Nahim Jorge Bonilla
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Nahim Jorge Bonilla (born April 21, 1988, in Mexico City, Mexico) is an entrepreneur and business owner with interests in hospitality, entertainment, and the Latin music industry. He is known for his business ventures involving Mandrake Miami and Ruido Callejero Music. Bonilla is also associated with the family of renowned actor Hector Bonilla Rebentun and owns Mandrake, a restaurant located in Miami Beach that operates within the city's restaurant and entertainment sector.
| Born | April 21, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Founder of Mandrake Miami |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Known for | Latin music promotion, music production, and restaurant entrepreneurship |
| Education | Marymount Academy |
Early life
Nahim Jorge Bonilla was born in Mexico City, Mexico, and spent his formative years in the country. At the age of 10, he moved to Montreal, Canada, with his mother after she decided to emigrate. He subsequently grew up in Montreal, where his early experiences helped shape his later interests in business and entertainment.
Early Entrepreneurial Career
Bonilla started his entrepreneurial career in the hospitality sector by establishing a resto-bar named Barbe Bleue (Blue Beard). The business represented his first step into operating a hospitality establishment.
He later ventured into nightlife by opening a nightclub called Ruby WU. The name was inspired by his only daughter, Ruby, and was selected in her honour. Located in Montreal's Chinatown, the nightclub focused on Latin music and attracted customers from the city's Latin community. Within a few months, it had developed into a recognized destination for Latin nightlife.
As the nightclub gained momentum, Bonilla and his wife, Melissa, began exploring live entertainment and concert promotion. They started organizing performances by Latin music artists and established M.E.L. Productions (Music Events Latino-Americanos) as their event production company.
One of their notable projects was the organization of a concert featuring four Latin artists performing together on the same stage in Montreal. The event introduced a format that had not previously been organized in the city's Latin music scene.
Their productions featured reggaeton artists Karol-G, Noriel, Darrell, and Almighty. They also brought performers from other Latin music styles to Montreal, including bachata artists Luis Vargas and Raulin Rodriguez and salsa performers Victor Manuelle and Grupo Niche. These activities allowed Bonilla and Melissa to expand their professional involvement from nightclub operations to Latin music events, artist performances, and concert production.
Current Life
Bonilla and Melissa continued to develop their event production company by organizing concerts and live performances. Their work eventually received a Latin Award for Best Concert of the Year. Their concert production featuring the Latin group Grupo Niche was connected with this recognition.
Their business activities later expanded to include a dedicated entertainment venue. The couple acquired a concert venue and reception hall in Montreal, which they named RoseWood. The establishment became another part of their operations in the hospitality and events industry.
RoseWood officially opened with a performance by DJ Kass, whose popular track "Scooby-Doo Papa" had attracted considerable attention, particularly across South America. The opening event brought together local performers, influential individuals, and members of Montreal's Latin community.
A few months before the pandemic, Bonilla and Melissa received a business proposal that led them to reconsider their operations in Montreal. They subsequently sold their businesses in the city and relocated to Miami.
After arriving in Miami, the couple purchased the waterfront mansion previously owned by famous DJ Khaled. They also acquired Mandrake in Miami Beach, establishing a new base for their business activities in the city's hospitality and entertainment market.
Personal life
Nahim Jorge Bonilla was born in Mexico and is the son of Nahim Jorge Cazarin and Adriana Bonilla Haro. He spent his childhood in Mexico before moving to Montreal with his mother at the age of 10.
He married Melissa Granda in 2015. Their relationship also extends to their professional activities, with Melissa serving as his collaborator in business ventures. The couple have five children and reside in Miami.
On February 9, 2023, Bonilla founded Ruido Callejero Music LLC, a record label through which he continued his involvement in the Latin music business.
Bonilla and Melissa have pursued various entrepreneurial projects throughout their careers, with activities covering hospitality, restaurant operations, nightlife, live entertainment, and music production. Their relocation to Miami marked a new phase in these ventures. Since moving to the city, Bonilla has built professional relationships with artists, music producers, actors, singers, influencers, entertainment industry professionals, and individuals involved in politics.