Puerto Rican teen pop sensation Jyve V, named after a dance style and the number of its members, became involved in show business while participating in a popular local contest called La Batalla de los Sexos. In 1998, Jasond (born Jasond Omar Calderon Vargas), Rafa (born Rafael Alfredo Calderon Vargas), Alex (born Víctor Alejandro Martínez Nieves), Chelo (born José Oscar Mejias Hernández), and Samuel (born Samuel Omar Padua Pérez) moved to Miami and came in first place after participating in a similar event. The group had the opportunity to get a record deal in February 1999. Emi Latin released Jyve V in 2000, featuring the hit single "Entre Tú y Yo," composed by Alejandro Montalbán. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide
Jasond Calderón
Samuel Padua
Rafael Calderón
Álex Martínez
Chelo Mejías
Jyve V is a Puerto RicanLatin pop band which got its first public exposure when they won dance contest "La Batalla de los Sexos" (Battle of the Sexes) in 1997. Next year they won another dance contest held in Miami Beach. Jyve V did originally start as three member group consisting Jasond, Rafael and Alex. Chelo joined Jyve V in 1999. The band name comes from dance style Jive and number of group members. Chelo's solo album 360 ° was released in June 2006.