Enrique Guzmán facts for kids

Enrique Guzmán (born February 1, 1943) is a famous singer and actor from Mexico, born in Venezuela. He is known as one of the first artists to bring Rock & Roll music to Mexico. Other pioneers of Mexican rock include César Costa, Angélica María, Johnny Laboriel, and Alberto Vasquez. Enrique Guzmán is also the father of the well-known Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán. His former wife is the actress and singer Silvia Pinal.

Enrique Guzmán's Early Life and Music

Enrique Guzmán was born in Venezuela. His parents were from Mexico, and they moved back to Mexico when Enrique was seven years old. He studied at a school called Instituto Patria. Later, he started studying medicine at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, but he did not finish his studies.

Becoming a Rock Star

Enrique Guzmán became a huge rock star in Mexico. This happened during the second half of the 1900s. He was famous for singing popular 1950s rock songs in Spanish. For example, he sang a Spanish version of "Jailhouse Rock".

In 1958, he joined a band called "Los Teen Tops". The band included the Martínez brothers and piano player Sergio Martel. In 1959, they performed in the United States on CBS radio. They also released their very popular Spanish version of "La Plaga" (which was originally "Good Golly Miss Molly"). Enrique Guzmán also wrote many hit songs himself, like "Pensaba en tí" and "La Ronchita". He also wrote songs for other famous Latin artists.

Singing with Los Teen Tops in Argentina (1962)

Movies and TV Shows

Enrique Guzmán also acted in movies. One of his films was Canta Mi Corazón in 1965. Some of his other hit songs include Spanish versions of "Put Your Head on My Shoulder", "Rolly Polly", and "Bonnie Moronie". He also had an original song called "Dame Felicidad" ("Give Me Joy").

In the late 1960s, Enrique Guzmán and his wife, Silvia Pinal, had their own television show. It was called Silvia y Enrique. He has continued to record music for many years. He even recorded songs with his daughter, Alejandra Guzmán, in the 1990s and 2000s.

A Lasting Legacy

Enrique Guzmán has left his handprints at the Paseo de las Luminarias. This is a special place where famous people in Mexico are honored. He was added to this walk of fame in 1983 because of his important work in the music world. His ex-wife, his stepdaughter Sylvia Pasquel, and his daughter have also been honored there.

Enrique Guzmán's Family

Enrique Guzmán's first wife was the Mexican actress Silvia Pinal. They had two children together: the singer Alejandra Guzmán and the musician Luis Enrique Guzmán.

Enrique Guzmán is currently married to Rosalba Welter Portes Gil. They have two children together, named Daniela and Jorge Guzmán. Daniela has also performed in theater and musicals.

See also

In Spanish: Enrique Guzmán (cantante) para niños