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Pedro Vargas

Mexican singer and actor

For the footballer, see Pedro Gilberto Vargas. For the mass shooter, see Hialeah shooting.

Pedro Vargas

Born

Pedro Vargas Mata


()29 April

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Died30 October () (aged&#;83)

Mexico City

Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Years&#;active
Musical career
InstrumentVocals
LabelsRCA Victor

Musical artist

Pedro Vargas Mata (29 April [1] – 30 October ) was a Mexican tenor and actor, from the golden age of Mexican cinema, participating in more than 70 films.

He was known as the "Nightingale of the Americas", "Song Samurai" or "Continental Tenor".[2]

Despite his training in opera, he dedicated his career to popular song, reaching international recognition and becoming one of the main interpreters of Agustín Lara.

Biography

Early life

Vargas was born in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato on 29 April [1] and died on 30 Octob Pedro Vargas - QES