early life and career

josé pascual antonio aguilar márquez barraza, known as antonio aguilar, was a mexican singer and actor born in zacatecas, mexico on may 17, 1919. he began his career singing on the mexican radio station xew in 1950 and signed a contract with musart records the same year. aguilar made his acting debut with pedro infante in the drama un rincón cerca del cielo (1952).

artistic career

aguilar is credited with popularizing the mexican equestrian sport la charrería to international audiences and was given the honorific nickname 'el charro de méxico'. he recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and acted in more than 120 films. he won the latin ace award for best actor in 1970 for his portrayal of emiliano zapata in the film of the same name.

personal life

aguilar was married to famous singer and actress flor silvestre and had two sons, antonio aguilar hijo and pepe aguilar, who also became singers and actors. he was awarded the golden ariel in 1997 for his 'invaluable contribution and spreading of mexican cinema'. aguilar sold out the madison square garden of new york city for six consecutive nights in 1997.

legacy

aguilar's legacy can be seen in his numerous albums and films, which are still popular today. his music and acting career have been recognized by various institutions, including the mexican film archive and the latin music academy. his life and career are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of mexico and his contributions to the world of music and cinema.

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conclusion

josé pascual antonio aguilar márquez barraza was a talented singer and actor who left a lasting legacy in the world of music and cinema. his contributions to mexican culture and his popularity around the world are a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. his music and films continue to be enjoyed by audiences today, and his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.