From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jorge Negrete
Jorge Negrete
Jorge Negrete 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[1] (with whom he had a
daughter, Diana Negrete) 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 for a television 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" ("Together But Not Mixed").
After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called
Background information
to act in "¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes!" ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back
Birth name Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno Down!") which made him an international Latin star and
helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this
Also known as El Charro Cantor
movie he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and
Born November 30, 1911 the string of movies they filmed together. He comple-
Origin Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico mented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio
Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing
Died December 5, 1953(1953-12-05) (aged 42) concerts and making personal appearances.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
He was offered the main role in "El Peñón de las Áni-
Genres Rancheras mas" ("The Rock of Souls") and wanted Marín to be his co-
star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix be-
Occupations Singer, Actor
came his star and eventually his wife, although they at
Years active 1932–1953 first despised each other while filming the movie.
Labels RCA Records
He was one of the founders, and the most important
leader, of the Mexican Actors Association (ANDA), suc-
Website [1] ceeding Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" as its chairman. He
was a fierce advocate for the rights of film professionals
Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (November 30, 1911 – De- in Mexico.
cember 5, 1953) is considered one of the most popular He was the first to die of the Tres Gallos Mexicanos, or
Mexican singers and actors of all time. ’Three Mexican Roosters’ (as he, Infante and Javier Solís,
Negrete was born in Guanajuato where he was raised a younger star, were called; the three died within a span
together with his brother and three sisters: David, Con- of 13 years). Negrete died in Los Angeles during a pro-
suelo, Emilia and Teresa, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. fessional visit, of hepatitis, an illness with which he had
He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El been infected while working as a musician in New York.
Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. According to his wishes, his body was flown back to, and
Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fas- buried in, Mexico City. He had only one daughter Diana
cinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Negrete (professional singer) and five grandchildren, of
Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His which two of them are also professional singers Loren-
recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and
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zo and Rafael Negrete. Thousands of fans attended his fu- • Fiesta (Gaiety) (1941)
neral and followed the hearse to the cemetery, El Pan- • ¡Ay Jalisco, no te rajes! (Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!) (1941)
teón Jardín, where he was buried in the actors corner. On • Una Luz en mi camino (A Light on My Way) (1939)
December 5, fans still pay tribute to the El Charro Can- • Juntos, pero no revueltos (Together, Not Mixed) (1939)
tor (Singing Mexican Cowboy) at his tomb, and television • El Cementerio de las águilas (The Cemetery of the Eagles)
and radio stations stage marathons of his films and songs. (1939)
This year, 2011, the centennial of his birthday is being • Juan sln miedo (1939) (Fearless John)
commemorated. Several tribute concerts and presenta- • Perjura (Perjurer) (1938)
tions are taking place throughout Mexico and some euro- • Caminos de ayer (Roads of Yesterday) (1938)
pean countries with hispanic culture and heritage. • La Valentina (1938)
• La Madrina del diablo (The Devil’s Godmother) (1937)
Filmography
• El Rapto (The Kidnapping) (1953)
References
• Reportaje (Reporting) (1953) [1] "Conmemorarán a El Charro Cantor con una misa".
• Dos tipos de cuidado (Two Careful Fellows) (1953) Milenio. February 9, 2010.
• Tal para cual (To each his own) (1952) http://www.milenio.com/node/334981.
• Un Gallo en corral ajeno (The Straying Rooster) (1952)
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Los Tres alegres compadres (The Three Merry Pals) (1952)
Hay un niño en su futuro (There is a child in your future)
External links
(1952) • Brief biography (Spanish)
• Siempre tuya (Forever Yours) (1952) • Jorge Negrete at the Internet Movie Database
• Lluvia roja (Red Rain) (1950) • Negrete’s official website
• La Posesión (Possession) (1950) • Brief biography and full filmography, compiled by
• Teatro Apolo (Apollo Theater) (1950) Rita Lynn Wilson, of UTSA
• Una Gallega en México (A Galician in Mexico)(1949) • Rafael Negrete (performing grandson) official site
• Jalisco canta en Sevilla (Jalisco sings in Seville) (1949) • Lorenzo Negrete (performing grandson) official site
• Allá en el Rancho Grande (Out On the Big Ranch) (1949) • Homenaje a Jorge Negrete en Suiza
• Si Adelita se fuera con otro (If Adelita went out with • Sites and events about Negrete
another) (1948) • Spanish fan club
• Gran Casino (1947) • Jorge Negrete at Find a Grave
• El Ahijado de la muerte (Death’s godson) (1946) Persondata
• En tiempos de la inquisición (In the Times of the Name Negrete, Jorge
Inquisition) (1946)
• No Basta ser charro (It’s not enough to be a Charro) (1946) Alternative names
• Canaima aka El Dios del mal (The God of Evil) (1945) Short description
• Hasta que perdió Jalisco (1945) Date of birth November 30, 1911
• Me he de comer esa tuna Mexico aka El día que me quieras
Place of birth
(1945)
• Camino de Sacramento (1945) Date of death December 5, 1953
• Cuando quiere un mexicano aka La Gauchita y el charro Place of death
(1944)
• El Rebelde (The Rebel) (1943)
• Una carta de amor (A Love Letter) (1943)
• Tierra de pasiones (Land of Passions) (1943)
• Aquí llegó el valentón aka El Fanfarrón (1943)
• El Jorobado aka Enrique de Lagardere (The Hunchback)
(1943)
• El Peñon de las Animas (The Rock of Souls) (1942)
• Así se quiere en Jalisco (This is how One Loves in Jalisco)
(1942)
• Historia de un gran amor (Story of a Great Love) (1942)
• Cuando viajan las estrellas (When Travel the Stars) (1942)
• Seda, sangre y sol (Silk, Blood and Sun) (1942)
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• 1911 births
• 1953 deaths
• People from Guanajuato
• Mexican actors
• Mexican film actors
• Mexican male singers
• Ranchera singers
• Deaths from hepatitis
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