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Pedro Infante

Pedro Infante is a celebrated icon of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and a beloved ranchera singer, whose legacy has continued to capture the hearts of fans and influence the Latin music scene to this day, despite his tragic death in 1957. Born José Pedro Infante Cruz on November 18, 1917, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, he rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s as part of the trinity of Mexican cinematic giants along with Jorge Negrete and Javier Solís. Affectionately known as the "Idol of Mexico," Infante's career was marked by over 60 films and a prolific music catalog with numerous hits that have become timeless classics, such as "Amorcito Corazón," "Besame Mucho," and "Cien Años."

Pedro Infante's artistry transcended the boundaries of film and music, cementing his place as a cultural symbol of Mexican identity and machismo, with roles that often portrayed him as a man of the people. His tragic death in an airplane crash at the peak of his career on April 15, 1957, plunged the nation into mourning and immortalized him as a legend. Hundreds of thousands attended his funeral, and his films and music have been lovingly preserved and celebrated through various remastered releases, including the 2023 digital remastering of "Pedro Infante En El Cine," along with several compilations commemorating anniversaries of his life's work, such as "55 Aniversario" and "57 Aniversario." His influence endures, as new generations continue to discover and celebrate his lasting impact on Mexican culture and the wider Latino entertainment landscape.

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