In the days before his tragic death, the renowned Dominican merenguero Rubby Pérez shared an emotional moment with journalist Gelena Solano, leaving a phrase that now resonates with special meaning among his loved ones and admirers.
In addition to that, the ‘El Gordo y la Flaca’ host shared a memory of her wedding when Rubby Perez sang to her and expressed some touching words to the memory of the singer who died in the Jet Set nightclub tragedy.
A gesture full of affection and humor
During a recent encounter at the Premios Soberano 2025, Rubby Perez approached Gelena Solano, fondly recalling his participation in the journalist’s wedding in 2017, where he was in charge of livening up the celebration.
With his characteristic sense of humor and warmth, he told her: “Gelena, marry again so I can sing to you again”.
These words, shared by Solano in an interview with People en Español, reflect the joy and affection that Rubby transmitted to those around him.
The journalist described the singer as “a man who radiated love, peace and joy, a true gift for all of us who were fortunate enough to know him”.
A friendship of years
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The relationship between Rubby Pérez and Gelena Solano grew stronger over the years, sharing significant moments both professionally and personally.
The singer’s participation in Solano’s wedding is just one of the many memories that the journalist treasures of their friendship.
It was that moment, which the presenter used to leave a touching message for Rubby Perez by posting a video on Instagram of when she sang to him at his wedding.
“Today, with a heart full of nostalgia, I want to share again a very special memory with all of you. Rubby Perez, an artist who marked my life in a unique way. His incomparable voice and energy made my wedding an unforgettable moment, filled with love and joy,” she began.
Video of a remembrance with the late artist
And Gelena Solano continued: “Revisiting this video causes me deep pain, as I cannot understand how such a talented, generous and beloved person could leave in this way. We are all in a shared grief, and his absence leaves a huge void in our lives.
The hostess sent him a message of affection: “I grew up with Rubby Perez’s songs and I always dreamed of having him sing at my wedding. Less than two weeks ago, I had the honor of sharing with him at the Soberanos Awards. His smile and his words still resonate in me when he told me: “Gelena, get married again so I can sing to you again”.
Sadness invades the communicator: “These days have been a challenge, trying to understand what has happened. Although I am seen live every day, I have tried to stay strong, but the reality is that this tragedy has affected me a lot. It is painful to accept that they are no longer with us, as are all the souls who are gone. Although many of those who are gone I did not know, their loss hurts deeply. No one deserves to go this way.
I want to express my deepest condolences to all the families of the victims. We share their pain, and I hold them in the depths of my heart. In these difficult times, let us remember the beauty they left in our lives and the love that will always unite us
Gelena Solano
An enduring legacy
The sudden departure of Rubby Pérez, which occurred on April 8, 2025 during a concert at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, left a void in Latin music.
However, his legacy lives on through his songs and the memories shared by those who knew him.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, remembering Rubby Perez is to celebrate the richness of merengue and the influence of artists who, like him, took Latin music to international stages.
His story and his final words with Gelena Solano are testimony to a life dedicated to art and affection for his audience.
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