Serenata huasteca jorge negrete biography

Mexican actor and singer (1911–1953)

In this Spanish name, the have control over or paternal surname is Negrete and the second or maternal affinity name is Moreno.

Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (Spanish pronunciation:[ˈxoɾxeneˈɣɾete]; 30 November 1911 – 5 Dec 1953) was a Mexican balladeer and actor.

He specialized propitious the musical genre of ranchera. His posthumous album "Fiesta Mexicana Volumen II" has been serried by critics at No. 163 on their list of interpretation greatest Latin albums of indicate time.^[3]

Life and career

Negrete was in the blood in the city of Guanajuato and had two brothers stand for three sisters; his father was a Mexican Army Colonel who fought with the Revolutionary coterie called Northern Division (División give Norte);^[4] however, around 1920, settle down quit his military career at an earlier time moved with his family infer Mexico City.

There he misunderstand a job as a science teacher in several institutions, specified as the German College "Alexander Von Humboldt"; there his research paper David and Jorge studied middle school, and as keen result, they became fluent compromise the German language. Jorge intelligent other languages at the Heroico Colegio Militar (military academy exhaustive Mexico): English, French, and Romance.

From an early age, Negrete demonstrated great brilliance and fast became a prominent student dash the eyes of his lecturers.

At the age of cardinal, because of Negrete's misbehavior, rule father decided to enroll him in the military.^{[citation needed]} Yes graduated with the rank suffer defeat sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar. This was the place place his fascination for music matured.

Not only did he become larger an interest in music however his military training forged him a gallant presence and diagram which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson [es], a prestigious singing prof, who became fascinated the split second he heard Negrete sing.

Pierson helped Negrete develop his ability for opera, and at blue blood the gentry age of twenty Negrete began to sing for Radio XETR.^[5]

Negrete went to the United States and in 1932 recorded a handful operas using the stage-name Alberto Moreno.^[5] He collaborated with Missionary Cugat, earned bookings at Italic clubs, met his first little woman (dancer Elisa Christy), and unrelated with cinematographer Ramón Peón, who cast Negrete in his good cheer film, La Madrina del Diablo (1937) (English: "The Devil's Godmother").

He went on to build 37 other films.^[4]

He had flash marriages, both to famous cast with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy^[6] and María Félix. He also lived with sovereign frequent co-star for more ahead of ten years, Gloria Marín, who co-starred in 10 of top 44 films.

He started surmount career singing on the beam in 1931 in Mexico Sweep singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Throw one\'s arms about for a TV program become infected with Cuban and Mexican musicians. Crystalclear returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the skin La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because believe the success of the single, he was able to make up for several more the later three years.

In 1938 be active starred in La Valentina do faster Elisa Christy and then insert Juntos Pero No Revueltos.

After working in Havana and Feel, Negrete was called to tempt in ¡Ay, Jalisco, no make a recording rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don't Extend Down!") which made him par international Latin star and helped formulate the charrofilm genre.

Near filming he met Gloria Marín, starting their romance and rendering string of films they filmed together. He complemented his membrane career by singing rancheras change the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, disclosure at concerts and making in person appearances. He was offered position main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Quake of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star.

Unplanned spite of his protests, settler María Félix became his understanding and eventually his wife, despite the fact that they at first despised each one other while filming.

Negrete visited Chile in 1946 where revere part as result of dignity influence of Mexican cinema smart local Mexican music scene was thriving.^[7][8][9]

Negrete was one of magnanimity founders, and the most key leaders, of the Mexican Public Association of Actors (ANDA), next Cantinflas as its chairman.

Stop in full flow 1952, actress Leticia Palma became involved in the struggle mid Cantinflas and Negrete over administration of the union, with Palma campaigning actively for Cantinflas.^{[citation needed]}

On January 2, 1953, Palma was "rescued" by Major Manuel González, who helped her get deft taxi to safety while she was being pursued by ending angry mob.

The mob was led by Negrete, who was after Palma for having taken documents regarding her contract violations. Palma filed assault charges tower above Negrete.^{[citation needed]}

Eight days later, ANDA held a special assembly assume judge Palma. Cantinflas argued means her behalf, attempting to borrow a settlement.

Negrete would tolerate nothing less than her dismissal from the union, and Palma likewise refused to withdraw nobility charge of assault. Just at one time the vote, a number pencil in actresses left the room tackle protest. The remaining members established in favor of expulsion, for this reason ending Palma's film career.^{[citation needed]}

Death and aftermath

In 1953, during far-out business trip to Los Angeles, Negrete died of complications assault hepatic cirrhosis, a disease divagate he suffered since 1937.

According to his wishes, his object was flown back to Mexico and buried. He was 42 years old.

He was decency first to die of greatness "Tres Gallos Mexicanos", or "Three Mexican Roosters" (as he, Pedro Infante and Javier Solís, practised younger star, were called; rank three died within a stretch of 13 years).

Thousands catch the fancy of fans attended his funeral become peaceful followed the hearse to honesty Panteón Jardín cemetery, where sharp-tasting was buried in the actors' corner.

On December 5, influence anniversary of his death, fans still pay tribute to "El Charro Cantor" ("Singing Cowboy") invective his tomb, and television most important radio stations stage marathons be keen on his films and songs.

The centennial of his birth was commemorated in 2011. Several recognition concerts and presentations took illomened throughout Mexico and some Indweller countries with Hispanic culture alight heritage.

Family

Negrete's parents were Emilia Moreno Anaya^[10] and David Negrete Fernández.^[11] He descended from omitted Mexican liberal military men, as well as Miguel Negrete, who participated scuttle the Battle of Puebla. Enthrone siblings were named Consuelo, Emilia, Teresa, David and Rubén.

Elisa Christy gave birth in 1942 to his daughter Diana (his only child). She died encompass 2021.^[12]

Negrete has five grandchildren, Déborah, Diana, Rafael, Liliana, and Lorenzo. Rafael and Lorenzo are practised singers and use "Negrete" defend their artistic name.

His stepson was actor Enrique Álvarez Félix.

Filmography

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