Antonio Aguilar | |
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 Aguilar in The Undefeated (1969) | |
| Born | José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza 17 May 1919 Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Died | 19 June 2007 (aged 88) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Resting place | Cerro de San Cayetano, El Soyate, Zacatecas, Mexico[1] |
| Other names | El Charro de México Tony Aguilar Pascual Barraza The Godfather of Banda Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1950–2005 |
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| Children | |
| Relatives | Leonardo Aguilar (grandson) Ángela Aguilar (granddaughter) Majo Aguilar(granddaughter) Guadalupe Pineda (niece) Dalia Inés (stepdaughter) Francisco Rubiales (stepson) Marcela Rubiales (stepdaughter) La Prieta Linda (sister-in-law) Mary Jiménez (sister-in-law) |
| Awards | Golden Ariel (1997) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | |
| Website | antonioaguilaroficial |
José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza[2] (17 May 1919 – 19 June 2007), known as Antonio Aguilar, was a Mexican singer and actor. He recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies,[3] and acted in more than 120 films.[4] He was given the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" (Mexico's Horseman) because he is credited with popularizing the Mexican equestrian sport la charrería to international audiences.[3]
Aguilar began his career singing on the Mexican radio station XEW in 1950. That year, he signed a contract with the Mexican independent label Musart Records and became one of its best-selling artists.[5] He made his acting debut with Pedro Infante in the drama Un rincón cerca del cielo (1952).[3] After appearing in gentleman roles in several films, he achieved popularity as a film star with his performance as lawman Mauricio Rosales in a series of seven films in the mid-1950s. His success increased with his tours throughout Latin America and his studio albums, which included Mexican folk songs (rancheras) and ballads (corridos). In the 1960s, he focused on producing and starring in films set in the Mexican Revolution. In 1970, he won Latin ACE Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Emiliano Zapata in the 1970 epic film of the same name.[6] He also portrayed Pancho Villa twice in film. In 1997, Aguilar was awarded the Golden Ariel for his "invaluable contribution and spreading of Mexican cinema".[6] To this day, he has been the only Hispanic artist to sell out the Madison Square Garden of New York City for six consecutive nights in 1997.[7][8]
His second wife was famous singer and actress Flor Silvestre. They had two sons, Antonio Aguilar Hijo and Pepe Aguilar, who also became singers and actors. His family is known as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty).
- ^ "Sepultan a Tony Aguilar en su rancho "El Soyate", en Zacatecas". Proceso. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ "Registro Civil de Villanueva: Nacimientos, matrimonios 1913-1936". FamilySearch. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
- ^ a b c "Mariachi Icon Antonio Aguilar Dies at 88". Billboard. 20 June 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Antonio Aguilar - Actor: Movie (125 credits)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Cruz Bárcenas, Arturo (28 April 2000). "Antonio Aguilar celebró 50 años de charro cantor". Jornada. Retrieved 29 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Internet Movie Database - Awards for Antonio Aguilar". IMDb. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- ^ "Una Vida de Corrido. Antonio Aguilar". Somos. No. 195 - special issue. Mexico City: Editorial Televisa (published 1 May 2000). 2000. p. 104.
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Antonio Aguilar Biography". All Music Guide. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 5 January 2010.