Mario

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mario
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1986(1986-08-27)
Age	38
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Virgo

Mario Biography

Mario is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on August 27, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Mario Dewar Barrett (born August 27, 1986), known mononymously as Mario, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and model. He is known for his singles “Just a Friend” (2002) and “Let Me Love You” (2004), which won him two Billboard Music Awards. He has released four studio albums: Mario (2002), Turning Point (2004), Go (2007), and D.N.A. (2009). At the end of the 2000s decade, Mario was ranked No. 98 by Billboard on their “Artist of the Decade” list. His fifth album Dancing Shadows, released in 2018, saw him in a more introspective sound. His 2020 single “Closer” was released and has since started the Closer Challenge on the social media platform TikTok.

In July 2001, Mario began recording his major-label debut album, titled Mario, which was nearly a year before the official release in March 2002. The album’s lead single “Just a Friend 2002”, which was a cover of Biz Markie’s song, was a success, peaking at number one on the charts. Follow-up singles were “Braid My Hair” and “C’mon”. He was the opening act on the Scream Tour 3, which featured headliners such as B2K, Marques Houston, Nick Cannon, Jhené Aiko and AJA. As of 2006, his debut album has sold over 700,000 copies. During this period, he became a draw in the teen market.

Mario Net Worth

Mario is one of the richest Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mario 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mario Dewar Barrett was born on August 27, 1986, to his parents Shawntia Hardaway and Derryl Barrett Sr., a singer in a gospel group called Reformation. Mario’s half-brother Derryl “D.J.” Barrett Jr., is a professional drummer. He grew up in west Baltimore and other working-class neighborhoods in Baltimore County, Maryland. He lived with his grandmother, who raised him while his single mother struggled with drug addiction. At the age of four, Mario proclaimed that he wanted to become a singer. In support of his dream, his mother bought him a karaoke machine. Mario joined a musical group in Milford Mill Academy with the oldest son of comedian Mo’Nique and best friend Jaye Brebnor and also his younger god sister Chea Tyler. Barrett learned to play the piano and used that skill as the basis for his melodies and songs. He was discovered at age eleven and signed by producer Troy Patterson, after singing “I’ll Make Love to You” at a Coppin State College talent show. Mario attended Milford Mill Academy up until the tenth grade where he was inspired by his music teacher, during his early teen years, and was offered a record deal at the age of fourteen, signing with Clive Davis’ J Records. His musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Usher, and Joe. His first introduction to the music industry was the Dr. Dolittle 2 movie soundtrack in 2001. He sang a cover of the Stevie Wonder song “You and I” at Clive’s Grammy party in 2002, and began recording an album.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mario height 5 ft 11 in Teona weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mario Dating?

According to our records, Mario is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Mario’s is not dating anyone.

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MTV aired a special on October 21, 2007, I Won’t Love You to Death: The Story of Mario and His Mom, which dealt with his mother’s heroin addiction. The documentary is about how the singer strives for help to stop his mother’s addiction. While doing this, he seeks help from family and friends. Mario wrote a letter to his mother stating how appreciative he is and begs her to stop her addiction. At the end of the letter he says, “I love you, but I won’t love you to death”. On the documentary, produced by Gigantic! Productions, he won the 2008’s Prism Award for its accurate portrayal of drug abuse. Mario has written a song titled “Do Right” that is dedicated to his mother. This song explains his mother’s addiction and how it affected his childhood. The song is featured on his third album Go.

Facts & Trivia

Teona Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mario celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

Mario’s Do Right Foundation was established on March 2008 to educate and inspire children who suffer from the drug addictions of their parents. In May, Mario published a notice on the Facebook page of the foundation, saying that he had been in a studio in Miami all night re-recording the song “Do Right” from his 2007 album Go.

What is Mario's full name?

Two months after Iwata’s death in July 2015, Miyamoto changed his stance, asserting at the Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary festival that Mario’s full name was indeed “ Mario Mario “.

Is Luigi or Mario older?

Luigi is portrayed as the taller, younger brother of Mario , and is usually seen dressed in a green shirt, dark blue overalls, and a green hat with a green “L” insignia.

Does Mario have a son?

Mario finally gives birth to his son sometime during the sections about Peach and Bowser. Mario leaves him in the care of King K as he continues his adventure.

What is with Mario dying?

No, Mario is not dying. But fans are (jokingly) lamenting the loss of the plumber-turned-adventurer because of a series of strange decisions by Nintendo. The company is ending sales of Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch and the Super Mario Bros. -themed Game & Watch handheld that was just released in November.

Is Baby Mario Mario's son?

Baby Mario
Portrayed by| Charles Martinet (1999–present)