Margo Rey

Margarita Reymundo (born 17 October 1966 in Acapulco, Mexico) is a singer-songwriter known professionally as Margo Rey

Early Life
Margo Rey was born Margarita Reymundo in Acapulco, Mexico and grew up in Dallas, Texas. She was raised close to the Dallas music scene, and began performing at the age of 11. She is able to sing in six languages and has performed in 10 countries.

The Early Years
As a teenager, Rey was the the lead vocalist in Debutante – an all female rock band in Arlington, Texas. She has been a commercial vocalist for Juniper Music (IMAX, Tabasco, McDonalds) and has been the voice in TV commercials and national advertising for American Airlines, Dillards, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo; performing in both English and Spanish. She also has been the voice in animated movies, including the 2008 film Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

She has described her musical style as "organica – an unorthodox hybrid of Pop that is deeply rooted in Jazz with thick, ethno-rhythmic grooves created by humans, not machines, and textured with lush vocals, keys and ambient guitar arrangements".

Current Activities
In 2008, Rey released her first major album entitled My Heart’s Desire, appearing as a guest on the Dr. Phil show, and shortly thereafter.

Rey released one of her co-writing and recording collaborations with John Oates (of Hall and Oates), "Let the Rain," as a single in August 2011, and the song peaked at #17 of Billboard magazine's Adult Contemporary chart.

"Let the Rain" was released as a track on her album Habit, in July 2012 which also included the track "Between Us" which also charted on the Billboard. and another Oates-Rey collaboration in "Saturn Returns".

In 2011, she also released a Christmas single, "This Holiday Night", which broke the Top 20 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

In addition to touring in support of her albums, Rey has been appearing at smaller clubs  and Las Vegas venues  and is slated to accompany saxophonist Dave Koz on his "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Show 2012" tour, which will occur between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2012.

Margo Rey is currently signed with Organica Music Group (distributed through Universal Music Group) – an artist management venture between her husband, comedian Ron White and Michael Blakey.

Singles

 * 2010: You Belong to Me
 * 2011: Let the Rain
 * 2011: ''This Holiday Night'

Albums

 * 2008: My Heart’s Desire
 * 2010: Get Back (The Remixes)
 * 2012: Habit

Personal life
Rey's brother is comedian Alex Reymundo.