Biography
Antonio Aguilar Barraza (17 May 1919 – 19 June 2007) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, film actor, film producer, andscreenwriter. During his career, he recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and participated in more than 120 films. He was given the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" (The Horseman of Mexico) because he is credited with popularizing la charrería, considered to have originated in Mexico, to international audiences. To this day he has been the only Hispanic artist to sell out the Madison Square Garden of New York City for six consecutive nights in 1997. Aguilar was best known for singing traditional Mexican folk songs (rancheras) and ballads (corridos) as well for his roles in films concerning rural themes, such as the Mexican Revolution. He won the Latin ACE Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Emiliano Zapata in the 1970 epic film of the same name. He also portrayed Pancho Villa twice in film. In 1997, Aguilar was awarded the Special Golden Ariel for his "invaluable contribution and spreading of Mexican cinema". With his second wife, popular singer and actress Flor Silvestre, he had two sons, Antonio Aguilar Jr. and Pepe Aguilar, who also became singers and actors. His family is known collectively as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty).
Filmography
all 132
Movies 131
Producer 17
self 7
Screenplay 4
TV Shows 1
Writer 1
La Güera Chabela (1994)
El chivo (1992)
Blue Memories (1991)
El hijo de Lamberto Quintero (1990)
Domingo Corrales (1988)
Lamberto Quintero (1987)
Zapata en Chinameca (1987)
Contrabando y muerte (1986)
Astucia (1986)
El rey de oros (1984)
Noche de carnaval (1984)
Viva el chubasco (1983)
El ánima de Sayula (1982)
Long live Tepito! (1981)
Taste of Blood (1980)
Benjamín Argumedo el rebelde (1979)
Mi Caballo El Cantador (1979)
The Achievers (1978)
La muerte de un gallero (1977)
Volver, volver, volver (1977)
El moro de Cumpas (1977)
El Rey (1976)
Simon Blanco (1975)
La muerte de Pancho Villa (1974)
La yegua colorada (1973)
They Call Him Marcado (1971)
Emiliano Zapata (1970)
El ojo de vidrio (1969)
The Undefeated (1969)
Caballo prieto azabache (1968)
Our World (1967)
Los dos rivales (1966)
Alazán y enamorado (1966)
Juan Colorado (1966)
The Four Juanes (1966)
El alazán y el rosillo (1966)
La vida de Pedro Infante (1966)
Alma llanera (1965)
Escuela para solteras (1965)
Gabino Barrera (1965)
El bracero del año (1964)
Cazadores de asesinos (1962)
The White Horse (1962)
My Son, the Hero (1961)
Vacaciones en Acapulco (1961)
The Shadow of the Tyrant (1960)
La Cucaracha (1959)
Los muertos no hablan (1958)
Land of Men (1958)
El fin de un imperio (1958)
Cuatro contra el imperio (1957)
La barranca de la muerte (1955)
The Naked Woman (1953)
Crazy Love (1953)
Por el mismo camino (1953)
Far from Heaven (1952)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1919-05-17
Deathday
2007-06-19 (88 years old)
Birth Name
Pascual Antonio Aguilar Barraza
Birth Place
Tayahua, Mexico
Relationships
Flor Silvestre (1959 - 2007), Otilia Larrañaga (1958 - 1959)
Children
Antonio Aguilar Jr., Pepe Aguilar
Citizenships
Mexico
Also Known As
El charro de México, Tony Aguilar, El Charro de Mexico, José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza, Antonio 'Tony' Aguilar, Toni Aguilar , Tony Aguilar
Awards
ASCAP Latin Heritage Award, Lo Nuestro Excellence Award, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Premios Oye!
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