Roberto Blanco facts for kids
Roberto Zerquera Blanco (born June 7, 1937, in Tunis) is a famous German singer, actor, and entertainer. He is known for his lively "schlager" music. Roberto Blanco is of Afro-Cuban heritage. He is very popular in German-speaking countries, with almost everyone in Germany knowing who he is!
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Early Life and Beginnings
Roberto Blanco's father was Alfonso Zerquera, a Cuban artist. His mother was Mercedes Blanco. Roberto grew up in cities like Beirut and Madrid. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only two years old. After finishing school, he started studying medicine in Madrid, but he decided to stop after two semesters to follow his passion for entertainment.
A Star is Born: Roberto's Career
Roberto Blanco's journey into entertainment began in 1957. He appeared in a movie called Der Stern von Afrika (The Star of Africa). His singing career took off when he started performing with the legendary Josephine Baker.
Becoming a Hit Singer
In the 1960s, Roberto Blanco became a big music star on his own. He also acted in several movies, including All People Will Be Brothers and Three Men in the Snow.
A big moment in his career was in 1969. He won the German "Schlager-Festspiele" (a music festival) with his song "Heute so, morgen so" (meaning "Today like this, tomorrow like that"). After this win, he released many successful albums.
His music career reached its peak in 1972 with two very popular songs: "Ein bisschen Spass muss sein" ("A little fun is a must") and "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko" ("The Puppeteer of Mexico"). Since then, Roberto Blanco has often appeared on music and variety TV shows, especially on ZDF's Hitparade.
Popular Songs
Here are some of Roberto Blanco's well-known songs:
- 1969 – "Heute so, morgen so"
- 1972 – "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko"
- 1972 – "Ein bisschen Spaß muss sein"
- 1972 – "Ich komm' zurück nach Amarillo"
- 1979 – "Der Clap Clap Song"
- 1990 – "Resi bring Bier" (a duet with Tony Marshall)
- 2004 – "Ein bisschen Spaß muss sein" (a new version with Captain Jack)
Selected Movies
- The Bloody Vultures of Alaska (1973)
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Blanco (cantante) para niños
