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Jorge Negrete‌

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Jorge Negrete

Guanajuato, Mexico

Jorge Negrete

Guanajuato, Mexico

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1911-11-30

Popularity

star3.9

Biography

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in the City of Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated a great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. He spoke five languages: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and even Nahuatl (a Mesoamerican dialect). Despite his brilliance, Negrete decided to abandon his studies at the age of thirteen to enroll in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. This was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest for music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson, a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for Opera which led him to become well known in the United States. Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and Beloved México"), his country’s unofficial anthem, is the best known recording of the song. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the most popular Mexican actor of the time. The public rivalry didn’t carry over to their private lives, as they were close friends until Negrete’s death. He married twice, to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy and María Félix. He also lived with his frequent co-star, for more than ten years. Gloria Marín co-starred in 10 out of his 44 films. He started his career singing on the radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Television for a TV program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in La Valentina with Elisa Christy and then in Juntos Pero No Revueltos. After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in ¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this film he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances. He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the film.

Movie Credits

A Man, When He Is a Man

A Man, When He Is a Man‌
star1.5
calendar 2023

Gran Casino

Gran Casino‌
star5.2
calendar 1947

The Abduction

The Abduction‌
star4.6
calendar 1954

Teatro Apolo

Teatro Apolo‌
star5.8
calendar 1950

Dos tipos de cuidado

Dos tipos de cuidado‌
star8.3
calendar 1953

A Letter of Love

A Letter of Love‌
star6.2
calendar 1943

El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)

El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)‌
star5.6
calendar 1945

The Spirit's Canyon

The Spirit's Canyon‌
star5.8
calendar 1943

Una gallega en México

Una gallega en México‌
star5.0
calendar 1949

Story of a Great Love

Story of a Great Love‌
star6.2
calendar 1942

Juntos pero no revueltos

Juntos pero no revueltos‌
star5.0
calendar 1939

El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!

El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!‌
star5.8
calendar 1943

El Cementerio De Las Aguilas

El Cementerio De Las Aguilas‌
star5.5
calendar 1938

Perjura

Perjura‌
star5.0
calendar 1938

Seda Sangre Y Sol

Seda Sangre Y Sol‌
star5.0
calendar 1942

Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!

Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!‌
star6.7
calendar 1941

Cuando quiere un mexicano

Cuando quiere un mexicano‌
star5.5
calendar 1944

La madrina del diablo

La madrina del diablo‌
star5.2
calendar 1937

Un gallo en corral ajeno

Un gallo en corral ajeno‌
star6.3
calendar 1952

El Jorobado

El Jorobado‌
star5.5
calendar 1943

Tierra De Pasiones

Tierra De Pasiones‌
star5.5
calendar 1943

Camino de Sacramento

Camino de Sacramento‌
star5.6
calendar 1945

Me he de comer esa tuna

Me he de comer esa tuna‌
star5.1
calendar 1945

Canaima

Canaima‌
star6.0
calendar 1945

Hasta que perdió Jalisco

Hasta que perdió Jalisco‌
star5.2
calendar 1945

Así se quiere en Jalisco

Así se quiere en Jalisco‌
star7.3
calendar 1942

El ahijado de la muerte

El ahijado de la muerte‌
star5.6
calendar 1946

No basta ser charro

No basta ser charro‌
star6.9
calendar 1946

Fiesta

Fiesta‌
star5.0
calendar 1941

Si Adelita se fuera con otro

Si Adelita se fuera con otro‌
star5.6
calendar 1948

Allá en el Rancho Grande

Allá en el Rancho Grande‌
star5.5
calendar 1949

En tiempos de la inquisición

En tiempos de la inquisición‌
star5.6
calendar 1946

Tal para cual

Tal para cual‌
star5.2
calendar 1953

Reportaje

Reportaje‌
star6.9
calendar 1953

The Possession

The Possession‌
star5.6
calendar 1950

Siempre tuya

Siempre tuya‌
star5.4
calendar 1952

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

Jalisco canta en Sevilla‌
star6.2
calendar 1949

Red Rain

Red Rain‌
star5.7
calendar 1950

Los tres alegres compadres

Los tres alegres compadres‌
star5.3
calendar 1952

El charro inmortal

El charro inmortal‌
star6.3
calendar 1955

Cuando viajan las estrellas

Cuando viajan las estrellas‌
star5.4
calendar 1942

La Valentina

La Valentina‌
star6.0
calendar 1938

Hay un niño en su futuro

Hay un niño en su futuro‌
star5.0
calendar 1952

Juan sin miedo

Juan sin miedo‌
star5.3
calendar 1938

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