Grammy winners Tony and Mimy Succar arrived in Lima, Peru, from the United States and dedicated their award to their homeland. "This award is for all Peruvians; we want to share this joy with you," they said in unison as they exited Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Humbly, the performer embraced those waiting at the airport, including members of her fan club, who had gathered to be the first to welcome mother and son.
Reflecting on the significance of winning a Grammy alongside her son, Mimy described it as a blessing in difficult times.
“God's timing is perfect," she said, recalling how her career only gained recognition in recent years and how, at 65, she has now reached new heights in the music industry.
"You have to be prepared to seize the opportunity," Mimy remarked, emphasizing that she never imagined winning such an award, as she had considered herself retired and focused on caring for her grandchildren.
Encouraging others to pursue their dreams, the artist shared her emotional reaction when they announced her name: "I started crying because I couldn't believe it."
Mimy admitted she hadn't expected to win, considering she was up against renowned artists like Juan Luis Guerra and Marc Anthony.
"Just imagine those incredible artists! This is truly a dream. 2025 is going to be an amazing year for us, musically," Tony's mother noted.
"Why not fill a National Stadium?" she proposed, calling on Peruvians to stay tuned.
"And why not a collaboration with Taylor Swift?" she added playfully, recalling how the global pop icon complimented her outfit at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
The Asian-Peruvian artist also dedicated the award to her father, who is turning 100 this year and has always supported her passion for music.
Tony Succar on His Mother's Success
Tony Succar confirmed that major international collaborations with his mother are in the works and admitted that he hadn't produced her album with a Grammy in mind.
"It is extremely difficult to win in this category, especially for Latina women. It was Sheila E. who invited my mom to sing on this collaboration. At the time, my mother wasn’t viral, so I was surprised when Sheila asked her to participate. But she told me, 'Your mom has the perfect voice for this song,'" the Grammy-winning producer explained.
Reflecting on their success, he emphasized, "this is a pivotal moment. It proves that independent artists can compete at the highest level and succeed."
He also highlighted his mother's natural talent: "I know my mom has that spirit, and she sings straight from the heart. I just got her a (vocal) coach because we have so many shows lined up. She had never studied music before. Winning Peru's first two Grammys in just three years since launching her career —only God could make that happen."
Tony revealed that many artists have reached out to him, including Victor Manuelle.
"Honestly, I was left speechless. Even the great composer Jorge Luis Piloto contacted me. He has an unreleased song and wants my mom to sing it as a tribute to Celia Cruz. He told me she has the same spirit that Celia had. That is a huge honor," he noted.
Succar Family Celebrates, but Without Their Patriarch
Unfortunately, the Succar family arrived in Peru without the patriarch, who was unable to travel after contracting COVID-19.
"We hope he recovers soon and can join us in Lima," said Kenyi Succar, the youngest of the family, a producer and instrumentalist.
It was Kenyi who famously shouted "Chim Pum, Callao!" during the Grammy Awards ceremony, a rallying cry celebrating their Peruvian roots.
For the Succar family, this is a dream come true, and they are savoring every moment of it.
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Published: 2/5/2025