 2003 - Competencia Internacional . YouTube.
  14. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: City of Angels . YouTube.
  15. Web site: Soul Central Magazine Apr-May 2020 . yumpu.com . xx . Jul 25, 2024.
  16. Youtube video . YouTube.
  17. Web site: Soul Central Magazine - Apr/May 2020 Edition . 105 . 30 . YUMPU . English. Jul 29, 2024.
  18. Web site: A Tribute to John G. Ibe . Vimeo . Oct 13, 2018 . Jul 29, 2024.
  19. Web site: In Memory of John Ibe . USS Gambier Bay (CVE 73) and Composite Squadron VC10 . Dec 18, 1921 . Jul 25, 2024.
  20. Web site: John G. Ibe, USN . Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation . Mar 24, 2014 . Jul 25, 2024.