Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante was a Mexican singer and actor who became an icon of the golden age of Mexican cinema. He remains one of the most beloved figures in Mexican culture.
Origins
Born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Infante acted in over 60 films from 1939 until his death and recorded more than 350 songs, dying in a plane crash in 1957.
The sound
His music is classic ranchera, delivered with a warm, heartfelt voice that made him the definitive romantic balladeer of his era.
Legacy
A posthumous Silver Bear winner at the Berlin Film Festival, Infante remains a cultural legend whose recordings and films are cherished generations later.
Signature song
Cien Años
“Cien Años” is one of his signature songs, a timeless ranchera that epitomizes his romantic appeal.
Top songs
- 1
Cien Años ★
15 Inmortales de Pedro Infante · 1971
- 2
Cucurrucucú Paloma
Pedro Infante y Amalia Mendoza · 1991
- 3
Amorcito Corazón
15 Inmortales de Pedro Infante · 1983
- 4
Las Mañanitas
Las Mañanitas con Pedro Infante · 1950
- 5
Ella
No Supe Decirte Adiós · 1943