Sonny Melendrez - Life Story of a Legend

Sonny Melendrez was born to inspire.<br /><br />Motivating others has always been an important element in the life of this dynamic radio and television personality, author and inspirational speaker.<br /><br />Twice named Billboard Magazine‘s “National Radio Personality of the Year,” his enthusiasm for life is evident as host of local and national radio and television programs. He was presented the National Hispanic Radio Personality of the Year Award by Ricardo Montalban, then president of the National Nosotros Organization. In 2003, he was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame and is included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the Top 100 Radio Personalities of All-Time.<br /><br />Melendrez has served as program director and hosted at some of America’s greatest radio stations, including KIIS, KMPC, KFI, KMGG, and KRLA in Los Angeles and KTSA,KTFM, KSMG, and KLUP in San Antonio. Under his leadership, these stations enjoyed stellar ratings and received countless awards for public service. His weekly radio show features the inspiring stories of celebrity guests from the world of entertainment.<br /><br />Blessed with multiple talents, Sonny is equally at home as a TV host, actor, radio personality, writer, commercial spokesman, motivational speaker, or voice artist. He has served as TV and radio spokesperson for companies like Disney, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Sears and Sprint.<br /><br />As a motivational speaker and master of ceremonies, he has presented at such prestigious events as the White House Hispanic Heritage Awards (7 times); the National “Just Say No To Drugs” Rally at the Washington Monument; and the USO 50th Anniversary Gala at the Ambassador’s Palace in Paris, France with guest of honor, the late Princess Grace of Monaco.<br /><br />As host of the award-winning children’s television series, “You and Me, Kid!” on the Disney Channel, Sonny enjoyed one of the longest runs in the network’s history. <br /><br />He was named Inc. Magazine’s “Socially Responsible Entrepreneur of the Year,” awarded t