Richard Martinez Polanco (born January 1, 1980), also known as Chico La Makina, is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actor, from Santo Domingo. ^{[25] [26]}

Polanco studied at the School Fernando a de Fillo.

He was an extroverted student and enjoyed singing. ^[2]

He began his career in the music industry in 2008, when he visited Buenos Aires, Argentina. ^[2]

In 2013, Polanco traveled to Europe where he worked for some time. ^[2]

Polanco's music incorporates genres of mambo electro and reggaeton. ^[3]

Polanco is the father one daughter who is also an artist.

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