Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, better known as Johnny Ventura (born 8 March 1940 in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic) is a singer and band leader of merengue. He began his career as a singer when he presented himself with some friends in a program of devotees which was broadcast by La Voz de la Alegria weekly. The young Soriano, only 16 years of age, obtained first place of the participants. A little later, he started appearing in the programs of devotees which were sponsored by La Voz Dominicana. When Ven...

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