José Vega Santana

José Vega Santana, known by his stage name "Remi" (born February 28, 1958) is a singer and clown from Puerto Rico.

They became so popular that they decided to form a group and call themselves Los Dulces Payasos (The Sweet Clowns).

[3] During the time that Vega wasn't acting in his clown character, he sang and composed songs for the group Haciendo Punto en Otro Son.

In the year 2000, Vega was selected to represent Puerto Rico in the international song festival known as the OTI which was celebrated in the city of Acapulco, Mexico.

In the festival he sang one of his compositions Con Una Canción (With A Song) and won first place as "Best Singer".

The last time a Puerto Rican had received a distinction in the "OTI" festival was in 1980, when Rafael José won as "Best Singer".

Vega received a hero's welcome upon his return to the island and was honored by the Puerto Rico House of Representatives and Senate for his distinguished career of 20 years.