Tu Conoces  Luis & Edward

"Mi Pasion" Lo Nuevo!  Edward Tapia, Danny Rivera(Familia Rivera) Y Luis Cosme.

This lovely young man was born in the Lower east in New York City on September 27, 1974. His life as a child was very challenging. Edward was born with a cleft pallet/lip, and heart murmur. The first five years of his life were very difficult for his parents since the child would be going through multiple surgeries to correct his deformity. Edward didn’t speak for the first five years of his life. In the summer of 1979 he went to stay with his uncle’s family for a summer vacation. When he came home his parents were surprised, Edward had begun to speak. God had performed a miracle in his life. 

When Edward was about six he felt the calling and need to sing. However, he would sing in the midst of the dark where he and God were the only two hearing his angelic voice. Due to him being the son of a singer and musician Edward’s favorite game to play was singing. As the child grew older no one had noticed that he was blessed with the ability to sing and write songs that would exalt the name of the Lord. 

At the age of fourteen Edward began to attend “Ark of Salvation Pentecostal Church”; and it was there that Pastor Daniel Torres Jr. heard for the first time the anointed voice that came out of him. At fifteen Edward realized that it was time to go full force into singing allowing his voice to be heard. He became part of an afro-american Gospel Choir called “M.D.B. Mass Gospel Choir”. This was the beginning of a new season in Edward’s life. Edward also became part of the band “Jehova- Nisi” and not only was he one of the soloists but he also became the group’s vocal arranger. He worked with the band for ten years. 

In 1993 Edward moved to Reading, Pennsylvania and he was appointed youth leader of the church. It was there where he began dating a fine young lady named Mildred Garcia; little did he know she would become his bride. He had grown to love her deeply and to admire her for her wonderful Christian life. Edward graduated from Reading High School that year. 

On December 19, 1999 Edward and Mildred united their lives in holy matrimony. Although the doctors advised the couple they would not be exempt from having a deformed child. However, by the grace of God Edward and Mildred enjoy their lives with four beautiful children who have brought joy and happiness to their home. Neither one of them were born deformed. 

In September of 2004 Edward decided to go back to school and pursue a career in business. In 2007 Edward graduated from Belford University receiving a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is currently working for First Energy Corporation. 

Edward is currently pursuing his music, modeling, and acting career. What a change? From what everyone thought of as a deformed child to a model & runway model in fashion shows. That is absolutely amazing. He travels to sing in different types of events such as weddings, funerals, revivals, and fundraisers. His love for God and music has grown stronger throughout the years. He is currently seeking to take his music to another level and be successful. He would like to be a role model for children that are born deformed letting them know that in God there is still hope and they can still fulfill their dreams despite life’s unexpected circumstances. 
