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Jorge Negrete
Acting

Jorge Negrete
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1911-11-30,Guanajuato, Mexico
Gender
Male
Biography
Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in the City of Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated a great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. He spoke five languages: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, and even Nahuatl (a Mesoamerican dialect). Despite his brilliance, Negrete decided to abandon his studies at the age of thirteen to enroll in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar, Mexico’s military academy. This was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest for music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson, a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for Opera which led him to become well known in the United States. Handsome, with a very strong will and a trained, fascinating voice, he is still a top icon in Mexico, Spain and Latin America, more than 50 years after his death. His recording of "México Lindo y Querido" ("Beautiful and 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 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 Television for a TV 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. After working in Havana and Hollywood he was called to act in ¡Ay Jalisco, No Te Rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don’t Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre. Filming this film he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing concerts and making personal appearances. He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming the film.

Filmography

A Man, When He Is a Man

3.25

A Man, When He Is a Man
2023-04-09

5.365

Gran Casino
1947-06-12

4.875

The Abduction
1954-04-23

6.625

Teatro Apolo
1950-10-30

Dos tipos de cuidado

8.407

Dos tipos de cuidado
1953-11-05

A Letter of Love

6.429

A Letter of Love
1943-11-20

El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)

6.167

El rebelde (Romance de Antaño)
1943-03-09

The Rock of Souls

6.2

The Rock of Souls
1943-02-25

Una gallega en México

5.833

Una gallega en México
1949-12-31

Story of a Great Love

6.7

Story of a Great Love
1942-09-20

Juntos pero no revueltos

4.714

Juntos pero no revueltos
1939-01-06

El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!

6.5

El fanfarrón: ¡Aquí llegó el valentón!
1943-05-13

El Cementerio De Las Aguilas

6

El Cementerio De Las Aguilas
1938-12-12

6

Perjura
1938-11-11

Seda Sangre Y Sol

5.667

Seda Sangre Y Sol
1942-07-07

Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!

6.6

Ay, Jalisco, Don't Give Up!
1941-11-12

La madrina del diablo

6

La madrina del diablo
1937-09-09

The Straying Rooster

6.571

The Straying Rooster
1952-07-08

Cuando quiere un mexicano

6

Cuando quiere un mexicano
1944-08-10

6.4

El Jorobado
1943-05-05

Tierra De Pasiones

6

Tierra De Pasiones
1943-05-20

Camino de Sacramento

6.333

Camino de Sacramento
1945-04-11

Me he de comer esa tuna

6.222

Me he de comer esa tuna
1945-03-01

6.4

Canaima
1945-10-04

Hasta que perdió Jalisco

6

Hasta que perdió Jalisco
1945-09-13

Así se quiere en Jalisco

7.5

Así se quiere en Jalisco
1942-11-13

No basta ser charro

7.125

No basta ser charro
1946-04-11

El ahijado de la muerte

6.167

El ahijado de la muerte
1946-10-31

6

Fiesta
1941-11-28

Si Adelita se fuera con otro

6.111

Si Adelita se fuera con otro
1948-04-29

Out on the Big Ranch

5.8

Out on the Big Ranch
1949-01-21

En tiempos de la inquisición

6.333

En tiempos de la inquisición
1946-07-25

7.3

Reportaje
1953-11-13

5.714

Tal para cual
1953-01-15

5.875

The Possession
1950-01-01

5.667

Siempre tuya
1952-01-18

Jalisco canta en Sevilla

6.4

Jalisco canta en Sevilla
1949-01-31

6.25

Red Rain
1950-01-26

Los tres alegres compadres

6.2

Los tres alegres compadres
1952-04-11

The Immortal Charro

6.5

The Immortal Charro
1955-12-08

Cuando viajan las estrellas

6

Cuando viajan las estrellas
1942-06-05

6.167

La Valentina
1938-06-29

Hay un niño en su futuro

5.4

Hay un niño en su futuro
1952-02-22

6

Juan sin miedo
1938-07-25

Songs for After a War

6.636

Songs for After a War
1976-02-09

México de mis amores

6

México de mis amores
1979-10-12

Una luz en mi camino

6

Una luz en mi camino
1939-10-02