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===1990s'=== Despite their newfound success, the group kept facing problems: At age 13 during a concert in Caracas, Venezuela, [[Angelo García]] left the stage because of the pain of [[appendicitis]]; a new member was chosen by Sergio's mother and he was [[César Abreu]] (13), who only lasted 7 months. Like Sergio, Abreu was in Concepto Juvenil, from 1989 to early 1990. They released another Portuguese album, ''Os Ultimos Herois''. Management was preparing for Sergio's departure and debuted the first non-Puerto Rican member, Adrián Olivares (13) of Mexico, who entered the group with the formation of Ruben/Robert/Rawy/Cesar/Adrian, (although Sergio was still, officially, a member) but Abreu suddenly departed just seven months in the group. Management decided to bring Sergio back in (making him the second member to be back in Menudo after Charlie Masso) for another Spanish album, ''[[No Me Corten El Pelo]]'' (Don't Cut My Hair) featuring the Sergio/Rubén/Robert/Rawy/Adrián lineup. During this time, Menudo: Edicion Brasil was renamed to Os Ultimos Herois, but Cesar's vocals were kept as the cover was changed with Adrian in it and also an additional track sung by Rawy Torres. In November 22, 1990, two members were arrested at [[Miami International Airport]], Sergio Blass and Ruben Gomez, ages 18 and 16, after a sniffer dog found [[Cannabis (drug)|marijuana]] in their pockets. It would have been acquired in Mexico while touring with Menudo. This resulted in a scandal and an expulsion from both of the members.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} In December, two new non-Puerto Rican members joined the group: [[Edward Aguilera]] (13) of Spain replaced Sergio Blass (18) (thus becoming the second European-after Fernando Salaberry-to be a member of the band) and [[Jonathan Montenegro]] (12) of Venezuela replaced [[Rubén Gómez (singer)|Rubén Gómez]] (16). At the end of 1990, with the resignation of Ruben Gomez and Sérgio Blass and the entry of the two new members, a new controversy arose: Jonathan, Edward, Rawy and Robert resigned from Menudo, alleging abuse and mistreatment. This lineup lasted very little, from December 1990 to April 1991, and they didn't record any albums. Robert and Rawy went on to create a separate group called Euphoria, Edward's singing career fizzled out, and Jonathan continued his acting career. {{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Adrian was the only one who remained in the group after he was approached while in Mexico and also was paid the money owed to him. The Management proposed a new lineup with a more international focus and Adrian wanting to be the oldest in the group accepted to come back.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Edgardo Díaz left Puerto Rico and held auditions in Miami, Florida, signing Miami teens [[Alexis Grullón]] (13), Ashley Ruiz (15), and Andy Blázquez (12), and Pecos, Texas resident [[Abel Talamantez|Abel Talamántez]] (12). The first album with the new lineup was ''[[Detras de tu Mirada|Detrás De Tu Mirada]]'', which was very successful in the whole continent, especially in [[Peru]]. From then on, the Peruvian fanbase was the most important one.{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} Menudo continued to work, releasing an English single titled "[[Dancin, Movin, Shakin|Dancin', Movin', Shakin']]", and a follow-up in 1993, "Cosmopolitan Girl", on McGillis Records. They also continued to travel through Latin America. In March 1992, Menudo filmed in [[New York City]] "The Making of Dancin, Movin, Shakin" for Darrin McGillis Productions. In August 2012, the film was released for free viewing on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK66Och47H0|title=Menudo – The Making of Dancin Movin Shakin – A Darrin McGillis Production|last=Darrin McGillis Productions|date=August 27, 2012|access-date=February 6, 2017|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> In 1992, they released ''[[15 Años (Menudo album)|15 Años]]'' (''15 Years''), which would be Adrián's last album with the band, when he left in 1993. The album had hits such as "Buscame" and "Lo Que Juramos". [[Ricky López]] (13) replaced Adrián (16) and the group released their fifth Portuguese album ''Vem Pra Mim'' (''Come to Me'') in 1993. The next year, they released their 22nd Spanish album, ''[[Imaginate...]]'' (''Imagine''), with hits like "Un Hombre Que Sabia Demas", which is the Spanish version of "Um Homem Que Sabia Demais" from [[Skank (band)|Skank]], "Yo Quiero Bailar Reggae", and "Mil Angeles", which was dedicated to a fan, Cecilia Lopez, who died at one of their concerts in Peru the year before. In 1995, Ricky López (15) quit the group without warning, and again the band performed as a quartet for a few months. Ashley (19) had also decided to leave, so auditions were held and [[Didier Hernández]] (16) and [[Anthony Galindo]] (16) were chosen. Ashley's farewell concert was in [[Panama]], where the new members were presented. In 1996, the group released their last Spanish album under the Menudo name, ''[[Tiempo De Amar]]'' (''Time to Love''). The album was very successful, producing several hit singles. Andy Blázquez (18) was replaced by Daniel René Weider. A spinoff group was formed as [[MDO (band)|MDO]]. A Spanish album was released titled ''MDO''.
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