Vicente Fernández
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Vicente Fernández Gómez (born February 17, 1940) is a Mexican
singer, producer and actor. Known as Chente or El rey de la canción ranchera (The king of ranchera music) throughout the Latin world, Vicente Fernández, who started his career singing for tips on the street, has become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to many movies. He is the father of the popular singer Alejandro Fernández
and Vicente Fernandez Jr.
Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing. His repertoire is pure ranchera
, a style described by the Miami Herald as representing "the Mexico of old – a way of life romanticized by rural ranches, revolution, and philandering caballeros". He has sold over 65 million copies worldwide.
, Mexico, Fernandez spent the early years of his life on his father Ramon's ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajara
. As a little boy Vicente also worked at a young age for his uncle as a waiter, dish washer, cashier, and finally the manager of his uncle's restaurant. He was known to all the people as "Chente". fdd the idyllic ranchera lifestyle was instilled in him. His mother often took him to see the films of Pedro Infante
. Fernandez told of the significance of these films: "When I was 6 or 7, I would go see Pedro Infante's movies, and I would tell my mother, 'When I grow up, I'll be like him.'" By age eight he had taken up the guitar and was practicing his singing in the style of the ranchera singers he heard on the radio.
, Mexico where he won the contest. Later in his life at the age of twenty-one he competed in a contest where he won thirty-one pesos. But In 1954, Fernandez won an amateur contest sponsored by a Guadalajara
television station. It was his first break into performing and he began to play at local clubs and gatherings. Around this time, however, Fernandez's father lost the ranch and the family moved into the city of Tijuana
. Fernandez, who had dropped out of school in the fifth grade, began working odd jobs in the city such as janitor, dishwasher, waiter – whatever he could find. All the while, he still held to his musical aspirations.
In 1960 Fernandez devoted himself to music full time. He went back to Jalisco
, where he performed as a busker while also appearing occasionally on the television show La Calandria musical. After a couple of years Fernandez tried his luck in Mexico City
, where he found a job singing in a restaurant called El Amanacer Tapatio. When he wasn't working he was auditioning for recording companies, and constantly being turned down.
The time Fernandez spent in Mexico City was discouraging. By 1963 he left to marry a former neighbor, Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Abarca Villasenor. They now have three sons: Vicente, Jr., Gerardo, y Alejandro. The oldest, Vicente, Jr., was born three months premature in 1963; Fernandez's mother died within a week of Vicente, Jr.'s, birth.
, Mexico's most popular traditional singer, died. CBS Mexico, now Sony Discos, offered him a recording contract. He released his first recording, "Perdóname", with the company in 1966; Fernández still records for Sony Discos.
Fernández's career took off and has been nonstop ever since. He branched into acting with the film Tacos al Carbón, released in 1971. His first hit movie, for which he did the soundtrack, was La Ley del Monte, released in 1974. In the span of 20 years Fernández has acted, sung, and worked behind the scenes on more than 40 films. He stopped acting in 1991, feeling that he was too old to maintain the proper image for his movies.
Fernández was involved in a scandal where it was made public that he maintained a ten-year relationship with Patricia Rivera. Fernández met her while filming "El Arracadas" in 1977. Years later, she declared that her son Pablo Rodrigo was a product of their relationship, and Fernández gave him his last name; however, DNA tests have disproved this declaration.
Fernández works hard for his audiences and his performances are legendary. His adoring fans consistently pack the house, whatever the venue, from city squares to large arenas in the United States. He promises each audience that he'll sing until they are tired, making his concerts last from two and a half to four hours. Maintaining the ranchera tradition, Fernández always performs wearing the charro
, an embroidered suit and sombrero.
His pride in tradition and dedication to his fans has led to him to perform when many other artists would have canceled. He still reminds his people and fans with his famous phrase His father died in 1970, just as Fernandez was about to go onstage. Overwhelmed by the tragic news but determined not to let the crowd go without a show, Fernandez went onstage and performed. By the end of the night the critics were comparing him to other famous ranchero artists like José Alfredo Jiménez
, Jorge Negrete
, and Javier Solís
. Since that moment his music has expanded very rapidly. In 1998 Fernández continued to tour despite the kidnapping of his oldest son. (He was released four months later when ransom was paid.)
Fernández has recorded more than 50 albums in 35 years and claims to have 300 more songs recorded, making another 30 albums possible even if he retires. When he records an album he spends 12–13 hours in the studio recording up to 18 songs. He takes a day off and then returns for another marathon session, recording another 15 or more songs. From those recordings, he and his producer choose 12. Fernández's greatest hit was "Volver, volver," released in 1976; his first million-selling album was 1983's 15 Grandes con el número uno. In 1987 he launched his first tour outside the United States and Mexico when he traveled to Bolivia
and Colombia
.
. The album earned him Billboard and Univision's Latin Music Award for Mexican Regional Male Artist of the Year, which he won five times from 1989 to 1993.
In 1994, Fernandez was nominated for a Best Mexican-American album grammy for his album Lastima Que Seas Ajena, but lost the award to Selena
for her album Selena Live!
.
In 2002 Fernandez was recognized by the Latin Recording Academy as Person of the Year
. The same year he celebrated his thirty-fifth anniversary in the entertainment industry, a career in which he has sold more than 50 million records. He has 51 albums listed on the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) registry for gold, platinum, and multiplatinum selling records. With 35 years of experience under his belt, Fernandez has helped maintain a Mexican tradition that may very well pass away when he does. For someone who was told he'd be better off selling peanuts than singing professionally, Fernandez has made a tremendous impact on the music of his homeland. He also has a star placed with his name at the walk of fame
in Hollywood, California. Over five thousand people attended the ceremony when he got his star, which is a record in itself.
Fernandez also has an arena
in Guadalajara named in his honor. He also has had a star placed with his handprints and name at the Paseo de las Luminarias
in Mexico City
. In 2010, Fernández was awarded his first Grammy Award
for Best Regional Mexican Album
for the album Necesito de Tí
.
In 2011, production began on the The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vicente Fernandez, a narrative feature film that pays homage to Fernandez's enduring legacy.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
singer, producer and actor. Known as Chente or El rey de la canción ranchera (The king of ranchera music) throughout the Latin world, Vicente Fernández, who started his career singing for tips on the street, has become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to many movies. He is the father of the popular singer Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro Fernández is a Mexican singer. Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" by the media and his fans, he has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. Alejandro is the son of the ranchera singer Vicente Fernández. He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as...
and Vicente Fernandez Jr.
Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing. His repertoire is pure ranchera
Ranchera
Ranchera is a genre of the traditional music of Mexico originally sung by only one performer with a guitar. It dates to the years of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. It later became closely associated with the mariachi groups which evolved in Jalisco. Ranchera today is also played...
, a style described by the Miami Herald as representing "the Mexico of old – a way of life romanticized by rural ranches, revolution, and philandering caballeros". He has sold over 65 million copies worldwide.
Early life
Born in Huentitán El Alto, JaliscoJalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, Mexico, Fernandez spent the early years of his life on his father Ramon's ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
. As a little boy Vicente also worked at a young age for his uncle as a waiter, dish washer, cashier, and finally the manager of his uncle's restaurant. He was known to all the people as "Chente". fdd the idyllic ranchera lifestyle was instilled in him. His mother often took him to see the films of Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
José Pedro Infante Cruz , better known as Pedro Infante, is the most famous actor and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and is an idol of the Latinamerican people, together with Jorge Negrete and Javier Solís, who were styled the Tres Gallos Mexicanos . He was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa,...
. Fernandez told of the significance of these films: "When I was 6 or 7, I would go see Pedro Infante's movies, and I would tell my mother, 'When I grow up, I'll be like him.'" By age eight he had taken up the guitar and was practicing his singing in the style of the ranchera singers he heard on the radio.
Early musical influences
As a boy he sang at a festival in ArandasArandas
Arandas is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.-Population:...
, Mexico where he won the contest. Later in his life at the age of twenty-one he competed in a contest where he won thirty-one pesos. But In 1954, Fernandez won an amateur contest sponsored by a Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
television station. It was his first break into performing and he began to play at local clubs and gatherings. Around this time, however, Fernandez's father lost the ranch and the family moved into the city of Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
. Fernandez, who had dropped out of school in the fifth grade, began working odd jobs in the city such as janitor, dishwasher, waiter – whatever he could find. All the while, he still held to his musical aspirations.
In 1960 Fernandez devoted himself to music full time. He went back to Jalisco
Jalisco
Jalisco officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is located in Western Mexico and divided in 125 municipalities and its capital city is Guadalajara.It is one of the more important states...
, where he performed as a busker while also appearing occasionally on the television show La Calandria musical. After a couple of years Fernandez tried his luck in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, where he found a job singing in a restaurant called El Amanacer Tapatio. When he wasn't working he was auditioning for recording companies, and constantly being turned down.
The time Fernandez spent in Mexico City was discouraging. By 1963 he left to marry a former neighbor, Maria del Refugio "Cuca" Abarca Villasenor. They now have three sons: Vicente, Jr., Gerardo, y Alejandro. The oldest, Vicente, Jr., was born three months premature in 1963; Fernandez's mother died within a week of Vicente, Jr.'s, birth.
Breakthrough
In 1966, in the spring of that year, Javier SolísJavier Solís
Javier Solís was a popular Mexican singer of boleros and rancheras, and a film actor.-Early history:...
, Mexico's most popular traditional singer, died. CBS Mexico, now Sony Discos, offered him a recording contract. He released his first recording, "Perdóname", with the company in 1966; Fernández still records for Sony Discos.
Fernández's career took off and has been nonstop ever since. He branched into acting with the film Tacos al Carbón, released in 1971. His first hit movie, for which he did the soundtrack, was La Ley del Monte, released in 1974. In the span of 20 years Fernández has acted, sung, and worked behind the scenes on more than 40 films. He stopped acting in 1991, feeling that he was too old to maintain the proper image for his movies.
Fernández was involved in a scandal where it was made public that he maintained a ten-year relationship with Patricia Rivera. Fernández met her while filming "El Arracadas" in 1977. Years later, she declared that her son Pablo Rodrigo was a product of their relationship, and Fernández gave him his last name; however, DNA tests have disproved this declaration.
Fernández works hard for his audiences and his performances are legendary. His adoring fans consistently pack the house, whatever the venue, from city squares to large arenas in the United States. He promises each audience that he'll sing until they are tired, making his concerts last from two and a half to four hours. Maintaining the ranchera tradition, Fernández always performs wearing the charro
Charro
Charro is a term referring to a traditional horseman from Mexico, originating in the central-western regions primarily in the state of Jalisco including: Zacatecas, Durango, Guanajuato, Morelos, Puebla...
, an embroidered suit and sombrero.
His pride in tradition and dedication to his fans has led to him to perform when many other artists would have canceled. He still reminds his people and fans with his famous phrase His father died in 1970, just as Fernandez was about to go onstage. Overwhelmed by the tragic news but determined not to let the crowd go without a show, Fernandez went onstage and performed. By the end of the night the critics were comparing him to other famous ranchero artists like José Alfredo Jiménez
José Alfredo Jiménez
José Alfredo Jiménez was a Mexican singer-songwriter in the ranchera style whose songs are considered an integral part of Mexico's musical heritage....
, Jorge Negrete
Jorge Negrete
Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time....
, and Javier Solís
Javier Solís
Javier Solís was a popular Mexican singer of boleros and rancheras, and a film actor.-Early history:...
. Since that moment his music has expanded very rapidly. In 1998 Fernández continued to tour despite the kidnapping of his oldest son. (He was released four months later when ransom was paid.)
Fernández has recorded more than 50 albums in 35 years and claims to have 300 more songs recorded, making another 30 albums possible even if he retires. When he records an album he spends 12–13 hours in the studio recording up to 18 songs. He takes a day off and then returns for another marathon session, recording another 15 or more songs. From those recordings, he and his producer choose 12. Fernández's greatest hit was "Volver, volver," released in 1976; his first million-selling album was 1983's 15 Grandes con el número uno. In 1987 he launched his first tour outside the United States and Mexico when he traveled to Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
and Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
.
Awards
By the end of the 1980s Fernández had been famous for more than 22 years, yet he had never earned a major award and was beginning to think he would have to die before he was recognized. His patience was rewarded in 1990 when he released the album Vicente Fernandez y las clasicas de José Alfredo Jiménez, a tribute to Mexico's most famous songwriter, José Alfredo JiménezJosé Alfredo Jiménez
José Alfredo Jiménez was a Mexican singer-songwriter in the ranchera style whose songs are considered an integral part of Mexico's musical heritage....
. The album earned him Billboard and Univision's Latin Music Award for Mexican Regional Male Artist of the Year, which he won five times from 1989 to 1993.
In 1994, Fernandez was nominated for a Best Mexican-American album grammy for his album Lastima Que Seas Ajena, but lost the award to Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
for her album Selena Live!
Selena Live!
"Live!" or "Selena Live!" is a live album by American Tejano pop singer Selena, released on May 4, 1993 by EMI Latin. The album was re-released on September 22, 2002 as part of the Selena: 20 Years of Music collection that included spoken liner notes by her family, friends and her former band...
.
In 2002 Fernandez was recognized by the Latin Recording Academy as Person of the Year
Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
The Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year is an award presented annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the same organization that distributes the Latin Grammy Awards, to commend musicians for their artistic achievement in the Latin music industry and dedication to...
. The same year he celebrated his thirty-fifth anniversary in the entertainment industry, a career in which he has sold more than 50 million records. He has 51 albums listed on the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) registry for gold, platinum, and multiplatinum selling records. With 35 years of experience under his belt, Fernandez has helped maintain a Mexican tradition that may very well pass away when he does. For someone who was told he'd be better off selling peanuts than singing professionally, Fernandez has made a tremendous impact on the music of his homeland. He also has a star placed with his name at the walk of fame
Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame consists of more than 2,400 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California...
in Hollywood, California. Over five thousand people attended the ceremony when he got his star, which is a record in itself.
Fernandez also has an arena
Arena VFG
Arena V.F.G. is an indoor arena located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The arena can accommodate between 3,500 and 15,000 people. It is mainly used for sporting events and concerts.-Name:...
in Guadalajara named in his honor. He also has had a star placed with his handprints and name at the Paseo de las Luminarias
Plaza de las Estrellas
Plaza 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
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. In 2010, Fernández was awarded his first Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Regional Mexican Album
Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album
The Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album was awarded from 2009 to 2011. Previous to this field, Regional Mexican albums were awarded within the Best Mexican/Mexican American Album field....
for the album Necesito de Tí
Necesito de Tí (album)
Necesito de Tí is a studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on July 7, 2009 by Sony BMG. The album earned the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.-Track listing:-Sales and certifications:...
.
In 2011, production began on the The Man Who Shook The Hand of Vicente Fernandez, a narrative feature film that pays homage to Fernandez's enduring legacy.
Discography
- 2010: El Hombre Que Mas Te AmóEl Hombre Que Más Te AmóEl hombre que más te amó is the 81st studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on October 5, 2010 by Sony BMG.-Track listing:-Sales and certifications:-External links:*...
- 2010: Un Mexicano en la MéxicoUn Mexicano en la MéxicoUn Mexicano en la México is the title of a live album and DVD formant released by Mexican performer Vicente Fernández on October 5, 2010.-Track listing:-Sales and certifications:-External links:*...
- 2009: Necesito de TíNecesito de Tí (album)Necesito de Tí is a studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on July 7, 2009 by Sony BMG. The album earned the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Album.-Track listing:-Sales and certifications:...
- 2008: Primera Fila
- 2007: Para SiemprePara SiemprePara siempre is the 79th studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on September 18, 2007 by Sony BMG. Written and produced by Joan Sebastian, and co-produced by Jesús Rincón, the album is a successful mariachi record. It has sold two million copies worldwide, and is one of the...
- 2006: La Tragedia del VaqueroLa Tragedia del VaqueroLa Tragedia del Vaquero is a studio album released by Mexican singer Vicente Fernández on November 14, 2006 by Sony Music.-Track listing:-External links:* * [] La Tragedia del Vaquero on allmusic.com...
- 2006: The Living Legend
- 2005: Y Sus Corridos Consentidos
- 2005: Mis Duetos
- 2004: Se Me Hizo Tarde La Vida
- 2002: Vicente y Alejandro Fernández En Vivo Juntos Por Última VezEn Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima VezEn Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez is the twelfth album by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández. Recorded live in a concert with his father Vicente Fernández in Mexico City that concludes their extensive tour that took them through Center and South America, the final concert that lasted more than 5...
- 2002: Historia de un Idolo, Vol. II
- 2001: Más Con El Numero Uno
- 2000: Historia de un Idolo, Vol. 1Historia de Un Idolo, Vol. 1Historia de Un Ídolo, Vol. 1 is a compilation album released in 2000 by ranchero music performer Vicente Fernández...
- 2000: Lobo Herido
- 1999: Y Los Mas Grandes Exitos De Los Dandys
- 1998: Entre El Amor Y Yo
- 1997: Estatua De Marfil
- 1996: Y Sus Canciones
- 1995: Aunque Me Duela El Alma
- 1994: Recordando A Los Panchos
- 1993: Lastima Que Seas Ajena
- 1992: Que de Raro Tiene
- 1991: El Charro Mexicano
- 1990: Y Las Clasicas De José Alfredo Jiménez
- 1990: Mientras Ustedes No Dejen De Aplaudir...
- 1989: Por Tu Maldito Amor
- 1988: Mujeres Divinas/El Cuatrero (same album but different titles and track listing)
- 1988: Lo Mejor De La Baraja Con El Rey
- 1987: Motivos Del Alma
- 1987: Dos Corazones (with Vikki CarrVikki CarrVikki Carr is an American singer and humanitarian from El Paso, Texas. She has performed in a variety of music genres, including jazz, pop and country, but has enjoyed her greatest success singing in Spanish.-Career:After taking the stage name 'Vikki Carr', she signed with Liberty Records in 1962...
) - 1986: Le Canta A America Latina
- 1986: Hoy Platiqué Con Mi Gallo
- 1985: De Un Rancho A Otro
- 1984: Un Mexicano En La Mexico
- 1984: 15 Nuevos Exitos Con El Idolo de Mexico
- 1983: 15 Grandes Con El Número 1
- 1982: Es La Diferencia
- 1981: El Numero Uno
- 1981: Alejandra y Los Valses Clásicos
- 1980: De Que Manera Te Olvido/El Tapatio (Same album but under two different names)
- 1979: El Tahúr
- 1978: Mi Amigo El Tordillo
- 1978: A Pesar De Todo
- 1977: Canta Para Recordar
- 1977: La Muerte De Un Gallero
- 1976: A Tu Salud
- 1975: Gusta Usted? Joyas Rancheras al Estilo de Vicente Fernandez
- 1974: El Hijo Del Pueblo
- 1973: El Idolo de Mexico
- 1973: Toda Una Ecopa
- 1972: Vicente Fernandez (Con La Misma Tijera)
- 1972: ¡Arriba Huentitán!
- 1972: Vicente Fernandez (Lo Siento Por Ti)
- 1971: Camino Inseguro
- 1970: Vicente Fernandez (Me Esta Esperando Maria)
- 1970: Ni En Defensa Propia
- 1969: Palabra de Rey
- 1968: Vicente Fernandez (El Remedio)
- 1967: La Voz Que Usted Esperaba
Filmography
- 1991 - Mí querido viejo (My dear old man)
- 1990 - Por tu maldito amor (For Your Damned Love)
- 1989 - El cuatrero (The Rustler)
- 1988 - Entre Compadres Te Veas (You Find Yourself Among Friends)
- 1987 - El Diablo, El Santo Y El Tonto (The Devil, the Saint, and the Fool)
- 1986 - El Macho (The Male One)
- 1985 - El Embustero (The Liar)
- 1985 - Sinvergüenza pero honrado (Shameless but Honorable)
- 1984 - Acorralado (Cornered)
- 1984 - Matar O Morir (Kill or Die)
- 1983 - Un hombre llamado el Diablo (A Man Called the Devil)
- 1983 - Una Pura y Dos Con Sal (One Pure and Two with Salt)
- 1983 - El Sinverguenza (The Shameless One)
- 1982 - Juan Charrasqueado & Gabino Barrera
- 1981 - Todo un Hombre (All a Man)
- 1980 - Como Mexico no Hay Dos (Like Mexico there is no other)
- 1980 - Picardia Mexicana Numero Dos (Mexican Rogueishness Number Two)
- 1979 - El Tahúr (The Gambler)
- 1978 - El Coyote y la Bronca (The Coyote and the Row)
- 1977 - Picardia Mexicana (Mexican Rogueishness)
- 1977 - El Arracadas (The Earringer)
- 1975 - Dios los Cria (God Raises Them)
- 1974 - Juan Armenta el Repatriado (Juan Armenta, The Repatriated One)
- 1974 - El Albañil (The Bricklayer)
- 1974 - La Ley Del Monte (The Law of the Woods)
- 1973 - Entre Monjas Anda El Diablo (The Devil Walks Between Nuns)
- 1973 - El Hijo del Pueblo (Son of the People)
- 1972 - Jalisco Nunca Pierde (Jalisco Never Loses)
- 1971 - Tu Camino Y El Mio (Your Road and Mine)
- 1971 - Uno Y Medio Contra El Mundo (One and a Half Against the World)
- 1971 - Tacos Al Carbon (Grilled Tacos)
External links
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- Sony Music