César Costa
Encyclopedia
César Costa is a Mexican
actor and rock-and-roll singer.
Costa was born in Colonia Condesa
of the Mexican capital. He studied elementary and Junior Highschool at the Colegio Alemán and Law
at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
with the rock-and-roll band Los Black Jeans ("The Black Jeans"), singing Spanish versions of American
hit singles as well as original songs like La batalla de Jericó. They recorded their first album in 1959 with Peerless Records
. His backup singer was world renowned tenor Plácido Domingo
.
When the band signed with Musart Records
the band changed its name to Los Camisas Negras ("The Black Shirts") and César Roel to Cesar Costa (honoring music arranger Don Costa
). Soon after, the band disintegrated and César started a successful solo career, recording three albums with Orfeón Records
. Then with RCA
Mexicana he recorded romantic songs.
In 1983 he participated in the OTI Festival
and obtained the second place with a song by Sergio Andrade titled Tierno ("Tender").
Angélica María
, Enrique Guzmán
and Alberto Vázquez
. In 1961 he made his first film Juventud Rebelde.
In 1986 he starred in the sitcom Papa soltero ("Single Dad"), a show that became a success in Latin America
and then was adapted to the screen as Me tengo que casar ("I have to get married"). In the 1980s he hosted a comedy show and in 1990s a talk show
with model Rebecca de Alba
called Un Nuevo Día
and next year Al Fin de Semana.
In 1993 he presented a show together with Angélica María, Enrique Guzmán, Manolo Muñoz and Alberto Vásquez at the Auditorio Nacional with great success. He also had a radio show called De Costa a Costa ("From coast to coast") broadcasted on Cadena ACIR. As of 2005 he has a TV show called Ensalada César ("Caesar salad") on Canal Once of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
actor and rock-and-roll singer.
Costa was born in Colonia Condesa
Condesa
Officially, Colonia Condesa is an administrative division or “colonia” located west of the historic center of Mexico City, just south of Avenida Chapultepec. Popularly, the name “La Condesa” is named after the second, the María Magdalena Dávalos de Bracamontes y Orozco, the Countess of Miravalle,...
of the Mexican capital. He studied elementary and Junior Highschool at the Colegio Alemán and Law
Law school
A law school is an institution specializing in legal education.- Law degrees :- Canada :...
at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).
Music career
He started his musical career at the age of 17 as César Roel singing and playing guitarGuitar Player
Guitar Player is a popular magazine for guitarists founded in 1967. It contains articles, interviews, reviews and lessons of an eclectic collection of artists, genres and products. It has been in print since the late 1960s and during the 1980s, under editor Tom Wheeler, the publication was...
with the rock-and-roll band Los Black Jeans ("The Black Jeans"), singing Spanish versions of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hit singles as well as original songs like La batalla de Jericó. They recorded their first album in 1959 with Peerless Records
Peerless Records
Peerless Records was a record label based in Mexico.Peerless was founded in 1921 in Mexico City by E. Baptista. Early pressings of their gramophone record were made under contract by Gennett Records. By the early 1940s Peerless was pressing its own records in Mexico...
. His backup singer was world renowned tenor Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo KBE , born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range...
.
When the band signed with Musart Records
Musart Records
Musart Records is the name of several different record labels that have issued records at various times in the 20th century.#The name is also known as Discos Musart in Mexico and is a Mexican label. It is known for releasing traditional Mexican folk music as well as international releases licensed...
the band changed its name to Los Camisas Negras ("The Black Shirts") and César Roel to Cesar Costa (honoring music arranger Don Costa
Don Costa
Don Costa was an American pop music arranger and record producer, best known for his work with Frank Sinatra.-Career:...
). Soon after, the band disintegrated and César started a successful solo career, recording three albums with Orfeón Records
Orfeon Records
Orfeon Records was a Turkish producer of phonographs and gramophone records. The first record company in Turkey, it was founded by the Blumenthal Family in 1912. The company was based in Constantinople and was actively producing records up until 1924 when it was purchased by Columbia Records...
. Then with RCA
RCA
RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
Mexicana he recorded romantic songs.
In 1983 he participated in the OTI Festival
OTI Festival
OTI Festival was an annual singing competition, held between 1972 and 2000, among active member countries of the Organización de Televisión Iberoamericana .- Venues and Presenters :- Winners :-By country:...
and obtained the second place with a song by Sergio Andrade titled Tierno ("Tender").
Acting career
Supported by his success in the music industry, he joined other singers in films of the Cinema of Mexico such asAngélica María
Angélica María
Angélica María Hartman Ortiz is an Mexican-American actress and a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter. She is a legendary entertainer and is known as La Novia de Mexico .-Early life:...
, Enrique Guzmán
Enrique Guzmán
Enrique Guzmán is a Mexican singer. He is the father of Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán by his former wife, actress and politician Silvia Pinal....
and Alberto Vázquez
Alberto Vazquez
Alberto Vazquez is an American actor, screenwriter, teacher, director and producer. He founded the Alberto Vazquez Actors Workshop, organized primarily for beginners, semi-trained and working actors.- TV :-Film:-Off-Broadway:...
. In 1961 he made his first film Juventud Rebelde.
In 1986 he starred in the sitcom Papa soltero ("Single Dad"), a show that became a success in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
and then was adapted to the screen as Me tengo que casar ("I have to get married"). In the 1980s he hosted a comedy show and in 1990s a talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
with model Rebecca de Alba
Rebecca de Alba
Rebecca de Alba is a Mexican model and TV presenter. She dated Mexican actor Guillermo Capetillo and Mexican singer Leonardo de Lozanne...
called Un Nuevo Día
Un Nuevo Dia
Un Nuevo Dia is the fourth studio album and second Spanish language album by Frankie J. Released on June 13, 2006, Un Nuevo Dia spawned the hit single "Pensando En Ti"....
and next year Al Fin de Semana.
In 1993 he presented a show together with Angélica María, Enrique Guzmán, Manolo Muñoz and Alberto Vásquez at the Auditorio Nacional with great success. He also had a radio show called De Costa a Costa ("From coast to coast") broadcasted on Cadena ACIR. As of 2005 he has a TV show called Ensalada César ("Caesar salad") on Canal Once of the Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
Honors
- Mexican ambassador to the UNICEF on August 17, 2004
- Mister Amigo 2001
- Inducted into the Paseo de las Luminarias at the Plaza de las EstrellasPlaza de las EstrellasPlaza de las Estrellas is a shopping center located in Mexico City. It was built in 1982. It is best known as the site of the Paseo de las Luminarias, the Mexican equivalent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame...
in Mexico City for his work in television and in the recording industry.
Albums
- Un Vaso de Vino
- Chao! Amiga
- Corazón Loco
- Jornada Sentimental
- Tu Amor... y Mi Cariño
- Lo Nuevo...
- La Historia de Tommy
- Para Enamorados
- Sinceramente
- Canta
- César Costa y Los Camisas Negras (1960)
TV shows
- Al fin de semana (1998)
- Un nuevo díaUn Nuevo DiaUn Nuevo Dia is the fourth studio album and second Spanish language album by Frankie J. Released on June 13, 2006, Un Nuevo Dia spawned the hit single "Pensando En Ti"....
(1997) - Papá soltero (1987) as César
- La carabina de AmbrosioLa Carabina de Ambrosio-External links:*http://www.tvazteca.com/corporativo/prensa/boletin/44792.shtml*http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386165/...
(1978)
Films
- Me tengo que casar (Papá soltero, 1995)
- Bang bang... al hoyo (1971)
- Caín, Abel y el otro (1971)
- Al fin a solas (1969)
- Romance sobre ruedas (1969)
- Alegrias (1968) TV Series
- El mundo loco de los jóvenes (1967)
- Arrullo de Dios (1967)
- Adios cuñado! (1967)
- Que haremos con papá? (1966)
- La juventud se impone (1964)
- La edad de la violencia (1964)
- Premier Orfeon (1964) TV Series
- Dile que la quieroDile que la quiero"Dile que la quiero" was the Spanish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in Spanish by David Civera....
(1963) - El cielo y la tierra (1962)
- Si yo fuera millonario (1962)
- Juventud rebelde (1961)
External links
("César Costa is named ambassador to the UNICEF, article on esmas.comEsmas.com
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- List of Mister Amigos