Vicente Fernández, who died in 2021, was a renowned Mexican singer, performer, and filmmaker known as “Chente,” or the “King of Ranchera Music.” He produced more than 100 albums and achieved 40 charts on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, including 25 top 10s and six number one hits.
His most famous songs include ““Por Tu Maldito Amor,” “Aca Entre Nos,” “Estas Celos,” “Dos Corazones,” and “El Ultimo Beso.”Fernández also holds the record for the most Hot Latin Songs chart appearances by a solo artist in Mexico, with 61. He has won eight Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards.
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- Full name: Vicente Fernández Gómez
- Nickname: Chen Te
- Date of birth: February 17, 1940
- Age: 84
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Juanitat El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Height: 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
- Parents: Ramón Fernández Orozco and Paula Gómez de Fernández
- Siblings: Four siblings
- Spouse: María del Refugio Abarca Villaseñor
- Children: Vicente Fernandez Jr., Gerardo Fernandez, Alejandro Fernandez, and Alejandra Fernandez Abarca
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Vicente Fernández, 84 years old in 2024, was born in Juantitan El Alto, Jalisco, on February 17, 1940. His parents, Ramón Fernández Orozco and Paula Gómez de Fernández, were ranchers and housewives.
When he was a child, he would accompany his mother to watch movies, the main character of which was Pedro Infante and Jorge NegreteHe would tell his mother that he wanted to be like them when he grew up. At age 8, he was given a guitar and began learning to play it while studying folk music.
Due to financial difficulties, Fernandez’s family moved to Tijuana after he graduated from elementary school. As a teenager, Fernandez worked in various jobs, including as a mason, painter, and carpenter. He often sang while working, so many construction companies invited him to work as a worker.
He later worked as a cashier in his uncle’s restaurant and began singing at the age of 14 in restaurants and weddings and joined different mariachi bands.
He gained recognition from locals after appearing on a radio show Amanesel Tapatio In Jalisco. At the age of 21, he made his first television appearance The musical La Calandria.
personal life
Vicente Fernández married María del Refucio Abarca Villaseño, nicknamed “Cuquita,” in 1963. The couple’s love story began in their hometown of Guadalajara, where they met and fell deeply in love.
Their marriage was the cornerstone of Vicente’s life, providing him with unwavering support and companionship throughout his illustrious career.
Together they have four sons, Vicente Jr., Gerardo, Alejandro and Alejandro Fernández Abarca, who have followed in their father’s footsteps with varying degrees of success in the entertainment industry.
Profession
Fernández had to wait a decade to establish himself in the music world, and after the death of José Alfredo Jiménez, a prominent figure in rancho music in 1973, Fernández became a prominent figure.
His album “The world’s silent voice” “El Rey,” “El Hijo del Pueblo” and “Para Recordar》 sold millions of copies, cementing his success.
This song”Return to Return” was released in 1976, bringing him fame in the United States and other parts of the continent. In the 1980s, Fernández’s music shifted to focus on immigration themes, such as the song “Los Mandados. ” During this time, he established his ranch, “Los 3 Potrillos,” as a center for music production.
By 1991, he was being compared toMexican Sinatra” received widespread attention from the American media and released a series of classic ranch music albums. In 1998, his son Vicente Jr. was kidnapped for a $5 million ransom, and Fernández Sarrez paid part of the ransom to secure his son’s release.
Awards
In 1990, Fernández released the album Classics of Vicente Fernández and José Alfredo Jiménez, paying tribute to José Alfredo Jiménez, the famous Mexican songwriter who had a great influence on his music.
The album earned Fernández five Latin Music Awards for “Mexico Male Vocalist of the Year” from Billboard and Univision between 1989 and 1993. In 1998, Fernández was inducted into Billboard’s Latin Music Hall of Fame. On November 11, 1998, his star on the Walk of Fame was officially unveiled.
In 2002, the Latin Recording Academy named Fernandez Person of the Year, marking his 35th year in the entertainment industry. He has sold more than 50 million records in the industry and has been inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame. He has 51 albums certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Fernández’s handprint and star can be found in Mexico City’s Paseo de las Luminarias (Plaza des Stars). In addition, in 2005, an arena in Guadalajara was named after him, and he was in the “Mariachi Plaza” was held in Guadalajara in 2019.
net worth
According to multiple reports, Vicente Fernandez had a net worth of $25 million at the time of his death, a fortune he amassed over decades of successful careers as a Mexican actor, singer, and producer.
die
Fernández died on December 12, 2021, from complications of a spinal injury at the age of 81. Many mourned his death, including Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who praised him as an icon of Mexican culture.
Fans and fellow musicians paid tribute to Fernandez, highlighting his huge influence and the end of an era in Mexican music.
dispute
In February 2021, Mexican singer Vicente Fernández was accused of sexually assaulting 17-year-old singer Lupita Castro 40 years ago. Castro claimed that she remained silent due to Fernández’s influence and threats of violence.
With the advent of a film called “The Last King” The show has been criticized for its portrayal of certain aspects of Fernandez’s life.
A proposal to rename a street in Boyle Heights, California, after Vicente Fernandez has sparked controversy as some argue that the singer’s past comments and actions make him unworthy of the honor.
social media
- Instagram: No
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- el alacadas
- Eye of Monte
- between friends
- Grilled corn tortillas
Discography
- forever
- the best
- 15 stars
- Movie Songs
books
- My Story: The Writings of Vicente Fernandez (2012)
