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About the Ritmo y Color McDonald's Artists

Manuel Turizo

Manuel Turizo, also known as MTZ, is Colombian urban reggaeton singer known for his captivating hits including his single 'Una Lady Como Tu,' which earned the Top 40 spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart and currently features over 1.3 billion views, forming part of YouTube's Billion views Club.

Rigo Leon Herrera

Born in Havana and raised in Miami, Rigo Leon's journey is familiar to millions of Cuban-Americans. As a child, he would watch his class shrink as classmates and friends fled their native land in pursuit of a better life.

Rigo wanted to tell his story, and their stories, through art. He traded his toys for paintbrushes and taught himself to use a variety of media over his career. Today, he is one of the most recognized and respected artists in South Florida, and his murals and public works have adorned cities around the world.

GONZO247

The street has been the canvas for Mario E. Figueroa, Jr., artistically known as GONZO247, for more than 25 years.

Born and raised in Houston, GONZO247 is a self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist that has been at the forefront of Houston's artistic youth movement. He produced an Aerosol Warfare video series, established the Houston Wall of Fame (the city's first and significant art production of its kind), and is a leading figure in pioneering graffiti and street art culture in the city. Today, he is a visual and cultural arts ambassador for his hometown.

Kelly Perez

There's room for everybody in Kelly' Pérez's world, and a role for anybody to play in her art. Kelly brings her own vibrant style, vision and purpose, along with her glitter paint, to LA's public arts scene.

Born in Venezuela, Kelly began her career in animation after graduating from the University of Central Florida, where she worked on projects including 'Smurfs 2' and Dreamwork's 'All Hail King Julien.' Hers is a message of belief in yourself, of inclusion, and of representation, especially for women in art. And it's communicated with joyful colors, movement, and words of inspiration. Today, her work can be seen around LA, including an immersive mural at the Disability Community Resource Center in Mar Vista which is registered under the city of Los Angeles.

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