Roberto Blanco facts for kids
Roberto Zerquera Blanco was born on June 7, 1937, in Tunis. He is a famous German singer, actor, and entertainer. Roberto is known for his lively performances and his unique blend of Afro-Cuban and German music styles. He has become one of the most successful entertainers in countries where German is spoken.
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Early Life and Family
Roberto Blanco's father was Alfonso Zerquera, a Cuban artist and storyteller. His mother was Mercedes Blanco. Roberto grew up in different cities, including Beirut and Madrid. Sadly, his mother passed away when he was only two years old. After finishing school, Roberto started studying medicine in Madrid. However, he decided to stop his studies after about a year to follow his passion for music and entertainment.
His Amazing Career
Roberto Blanco's career began in 1957 when he acted in a movie called Der Stern von Afrika (The Star of Africa). He started his singing journey with the legendary performer Josephine Baker. In the 1960s, Roberto became a big music star on his own. He also appeared in several films, including All People Will Be Brothers and Three Men in the Snow.
Winning Awards and Top Hits
In 1969, Roberto Blanco won a major German music competition called the "Schlager-Festspiele." He won with his popular song "Heute so, morgen so" (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 famous songs: "Ein bisschen Spass muss sein" (A little fun is a must) and "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko" (The Puppeteer of Mexico).
Since then, Roberto has been a regular guest on many music and variety TV shows. He often appeared on the popular German show Hitparade on the ZDF channel. He continues to entertain audiences with his energetic performances.
Popular Songs
Roberto Blanco has released many hit songs throughout his career. Here are some of his well-known singles:
- 1969 – "Heute so, morgen so"
- 1972 – "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko"
- 1972 – "Ein bisschen Spaß muss sein"
- 1972 – "Ich komm' zurück nach Amarillo"
- 1973 – "Ich bin ein glücklicher Mann"
- 1979 – "Der Clap Clap Song"
- 1990 – "Resi bring Bier" (a duet with Tony Marshall)
- 2001 – "Born to Be Alive" (with The Disco Boys)
- 2004 – "Ein bisschen Spaß muss sein" (a new version with Captain Jack)
Film Appearances
Besides his singing, Roberto Blanco has also acted in several movies. One of his selected film roles was in:
- The Bloody Vultures of Alaska (1973)
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Blanco (cantante) para niños
