Rafael Vázquez (26 March 1929 – 22 July 2022) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, and actor. Born in
Tampico,
Tamaulipas, he studied voice with singing teacher Carlos Abreu before achieving success as a singer at
Mexico City radio station
XEW in 1950.
In 1959, he married Mexican singer and actress
Carmela Rey, with whom he formed the successful duet
Carmela y Rafael,
known as "Mexico's Romantic Couple"; together they made 121 records and won numerous awards. He made his acting debut in the film ''Ruletero a toda marcha'' (1962), with
Eulalio González,
María Duval, and
Norma Angélica Ladrón de Guevara. Vázquez died on 22 July 2022, at the age of 93.
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External links
Rafael Vázquezen
Rate Your MusicBiography of Héctor Brian on Buenamusica
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1929 births
2022 deaths
Mexican male songwriters
Mexican male singers
Mexican male film actors
Singers from Tamaulipas
Actors from Tamaulipas
People from Tampico, Tamaulipas