Pedro Suárez-Vértiz Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Cardiac Arrest, Ethnicity, Awards, Songs, Height, Age, Death

Pedro Martín José María Suárez-Vértiz Alva, universally known as Pedro Suárez-Vértiz, was Peru’s most beloved rock singer-songwriter, a poetic voice who turned everyday emotions into anthems that defined generations.

From the explosive success of Arena Hash in the late 80s to a solo career that produced some of the best-selling albums in Peruvian history, his songs like “Me Elevé”, “Cuando Pienses en Volver”, “Los Globos del Cielo” and “Degeneración Actual” remain inescapable on radio and streaming platforms.

Profile

• Full Name: Pedro Martín José María Suárez-Vértiz Alva
• Stage Name: Pedro Suárez-Vértiz
• Born: 13, February 1969
• Date of death: 28, December 2023 (Aged: 54 years old)
• Birthplace: Bellavista, Callao, Peru
• Nationality: Peruvian
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer, Writer
• Height: 1.65 m
• Parents: Hernando Suárez-Vértiz and Rosita Alva
• Siblings: Patricio Suárez-Vértiz, María Fe Suárez-Vértiz
• Spouse: Cynthia Martínez (m. 1994–2023)
• Children: Tomás Suárez-Vértiz Martínez, María José Suárez-Vértiz Martínez
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Pedro Martín José María Suárez-Vértiz Alva was born on February 13, 1969, in Bellavista, Callao, Peru.

His father, Hernando Suárez-Vértiz, was an art historian and director of the Lima Art Museum; his mother, Rosita Alva, came from a prominent naval family. He grew up with his younger brother Patricio and sister María Fe in a home filled with music and culture.

He completed his schooling at Colegio Inmaculado Corazón and later studied Communications at Universidad de Lima, graduating before dedicating himself entirely to music. Of Spanish-Italian descent, he was raised Catholic in a Catholic environment that shaped his respectful, introspective personality.

Career

Pedro Suárez-Vértiz burst onto the scene in 1987 when he co-founded Arena Hash with his brother Patricio, Christian Meier and Arturo Pomar Jr. The band’s debut single “Difamación” and albums Arena Hash (1988) and Ah Ah Ah (1990) became instant classics, filling stadiums and turning them into Peru’s biggest rock act of the era.

After the group disbanded in 1993, Pedro launched a solo career with (No Existen) Técnicas para Olvidar, featuring the monumental hit “Me Elevé”; the album went multi-platinum and established him as a solo superstar.

The 1990s and 2000s were his golden years: Póntelo en la Lengua (1996), Degeneración Actual (1999), Anécdotas (2003) and Play (2004) and Amazonas (2009) each sold hundreds of thousands of copies, produced endless radio staples, and earned him awards including Orgullosamente Latino and recognition from the U.S. Senate for cultural contribution.

His lyrics – romantic, ironic, socially aware – connected deeply with Peruvians. After his 2007 dysarthria diagnosis forced him off the stage, he reinvented himself through social media, blogs, a bestselling 2013 memoir Yo, Pedro, and by guiding Pedro Suárez-Vértiz La Banda to keep performing his catalogue live.

Pedro Suárez-Vértiz left an unmatched imprint on Peruvian music. His songs continue to dominate streaming charts in Peru years after his passing, tribute concerts sell out instantly, and younger artists from Libido to Gala Brie cite him as the architect of modern Peruvian rock.

His ability to blend heartfelt balladry with electric energy, all delivered with unmistakable warmth, made him a national treasure.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pedrosuarezvertiz
• Facebook Handle: PedroSuarezVertiz
• Twitter Handle: @PedroSuarezV

Personal Life

Pedro Suárez-Vértiz married Cynthia Martínez in 1994; they remained together for nearly 30 years and raised three children: Tomás, María José, and their youngest.

The family lived quietly in Miraflores, Lima, where Pedro was known for his devotion as a husband and father despite the progressive illness that eventually took away his speech.

He passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on December 28, 2023, at his home in Miraflores, surrounded by family.

Discography

• Arena Hash – Arena Hash (1988)
• Arena Hash – Ah Ah Ah (1990)
• (No Existen) Técnicas para Olvidar (1993)
• Póntelo en la Lengua (1996)
• Degeneración Actual (1999)
• Anécdotas (2003)
• Play (2004)
• Talk Show (2006)
• Amazonas (2009)
• Ponerme a Volar (2011)

Net Worth

Pedro Suárez-Vértiz had an estimated net worth of $3 million, at the time of his death in 2023, built from decades of album sales, royalties from radio and streaming dominance, sold-out tours, publishing rights, and income from his memoir and merchandise.