John Vera
John Vera
John Vera was one of the leading and influential musicians in the 1970s. He has performed in a variety of genres, including rock, country, rap, jazz, and blues. His work has been well received. In addition, he has achieved many honors and awards. These include the National Medal of Arts and the National Medal of Freedom, both of which he received for his contribution to music.
Early Life and Education
John Vera’s early life and education was not a smooth one. He was raised by a loving mother and a great grandfather. His father, Adrian, worked in the media sales industry. He later became a well-respected professional.
In the late 1940s, he lived in Phoenix, AZ. Later, he moved to Sacramento, CA, where he managed television stations. The couple also had eight children. Their son, John Catlin, was born in 1927.
After a successful life in California, the couple returned to their hometown in Mississippi in 1960. They helped start a youth program, a thrift store, a daycare center, and a cooperative farm. During this time, they were involved in Civil Rights protests.
They organized communities during the Civil Rights era. Their children were among the first Black students to attend the Mendenhall School.
Professional Career
John Vera’s professional career started in the late 1940s. He worked in radio and television stations in Phoenix, Sacramento, Monterey/Salinas and El Paso. In 2009, he retired as a Comcast Spotlight. However, he returned in 2012 to face Kevin Croom. This time, he dropped the veteran fighter and scored a unanimous decision victory.
John Vera has also appeared in a handful of TV shows. He is known for his role as DC Nick Henshall in the popular Emmerdale series.
While Vera may not have a long list of accolades, he is still a force to be reckoned with in the 160 pound division. His manager, Casey Gutierrez, and trainer, Raymond Barrera, have prepared him for each and every opponent.
The 29-year-old Fort Worth native is an experienced veteran. His last fight was in March of 2018. As of now, he has only fought once in 2020.
Achievements and Honors
The achievements and honors of John Carlo de Vera are quite numerous. He started his acting career in 2003 with Click and soon was cast in lead roles in a number of primetime series. His other notable appearances include Shake, Rattle & Roll XV, Ngayon at Kailanman, Heart Evangelista, and Panday Kids.
He was also named GMA Network’s Drama Prince. In addition to his film appearances, he was paired with Gerald Anderson and Julia Montes in Halik sa Hangin. And while he was not the star of his own television show, he did appear in the romantic horror series You”re My Home.
In fact, he received the ‘Hollywood’s best’ award at the GMA Network’s 2010 Gala. This award is presented to a student who has shown that their performance was of high quality.
Personal Life
Vera was a talented speller. She had a green thumb and had a love for crossword puzzles. Her father was a bricklayer and helped build brick roads in Kalamazoo.
When she grew up, Vera enjoyed crocheting, swimming in a pond, and playing bowling. She also loved spending time with her sister. However, they had a lot of sibling fights.
It was after this that Vera decided to marry John Bartlett. The two met on a blind date and married on February 16, 1935. They have three children: Richard Kovach, Thomas Kovach, and Diane Kovach.
After marrying John, Vera started to have children quickly. One of the children was a son. Known as “Joe Ashworth” in the series, David Leon played Joe Ashworth for four seasons.
Net Worth
The net worth of John Ed de Vera is estimated at $5 million. He is a Filipino who was born on June 23, 1978.
He is a co-founder of Marker Therapeutics and is the Director of the company. His MRKR stock is valued at more than $1,025,795. He has made 5 trades since 2021.
He is also the co-author of more than 30 publications. Juan is the inventor of 13 patents.
He earned his medical degree at University El Bosque in Bogota, Colombia. He went on to do postgraduate training at Methodist Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital.
He is an Associate Professor of the Dept. of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also the Chief Scientific Officer at Marker Therapeutics.