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Lolita De La Colina
Dolores de la Colina Flores (born 26 December 1948, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico) is a popular singer and songwriter from the 1970s based in Mexico. She has written songs for Manoella Torres, Lupita D'Alessio, Sophy, José José, José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", Daniela Romo, Arianna, Stephanie Salas, Raphael, Moncho, Manolo Muñoz, Vikki Carr, Trigo Limpio, Ana Gabriel, Raquel Olmedo, María Dolores Pradera, Olga Guillott, Gloria Lasso, Bebo y Cigala, Emmanuel, Estela Núñez, María Jiménez, Pedro Fernández, Verónica Castro, Manuel Mijares, Lucero, Yuri, Kika Edgar, Roberto Blades, Pepe Aguilar, Chavela Vargas, La Lupe, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Ernesto D'alessio and many other singers in different music styles. In 1974, she was discovered while in Puerto Rico by Tico/ Alegre's Joe Cain and signed to the label. Lolita de la Colina has received numerous awards throughout her successful career, as the national 1st place and international 3rd place at the Festival OTI 1978. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampico
Tampico is a city and port in the southeastern part of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is located on the north bank of the Pánuco River, about inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and directly north of the state of Veracruz. Tampico is the fifth-largest city in Tamaulipas, with a population of 314,418 in the city proper and 929,174 in the metropolitan area. During the period of Mexico's first oil boom in the early 20th century, the city was the "chief oil-exporting port of the Americas" and the second-busiest in the world, yielding great profits that were invested in the city's famous architecture, often compared to that of Venice and New Orleans.Dave Graham, "Crime-ridden state poses acid test for Mexican oil reform" ''Reuters,'' 25 June 2014, accesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Dolores Pradera
María Dolores Fernández Pradera OAXS, MMT (29 August 1924 – 28 May 2018) was a Spanish melodic singer and actress, and one of the most famous voices in Spain and Latin America. She started her career as an actress and during the 1950s she started singing professionally, eventually abandoning her career as an actress in the 1960s. She recorded more than 35 discs. As a singer, she specialized in traditional Spanish and Latin American music: bolero, copla, ballad, ronda, vals, and folk music (Peruvian, Argentinian, Mexican, and Venezuelan). Her contralto voice had a deep resonance and sure melodic footing which must stem from classical training. Her pronunciation was pure Castilian, and her music pure Latin American. Her repertoire encompassed some of the most memorable melodies from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and Chile and her interpretations close to genuine. She typically sang accompanied by guitars, requintos, and drums. She sang for close to 30 years with the same group, Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Blades
Roberto Blades is a Panamanian Salsa singer. His most popular songs are "Ya No Regreso Contigo", "Lagrimas", "Poquita Fe", "Casco", "Detalles", "El Artista Famoso", "Victima de Afecto", "Flor Dormida" and "Si Estuvieras Conmigo" among many more. He is the younger brother of singer Rubén Blades. In 2002, Roberto Blades won the Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album. He has not released a new album since preferring to work as a songwriter and producer. In June 2010, Blades appeared on ''Dateline NBC'' to discuss Joran van der Sloot Joran Andreas Petrus van der Sloot (; born 6 August 1987) is a Dutch convicted murderer who killed Stephany Flores Ramírez in Lima, Peru, in 2010. He is also the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005. After Flores .... According to Blades, he witnessed van der Sloot's behavior on the night of the death of Stephany Tatiana Flores Ramírez. References Blades, Roberto Grammy Award winners Latin Grammy Award winn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kika Edgar
Kika Edgar (born January 9) is a Mexican actress and singer. Biography Sandra Erika Edgar Garza was born in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Beginning her career primarily in theater and musicals, she has become well known in Mexico, starring in telenovelas such as ''Amor Real'' and '' Contra Viento y Marea''. She began her singing career in 2006 after her appearance in the Mexican reality show ''Cantando por un Sueño''. Since then, Kika has released five solo albums, and has been called ''La Nueva Gran Intérprete de México'' ("The New Great Performer of Mexico"). Early career Edgar began her career by studying acting and singing at the ''Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa'' (CEA). She specialized in ballet dancing, as she aspired to become a professional artist. Television career Albums * ''Cantando Por Un Sueño'' (2006) (Duets with her ''Cantando por un Sueño'' partner Raul Juárez) * ''Kika'' (2007) * ''Lo Siento mi Amor'' (2008) (Tribute album t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuri (Mexican Singer)
Yuridia Valenzuela Canseco, commonly known as Yuri, (born, 6 January 1964) is a Mexican singer, actress and television host. Yuri began her career as a teenage singer in her native country. In 1978 she released her first album titled '' Tú Iluminas mi Vida''. She gained recognition as a result of her participation in the Oti Festival in 1980. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Yuri established herself as one of the most popular pop music singers in Mexico and Latin America. Her vocal quality and versatility allow her to be incorporated into other musical genres, ranging from pop to dance, ranchera and tropical music genres. Thanks to her success and influence, she came to be considered the "Queen of Latin Pop". In the mid-1990s, Yuri put a pause on her musical career and during some years she dedicated herself to the interpretation and preaching of Christian music and gospel. In 2002, she returns to commercial music with much greater impact than her first season as a pop singer. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucero (entertainer)
Lucero Hogaza León (; born 29 August 1969) is a Mexican singer and entertainer. She is a multi-platinum singer in Mexico and has sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Lucero has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. She is often referred to as ("The Americas' sweetheart"). As a child she starred in the popular Mexican children shows '' Alegrias de Mediodia'' and '' Chispita''. She went on to release a series of successful albums. Some of her songs peaked on top of most of the Latin charts including the ''Billboard'' charts in the USA. She received her first leading role in the film '' Coqueta'' and went on to film a total of seven movies. Lucero starred in the leading role of nine Mexican telenovelas and has won more TVyNovelas Awards than any other actress. Lucero has been the hostess of the Latin Grammy Awards on eight occasions, and has been the face of the fundraising show '' Teletón Mexico''. Early life and career 1980s Lucero is the daughter of Lucero Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Mijares
Manuel Mijares () (born José Manuel Mijares Morán, 7 February 1958 in Mexico City) is an adult-contemporary pop singer who is billed simply as "Mijares". He began his career at age 23 and achieved high popularity from the mid-80s to mid 90s in Latin America and Japan mainly. From 1997 to 2011 he was married to Mexican singer/actress Lucero, with whom he has two children. Biography He was born in Hospital Español in Mexico City. His mother was a dance teacher and he names her as an artistic influence. As a child, he was part of the elementary school chorus. He later formed musical groups with friends. As an adult, he received a degree in business administration in the Intercontinental University (Universidad Intercontinental México). On March 4, 2011, after 14 years of marriage, he and Lucero announced to the media that they had separated. 1981 to 1989 He made his professional debut in 1981 in a local festival called Valores Juveniles. After living in Japan, where he perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verónica Castro
Verónica Castro (), full name Verónica Judith Sáinz Castro (born 19 October 1952), is a Mexican actress, singer, producer, former model and presenter. She started her career as a television actress, where she met comedian Manuel Valdés, father of her son Cristian Castro, and in fotonovelas and telenovelas while earning her degree in international relations. Acting and music career In 1986, she performed in the Latin version of "We Are The World", Cantare, cantaras. She also released one of her most ambitious albums to date, ''Simplemente Todo.'' The top-selling singles from ''Simplemente Todo'' were "Oye Tu," the title selection, "Nunca Lo Sabra," and "Macumba." Unlike other artists of the time, however, Castro accompanied her singles with videos, becoming one of the pioneers of the MTV age in Latin America. Even as she recorded the music video "Macumba," she worked in telenovelas in Argentina and Italy. During the 1990s, she began hosting variety shows, and has continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pedro Fernández (singer)
José Martín Cuevas Cobos (born September 28, 1969), known by his stage name Pedro Fernández, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and television host. Fernández began his international career as ''Pedrito'' Fernández at the age of seven. Fernández has recorded thirty-nine albums, acted in seven soap operas, and twenty five films. He has won 4 Latin Grammy Awards. His stage name is composed of the names of two of his favorite singers, (Pedro) Infante and Vicente (Fernandez). Early life His first album, '' La de la Mochila Azul'', named after the single, was released in 1978. His starring role in the film '' La niña de la mochila azul'' (''The Girl with the Blue Backpack'') was released in 1979 and led to a lifetime career of recording and film contracts. Career In 2001, his album Yo No Fui won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero Album. His album ''De Corazón'' was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 2003 Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Jiménez (singer)
María Jiménez Gallego (born 3 February 1950) is a Spanish singer. Biography María Jiménez Gallego was born on 3 February 1950 in Triana, Seville. At age 15, she migrated to Barcelona to work as a housemaid. She started to perform in ''tablaos'' (first in Barcelona and then in Madrid) and recorded her first album in 1976, with arrangements by Paco Cepero. The album included rumbas, tangos, bulerías, boleros, rancheras and ballads by Silvio Rodríguez, Lolita de la Colina or Amancio Prada. Next, she released ''Sensación'' and several compilations. Her career was relaunched when she collaborated in the song ''La lista de la compra'' with the group La cabra mecánica and released ''Donde más duele'' with songs by Joaquín Sabina. She was married twice (1980, 1987) and twice divorced (1984, 2002) to the actor Pepe Sancho and they had a son, Alejandro. She had had another child, María del Rocío in a previous relationship, who later died in a traffic accident. She is ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estela Núñez
Estela may refer to: * Estela (Póvoa de Varzim), Portugal * Estela, Buenos Aires, Argentina * CD Estela, a Spanish basketball team People with the given name * Estela Perlas-Bernabe (born 1952), Philippine jurist * Estela de Carlotto (born 1930), Argentine human rights activist * Estela Casas (born 1961), American news anchor * Estela Domínguez (born 1969), Spanish volleyball player * Estela García (born 1989), Spanish sprinter * Estela Giménez (born 1979), Spanish rhythmic gymnast * Estela Golovchenko (born 1963), Uruguayan playwright, actress, and theater director * Estela Inda Stella (or Estela) Inda (June 28, 1924 – December 7, 1995) was a Mexican film actress. She was the star of notable Mexican films, including ''Los olvidados'' by Luis Buñuel in 1949. Biography Inda started her career as extra in the successful ... (1917–1995), Mexican actress * Estela Jiménez Esponda, Mexican women's rights activist * Estela Milanés (born 1967), Cuban softball player * E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
