- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJuan de Dios Ventura Soriano
- Nicknames
- El Caballo Mayor
- Canilla
- Johnny Ventura was born on March 8, 1940 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He was a producer and actor, known for Blood Simple (1984), The Believers (1987) and Miami Blues (1990). He was married to Nelly Josefina Flores. He died on July 28, 2021 in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
- SpouseNelly Josefina Flores(? - July 28, 2021) (his death, 7 children)
- Children
- Mayor of Santo Domingo from 1998 to 2002.
- At the time of his death he was working on his 107th studio album.
- He was prominent in popularizing merengue and salsa music, and won six Latin Grammys.
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