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{{short description|Mexican singer-songwriter (born 1966)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Margo Rey
| name = Margo Rey
| image = Margo Rey's Organica.jpg
| image = Margo Rey's Organica.jpg
| caption = A photo from Rey's photo shoot with Mauricio Velez in [[Bogota]], [[Colombia]]
| caption = A photo from Rey's photo shoot with Mauricio Velez in [[Bogota]], [[Colombia]]
| alias = Margo Reymundo
| alias = Margo Reymundo
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Margarita Reymundo-Jurado
| birth_name = Margarita Reymundo-Jurado

| instrument = Vocals
| instrument = Vocals
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|10|18}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|10|18}}
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| website = {{URL|margorey.com}}
| website = {{URL|margorey.com}}
| label = Organica Music Group
| label = Organica Music Group
| spouse = {{plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[Ron White]]|2013|2017|end=divorced}}
}}
}}
}}


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==Early life==
==Early life==


Rey was born in [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]] and grew up in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]] and [[Dallas]], Texas,<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Margo Rey|url=http://amfmstudios.com/magazine/2011/11/margo-reys-inspiration-for-dance-hit-let-the-rain/#more-2720|publisher=AMFM Magazine|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> the youngest of five children in the family. Her mother Juana-Amparo Jurado was a [[Flamenco]] dancer and her father Alejandro Reymundo was a cliff diver. When Rey was two, the family moved to [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Brian Lush |url=http://www.rockwired.com/margoreymundo.html |title=Wrapped Around Her Finger – Margo Reymundo talks to RockWired about her CD My Heart's Desire |publisher=RockWired.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She began performing at the age of 11.
Rey was born in [[Acapulco]], [[Mexico]] but grew up in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]] and [[Dallas]], Texas,<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Margo Rey|url=http://amfmstudios.com/magazine/2011/11/margo-reys-inspiration-for-dance-hit-let-the-rain/#more-2720|publisher=AMFM Magazine|accessdate=13 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125070224/http://amfmstudios.com/magazine/2011/11/margo-reys-inspiration-for-dance-hit-let-the-rain/#more-2720#more-2720|archive-date=25 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> the youngest of five children in the family. Her mother, Juana-Amparo Jurado, was a [[Flamenco]] dancer, and her father, Alejandro Reymundo, was a cliff diver. When Rey was two, the family moved to [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Brian Lush |url=http://www.rockwired.com/margoreymundo.html |title=Wrapped Around Her Finger – Margo Reymundo talks to RockWired about her CD My Heart's Desire |publisher=RockWired.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She began performing at the age of 11.


==Career==
==Career==
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===Early years===
===Early years===


In Texas, Rey took classical music training.<ref name="DFW">{{cite web |author=DFW.com |url=http://listings.dfw.com/performers/show/10836545-margo-rey |title=Margo Rey – bio |publisher=listings.dfw.com |accessdate=2013-06-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130616054103/http://listings.dfw.com/performers/show/10836545-margo-rey |archivedate=16 June 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> As a teenager, Rey was the lead vocalist in Debutante,<ref>{{cite web|last=Reymundo|first=Margo|title=My Story|url=http://www.margoreymundo.com/cellar/margostory.htm|accessdate=1 September 2012}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> an all-female rock band in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]]. The band toured the U.S. and overseas. In 1988, Debutante self-released an album, ''These Boots Were Made For Walkin'''. In the early 1990s, Rey began singing in The Ritual, a power-pop band. The band garnered interest from [[Columbia Records]], but on the verge of signing, they broke up. Rey was then hired by a Dallas venue, Sambuca.<ref name="DFW"/><ref name="ESM bio">{{cite web|author=ElectraStarMgmt.com |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Full-Bio-Margo-Rey.pdf |title=Margo Rey – bio |publisher=Electra Star Management |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She became the bandleader of a Latin Jazz/R&B sextet called ''Miss Margo & The Lost Souls''.<ref name="DFW"/>
In Texas, Rey took classical music training.<ref name="DFW">{{cite web |author=DFW.com |url=http://listings.dfw.com/performers/show/10836545-margo-rey |title=Margo Rey – bio |publisher=listings.dfw.com |accessdate=2013-06-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130616054103/http://listings.dfw.com/performers/show/10836545-margo-rey |archivedate=16 June 2013 }}</ref> As a teenager, Rey was the lead vocalist in Debutante,<ref>{{cite web|last=Reymundo|first=Margo|title=My Story|url=http://www.margoreymundo.com/cellar/margostory.htm|accessdate=1 September 2012}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> an all-female rock band in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]]. The band toured the U.S. and overseas. In 1988, Debutante self-released an album, ''These Boots Were Made For Walkin'''. In the early 1990s, Rey began singing in The Ritual, a power-pop band. The band garnered interest from [[Columbia Records]], but on the verge of signing, they broke up. Rey was then hired by a Dallas venue, Sambuca.<ref name="DFW"/><ref name="ESM bio">{{cite web|author=ElectraStarMgmt.com |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Full-Bio-Margo-Rey.pdf |title=Margo Rey – bio |publisher=Electra Star Management |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She became the bandleader of a Latin Jazz/R&B sextet called ''Miss Margo & The Lost Souls''.<ref name="DFW"/>


The group's debut album, ''Acaba'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Tejano Music Express |url=http://tejanomusicxpress.blogspot.com/2013/02/margo-reymundo-acaba.html |title=Margo Reymundo – Acaba |publisher=tejanomusicexpress.glogspot.com |date=24 February 2013 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> had one top-five and two top-twenty singles, according to ''Radio y Musica'' magazine. The album's success landed Rey a major record deal in 1997 with [[PolyGram]] Latino. Due to corporate consolidation, Rey found herself in label limbo and for three years her album wasn't released but she could not exit her deal either.<ref name="ESM bio" />
The group's debut album, ''Acaba'',<ref>{{cite web|author=Tejano Music Express |url=http://tejanomusicxpress.blogspot.com/2013/02/margo-reymundo-acaba.html |title=Margo Reymundo – Acaba |publisher=tejanomusicexpress.glogspot.com |date=24 February 2013 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> had one top-five and two top-twenty singles, according to ''Radio y Musica'' magazine. The album's success landed Rey a major record deal in 1997 with [[PolyGram]] Latino. Due to corporate consolidation, Rey found herself in label limbo and for three years her album wasn't released but neither could she exit her deal.<ref name="ESM bio" />


===Musical theater and voiceover work===
===Musical theater and voiceover work===
In 1998, actor [[Edward James Olmos]] heard Rey sing and recommended her for a principal role in the bound-for-Broadway musical ''[[Selena Forever]]''.<ref name="On Stage">{{cite web|last=Burr|first=Ramiro|title=On Stage|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0A4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA25&lpg=PA25&dq=Margo+Reymundo&source=bl&ots=HY-KOnrdR0&sig=XViMzuXGP3UiAaR12rqdsmSZCms&hl=en&sa=X&ei=tl07UN_qPI2o8ASf_YGIBw&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Margo%20Reymundo&f=false|work=On Stage|publisher=Billboard Magazine|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref>
In 1998, actor [[Edward James Olmos]] heard Rey sing and recommended her for a principal role in the bound-for-Broadway musical ''[[Selena Forever]]''.<ref name="On Stage">{{cite web|last=Burr|first=Ramiro|title=On Stage|date=8 April 2000|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0A4EAAAAMBAJ&q=Margo+Reymundo&pg=PA25|publisher=Billboard Magazine|accessdate=1 September 2012}}</ref>
This launched a career in musical theatre in New York.
This launched a career in musical theatre in New York.


Rey moved to Los Angeles to make music while working as an actress. She was signed by Abrams Artist Agency.<ref>{{cite web|author=IMDb.com |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3139416/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 |title=Margo Rey – Credits |publisher=IMDb.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She has been a commercial vocalist for Juniper Music and has done voiceover work in TV commercials and national advertising for a variety of companies in both English and Spanish.<ref name=Milne>{{cite book|last=Milne|first=Jeff|title=Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The Complete Guide to the Movie Trivia Game|year=2009|isbn=9780615285214|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YZyqXZ_3sEwC&pg=PT286&lpg=PT286&dq=%22Margo+Reymundo%22&source=bl&ots=frtcClbEq6&sig=a3j7aQLsy290iClkxFMnTG0-db0&hl=en&sa=X&ei=TWE7UKmwDYX28gTY-ICgAg&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Margo%20Reymundo%22&f=false}}</ref>
Rey moved to Los Angeles to make music while working as an actress. She was signed by Abrams Artist Agency.<ref>{{cite web|author=IMDb.com |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3139416/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 |title=Margo Rey – Credits |publisher=IMDb.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> She has been a commercial vocalist for Juniper Music and has done voiceover work in TV commercials and national advertising for a variety of companies in both English and Spanish.<ref name=Milne>{{cite book|last=Milne|first=Jeff|title=Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The Complete Guide to the Movie Trivia Game|year=2009|publisher=Jeff Milne |isbn=9780615285214|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YZyqXZ_3sEwC&q=%22Margo+Reymundo%22&pg=PT286}}</ref>


===Musical style===
===Musical style===
Rey calls her style of music "Organica", an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals.<ref name="MR.com bio">{{cite web|author=MargoRey.com |url=http://www.margorey.com/bio |title=Margo Rey – Artist Statement |publisher=MargoRey.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> In 2009, she released her album ''My Heart's Desire'' and appeared as a guest on the [[Dr. Phil]] show, where she performed ''Between Us''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Dr. Phil Show | url = http://drphil.com/shows/show/1286/}}</ref> The album received the 2009 Muse’s Muse award for ''Best Overall CD Project In Any Category''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Muse's Muse |url=http://www.musesmuse.com/gian2009-bestcd.html |title=The Best CD Project in Any Category... Margo Reymundo! |publisher=MusesMuse.com |date=22 November 2009 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref>
Rey calls her style of music "Organica", an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals.<ref name="MR.com bio">{{cite web|author=MargoRey.com |url=http://www.margorey.com/bio |title=Margo Rey – Artist Statement |publisher=MargoRey.com |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> In 2009, she released her album ''My Heart's Desire'' and appeared as a guest on the [[Dr. Phil]] show, where she performed ''Between Us''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Dr. Phil Show | url = http://drphil.com/shows/show/1286/}}</ref> The album received the 2009 Muse's Muse award for ''Best Overall CD Project in Any Category''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Muse's Muse |url=http://www.musesmuse.com/gian2009-bestcd.html |title=The Best CD Project in Any Category... Margo Reymundo! |publisher=MusesMuse.com |date=22 November 2009 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref>

'''My Heart's Desire Track List'''
;
{{Track listing
| title1 = Organica
| note1 =
| length1 = 0:10
| title2 = My Heart's Desire
| note2 =
| length2 = 5:03
| title3 = Tell Me
| note3 =
| length3 = 5:16
| title4 = Wrapped Around Your Finger
| note4 =
| length4 = 7:49
| title5 = Andrew
| note5 =
| length5 = 0:18
| title6 = Between Us
| note6 =
| length6 = 4:42
| title7 = Picture This
| note7 =
| length7 = 4:46
| title8 = You Belong To Me
| note8 =
| length8 = 4:56
| title9 = Picture the Way Back
| note9 =
| length9 = 0:17
| title10 = The Way Back
| note10 =
| length10 = 6:24
| title11 = Strap In
| note11 =
| length11 = 0:04
| title12 = I Saw You
| note12 =
| length12 = 4:58
| title13 = Ain't No Sunshine
| note13 =
| length13 = 4:47
| title14 = Chimes
| note14 =
| length14 = 0:23
| title15 = Couldn't Be More Wrong
| note15 =
| length15 = 6:14
| title16 = Thank You
| note16 =
| length16 = 0:34
}}


Rey's music caught the attention of comedian [[Ron White]] and music producer Michael Blakey, a former president of [[Virgin Records]]/2K Records. Blakey and White formed Organica Music Group and made Rey their first signing.<ref>{{cite web|author=Organica Music Group|url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/comedian-ron-white-acclaimed-music-producer-michael-blakey-partner-form-organica-music-1267639.htm |title=Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group|publisher=MarketWire.com |date=27 May 2010 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Blakey|first=Michael|title=Interview with Producer Michael Blakey|url=http://actorsentertainment.com/sidebeat/exclusive-interview-with-acclaimed-music-producer-michael-blakey/|publisher=Actors Entertainment|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref>
Rey's music caught the attention of comedian [[Ron White]] and music producer Michael Blakey, a former president of [[Virgin Records]]/2K Records. Blakey and White formed Organica Music Group and made Rey their first signing.<ref>{{cite web|author=Organica Music Group|url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/comedian-ron-white-acclaimed-music-producer-michael-blakey-partner-form-organica-music-1267639.htm |title=Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group|publisher=MarketWire.com |date=27 May 2010 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Blakey|first=Michael|title=Interview with Producer Michael Blakey|url=http://actorsentertainment.com/sidebeat/exclusive-interview-with-acclaimed-music-producer-michael-blakey/|publisher=Actors Entertainment|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref>


A year later, Organica launched Rey's original dance single EP called ''Habit (Remixes)'', which debuted at No. 7 and climbed its way to No. 1 for two straight weeks.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margos-habit-is-number-1-in-perfect-beat-top-40/ |title=Margo Is Number 1 in Perfect Beat Top 40 |publisher=Electra Star Management |date=6 June 2010 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> ''Habit'' also stayed on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot Dance Club Songs]] Chart for nine weeks.<ref name="MR.com bio" />
A year later, Organica launched Rey's original dance single EP called ''Habit (Remixes)'', which debuted at No. 7 and climbed its way to No. 1 for two straight weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margos-habit-is-number-1-in-perfect-beat-top-40/ |title=Margo Is Number 1 in Perfect Beat Top 40 |publisher=Electra Star Management |date=6 June 2010 |accessdate=2013-06-12}}</ref> ''Habit'' also stayed on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot Dance Club Songs]] Chart for nine weeks.<ref name="MR.com bio" />


At the end of 2011, Rey's song "Let The Rain", which she co-wrote with [[John Oates]], remained on the charts for 21 weeks, peaking at No. 17 on Billboard magazine's [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|Adult Contemporary]] chart.<ref name=BillboardChart>{{cite web|title=Billboard Charts|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=margo rey|chart=all}}|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> The track was named a "Hot Shot Debut" on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Adult Contemporary chart.<ref name=BillboardBubbling>{{cite web|title=Billboard's Bubbling Under|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/483634/bubbling-under-marina-the-diamonds-shine|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> The following radio single, "Between Us," climbed to No. 21 on the Billboard AC Chart in August 2012.<ref name="MR.com bio" />
At the end of 2011, Rey's song "Let The Rain", which she co-wrote with [[John Oates]], remained on the charts for 21 weeks, peaking at No. 17 on Billboard magazine's [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|Adult Contemporary]] chart.<ref name=BillboardChart>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Charts|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=margo rey|chart=all}}|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> The track was named a "Hot Shot Debut" on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Adult Contemporary chart.<ref name=BillboardBubbling>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard's Bubbling Under|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/483634/bubbling-under-marina-the-diamonds-shine|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=13 August 2012}}</ref> The following radio single, "Between Us," climbed to No. 21 on the Billboard AC Chart in August 2012.<ref name="MR.com bio" />


In 2011, Rey released a Christmas EP, ''This Holiday Night'', which appeared in the Top 20 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.<ref name=BillboardChart /> The title song was written by Rey and Barrett Yeretsian.<ref>{{cite web|author=MargoRey.com |url=http://margorey.com/music/this_holiday_night |title=Margo Rey, This Holiday Night Liner Notes |publisher=MargoRey.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>
In 2011, Rey released a Christmas EP, ''This Holiday Night'', which appeared in the Top 20 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.<ref name=BillboardChart /> The title song was written by Rey and Barrett Yeretsian.<ref>{{cite web|author=MargoRey.com |url=http://margorey.com/music/this_holiday_night |title=Margo Rey, This Holiday Night Liner Notes |publisher=MargoRey.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>


===2012-present===
===2012–present===
Rey's album ''Habit'', released in July 2012 by Organica Music Group, was produced by Rey, [[Elton Ahi]], and Chris Wabich. "Habit" was recorded and mixed at ''Rusk LA'' by Ahi and mastered by Yossi Shaken.<ref>{{cite web|author=Miles High Productions |url=http://www.mileshighproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=298:organica-music-group-recording-artist-margo-rey-releases-her-new-cd-habit-and-prepares-for-her-upcoming-national-holiday-tour-with-dave-koz&catid=8:clients-news&Itemid=4 |title=Organica Music Group Recording Artist Margo Rey Releases Her New CD "Habit" And Prepares For Her Upcoming National Holiday Tour With Dave Koz |publisher=MilesHighProductions.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Discogs.com |url=http://www.discogs.com/Margo-Rey-Habit/release/4026606 |title=Margo Rey – Habit, Credits |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>
Rey's album ''Habit'', released in July 2012 by Organica Music Group, was produced by Rey, [[Elton Ahi]], and Chris Wabich. "Habit" was recorded and mixed at ''Rusk LA'' by Ahi and mastered by Yossi Shaken.<ref>{{cite web|author=Miles High Productions |url=http://www.mileshighproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=298:organica-music-group-recording-artist-margo-rey-releases-her-new-cd-habit-and-prepares-for-her-upcoming-national-holiday-tour-with-dave-koz&catid=8:clients-news&Itemid=4 |title=Organica Music Group Recording Artist Margo Rey Releases Her New CD "Habit" And Prepares For Her Upcoming National Holiday Tour With Dave Koz |publisher=MilesHighProductions.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Discogs.com |url=http://www.discogs.com/Margo-Rey-Habit/release/4026606 |title=Margo Rey – Habit, Credits |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>


The single ''Tempted'', a cover of [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]]'s 1980s track, charted at No. 28 on the National AC Airplay Chart on Billboard, the week of 26 May 2013.<ref name="BillboardChart"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Electra Star Management |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margo-reys-tempted-begins-its-journey-on-billboard-ac-chart/ |title=Margo Rey's "Tempted" Begins Its Journey on Billboard AC Chart |publisher=ElectraStarMgmt.com |date=28 May 2013 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>
'''Habit Track List:'''
;
{{Track listing
| title1=Habit
| note1=
| length1=4:19
| title2=Let the Rain
| note2=(featuring John Oates)
| length2=3:32
| title3=Between Us
| note3=
| length3=4:08
| title4=Get Back
| note4=
| length4=3:40
| title5=I Saw You (Again and Again)
| note5=
| length5=4:30
| title6=I'll Give My Heart
| note6=
| length6=3:21
| title7=Couldn't Be More Wrong
| note7=
| length7=3:51
| title8=Saturn Returns
| note8=(feat. John Oates)
| length8=3:21
| title9=Pla$tic Karma
| note9=
| length9=3:43
| title10=Roses
| note10=
| length10=3:04
| title11=10 Reasons
| note11=
| length11=3:38
| title12=You'll Be Coming Back
| note12=
| length12=3:31
| title13=She's Not There
| note13=
| length13=2:36
}}


Margo is also the voice actress of Muerta, a hero in the [[Valve Corporation|Valve]] videogame [[Dota 2]]. Muerta was added to the game's hero roster on March 6, 2023.
The single ''Tempted'', a cover of [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]]'s 1980s track, charted at No. 28 on the National AC Airplay Chart on Billboard, the week of May 26, 2013.<ref name="BillboardChart"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Electra Star Management |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margo-reys-tempted-begins-its-journey-on-billboard-ac-chart/ |title=Margo Rey's "Tempted" Begins Its Journey on Billboard AC Chart |publisher=ElectraStarMgmt.com |date=28 May 2013 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>


==Live performances==
==Live performances==

Rey was a resident at the B. B. King's Blues Club in 2011 and 2012. Together with White and her band, Rey put on numerous shows entitled ''Ron White Presents: Margo Rey Live'', hosted by White, and with guest appearances that included [[John Oates]].<ref name=VegasSun>{{cite web|author=Nikki Villoria |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/feb/10/ron-white-margo-rey-share-love-performing-las-vega/#axzz2W1uNRvWr |title=Ron White, Margo Rey share love for performing, Las Vegas and each other |publisher=LasVegasSun.com |date=11 February 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Caroline Fontein |url=http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/ron-white-talks-about-tater-salad-whiskey-and-why-he-loves-performing-in-vegas-12259/ |title=Ron White talks about tater salad, whiskey and why he loves performing in Vegas |publisher=Blog.Vegas.com |date=28 January 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Doug Elfman |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/doug-elfman/ron-white-more-interested-swilling-shilling |title=Ron White more interested in swilling than shilling |publisher=Las Vegas Review Journal |date=8 December 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>
Rey was a resident at the B. B. King's Blues Club in 2011 and 2012. Together with White and her band, Rey put on numerous shows entitled ''Ron White Presents: Margo Rey Live'', hosted by White, and with guest appearances that included [[John Oates]].<ref name=VegasSun>{{cite web|author=Nikki Villoria |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/feb/10/ron-white-margo-rey-share-love-performing-las-vega/#axzz2W1uNRvWr |title=Ron White, Margo Rey share love for performing, Las Vegas and each other |publisher=LasVegasSun.com |date=11 February 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Caroline Fontein |url=http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/ron-white-talks-about-tater-salad-whiskey-and-why-he-loves-performing-in-vegas-12259/ |title=Ron White talks about tater salad, whiskey and why he loves performing in Vegas |publisher=Blog.Vegas.com |date=28 January 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131130555/http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/ron-white-talks-about-tater-salad-whiskey-and-why-he-loves-performing-in-vegas-12259/ |archive-date=31 January 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Doug Elfman |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/doug-elfman/ron-white-more-interested-swilling-shilling |title=Ron White more interested in swilling than shilling |publisher=Las Vegas Review Journal |date=8 December 2011 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref>


At the end of 2012, Rey accompanied saxophonist [[Dave Koz]] as a guest singer on his "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012" tour between Thanksgiving and Christmas.<ref>{{cite web|author=Electra Star Management |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margo-rey-dave-koz-tour-2012/ |title=Margo Rey Will Tour With Dave Koz in 2012 |publisher=ElectraStarMgmt.com |date=15 June 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tampa Bay Newspapers |url=http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/local_entertainment/concerts/content_articles/112012_leconcert-01.txt |title=Dave Koz and Friends bring Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall |publisher=TBNWeekly.com |date=20 November 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rey|first=Margo|title=Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Show 2012|url=http://www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/production.aspx?productionSeasonId=4082|publisher=Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts}}</ref>
At the end of 2012, Rey accompanied saxophonist [[Dave Koz]] as a guest singer on his "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012" tour between Thanksgiving and Christmas.<ref>{{cite web|author=Electra Star Management |url=http://www.electrastarmgmt.com/margo-rey-dave-koz-tour-2012/ |title=Margo Rey Will Tour With Dave Koz in 2012 |publisher=ElectraStarMgmt.com |date=15 June 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tampa Bay Newspapers |url=http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/local_entertainment/concerts/content_articles/112012_leconcert-01.txt |title=Dave Koz and Friends bring Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall |publisher=TBNWeekly.com |date=20 November 2012 |accessdate=2013-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rey|first=Margo|title=Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Show 2012|url=http://www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/production.aspx?productionSeasonId=4082|publisher=Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts}}</ref>

==Special skills==
Based on what her former husband often said about her in his shows, she is very good at sucking schlongs.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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===Singles===
===Singles===
*2010: ''You Belong To Me''
*2010: "[[You Belong to Me (1952 song)|You Belong to Me]]"
*2011: ''Let The Rain'' (featuring [[John Oates]])
*2011: ''Let The Rain'' (featuring [[John Oates]])
*2012: ''Between Us''
*2012: ''Between Us''
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Rey's brother is comedian [[Alex Reymundo]].<ref name=VegasSun/> She was married to comedian [[Ron White]] from 2013 to 2017, with whom Rey's brother tours as White's opening act.
Rey's brother is comedian [[Alex Reymundo]].<ref name=VegasSun/> From 2013 to 2017, Rey was married to comedian [[Ron White]], with whom Rey's brother tours as White's opening act.

Rey filed for [http://amp1037.cbslocal.com/2017/07/19/blue-collar-comedian-ron-whites-wife-files-for-divorce-but-they-arent-actually-married/ divorce] in July 2017. White contest they were never legally married as they never signed papers and common law is not recognized in California or Georgia


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.margorey.com/ Official Margo Rey Site]
* [http://www.margorey.com/ Official Margo Rey Site]

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Margo Rey
A photo from Rey's photo shoot with Mauricio Velez in Bogota, Colombia
A photo from Rey's photo shoot with Mauricio Velez in Bogota, Colombia
Background information
Birth nameMargarita Reymundo-Jurado
Also known asMargo Reymundo
Born (1966-10-18) 18 October 1966 (age 58)
Acapulco, Mexico
GenresPop, jazz, bossa nova
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentVocals
Years active1990–present
LabelsOrganica Music Group
Spouse
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(m. 2013; div. 2017)​
Websitemargorey.com

Margo Rey (born Margarita Reymundo-Jurado; 18 October 1966) is a Mexican singer-songwriter whose original stage name was Margo Reymundo.[1]

Early life

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Rey was born in Acapulco, Mexico but grew up in Arlington and Dallas, Texas,[2] the youngest of five children in the family. Her mother, Juana-Amparo Jurado, was a Flamenco dancer, and her father, Alejandro Reymundo, was a cliff diver. When Rey was two, the family moved to Fort Worth, Texas.[3] She began performing at the age of 11.

Career

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Early years

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In Texas, Rey took classical music training.[4] As a teenager, Rey was the lead vocalist in Debutante,[5] an all-female rock band in Arlington. The band toured the U.S. and overseas. In 1988, Debutante self-released an album, These Boots Were Made For Walkin'. In the early 1990s, Rey began singing in The Ritual, a power-pop band. The band garnered interest from Columbia Records, but on the verge of signing, they broke up. Rey was then hired by a Dallas venue, Sambuca.[4][6] She became the bandleader of a Latin Jazz/R&B sextet called Miss Margo & The Lost Souls.[4]

The group's debut album, Acaba,[7] had one top-five and two top-twenty singles, according to Radio y Musica magazine. The album's success landed Rey a major record deal in 1997 with PolyGram Latino. Due to corporate consolidation, Rey found herself in label limbo and for three years her album wasn't released but neither could she exit her deal.[6]

Musical theater and voiceover work

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In 1998, actor Edward James Olmos heard Rey sing and recommended her for a principal role in the bound-for-Broadway musical Selena Forever.[8] This launched a career in musical theatre in New York.

Rey moved to Los Angeles to make music while working as an actress. She was signed by Abrams Artist Agency.[9] She has been a commercial vocalist for Juniper Music and has done voiceover work in TV commercials and national advertising for a variety of companies in both English and Spanish.[10]

Musical style

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Rey calls her style of music "Organica", an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals.[11] In 2009, she released her album My Heart's Desire and appeared as a guest on the Dr. Phil show, where she performed Between Us.[12] The album received the 2009 Muse's Muse award for Best Overall CD Project in Any Category.[13]

Rey's music caught the attention of comedian Ron White and music producer Michael Blakey, a former president of Virgin Records/2K Records. Blakey and White formed Organica Music Group and made Rey their first signing.[14][15]

A year later, Organica launched Rey's original dance single EP called Habit (Remixes), which debuted at No. 7 and climbed its way to No. 1 for two straight weeks.[16] Habit also stayed on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart for nine weeks.[11]

At the end of 2011, Rey's song "Let The Rain", which she co-wrote with John Oates, remained on the charts for 21 weeks, peaking at No. 17 on Billboard magazine's Adult Contemporary chart.[17] The track was named a "Hot Shot Debut" on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[18] The following radio single, "Between Us," climbed to No. 21 on the Billboard AC Chart in August 2012.[11]

In 2011, Rey released a Christmas EP, This Holiday Night, which appeared in the Top 20 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.[17] The title song was written by Rey and Barrett Yeretsian.[19]

2012–present

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Rey's album Habit, released in July 2012 by Organica Music Group, was produced by Rey, Elton Ahi, and Chris Wabich. "Habit" was recorded and mixed at Rusk LA by Ahi and mastered by Yossi Shaken.[20][21]

The single Tempted, a cover of Squeeze's 1980s track, charted at No. 28 on the National AC Airplay Chart on Billboard, the week of 26 May 2013.[17][22]

Margo is also the voice actress of Muerta, a hero in the Valve videogame Dota 2. Muerta was added to the game's hero roster on March 6, 2023.

Live performances

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Rey was a resident at the B. B. King's Blues Club in 2011 and 2012. Together with White and her band, Rey put on numerous shows entitled Ron White Presents: Margo Rey Live, hosted by White, and with guest appearances that included John Oates.[23][24][25]

At the end of 2012, Rey accompanied saxophonist Dave Koz as a guest singer on his "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012" tour between Thanksgiving and Christmas.[26][27][28]

Discography

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Philanthropy

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Rey is a metastatic breast cancer survivor.[29] She performed at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at a one-night event benefiting the Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for women's cancer research.[30]

Personal life

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Rey's brother is comedian Alex Reymundo.[23] From 2013 to 2017, Rey was married to comedian Ron White, with whom Rey's brother tours as White's opening act.

References

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  1. ^ Reymundo Jurado, Margarita. "My Story". Retrieved 1 September 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Interview with Margo Rey". AMFM Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  3. ^ Brian Lush. "Wrapped Around Her Finger – Margo Reymundo talks to RockWired about her CD My Heart's Desire". RockWired.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  4. ^ a b c DFW.com. "Margo Rey – bio". listings.dfw.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  5. ^ Reymundo, Margo. "My Story". Retrieved 1 September 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ a b ElectraStarMgmt.com. "Margo Rey – bio" (PDF). Electra Star Management. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  7. ^ Tejano Music Express (24 February 2013). "Margo Reymundo – Acaba". tejanomusicexpress.glogspot.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  8. ^ Burr, Ramiro (8 April 2000). "On Stage". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  9. ^ IMDb.com. "Margo Rey – Credits". IMDb.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  10. ^ Milne, Jeff (2009). Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The Complete Guide to the Movie Trivia Game. Jeff Milne. ISBN 9780615285214.
  11. ^ a b c d MargoRey.com. "Margo Rey – Artist Statement". MargoRey.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  12. ^ "Dr. Phil Show".
  13. ^ Muse's Muse (22 November 2009). "The Best CD Project in Any Category... Margo Reymundo!". MusesMuse.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  14. ^ Organica Music Group (27 May 2010). "Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group". MarketWire.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  15. ^ Blakey, Michael. "Interview with Producer Michael Blakey". Actors Entertainment. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  16. ^ "Margo Is Number 1 in Perfect Beat Top 40". Electra Star Management. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  17. ^ a b c d "Billboard Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  18. ^ "Billboard's Bubbling Under". Billboard. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  19. ^ MargoRey.com. "Margo Rey, This Holiday Night Liner Notes". MargoRey.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  20. ^ Miles High Productions. "Organica Music Group Recording Artist Margo Rey Releases Her New CD "Habit" And Prepares For Her Upcoming National Holiday Tour With Dave Koz". MilesHighProductions.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  21. ^ Discogs.com. "Margo Rey – Habit, Credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  22. ^ Electra Star Management (28 May 2013). "Margo Rey's "Tempted" Begins Its Journey on Billboard AC Chart". ElectraStarMgmt.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  23. ^ a b Nikki Villoria (11 February 2011). "Ron White, Margo Rey share love for performing, Las Vegas and each other". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  24. ^ Caroline Fontein (28 January 2011). "Ron White talks about tater salad, whiskey and why he loves performing in Vegas". Blog.Vegas.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  25. ^ Doug Elfman (8 December 2011). "Ron White more interested in swilling than shilling". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  26. ^ Electra Star Management (15 June 2012). "Margo Rey Will Tour With Dave Koz in 2012". ElectraStarMgmt.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  27. ^ Tampa Bay Newspapers (20 November 2012). "Dave Koz and Friends bring Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall". TBNWeekly.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  28. ^ Rey, Margo. "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Show 2012". Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
  29. ^ Fresh 102.7 (23 October 2012). "Margo Rey Talks About Surviving Breast Cancer And Its Effect on Her Music". Fresh1027.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  30. ^ Beverly Wilshire Press Center (13 September 2012). ""Drink Pink" This October at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel". Press.Fourseasons.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
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