Yolanda del Río facts for kids
Yolanda del Río is a famous Mexican singer and actress. She was born Yolanda Jaen López on May 27, 1955. Her hometown is Ixmiquilpan, in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico.
Yolanda del Río is well-known for her beautiful ranchera music. She also starred in several films. Some of her popular movies include Caminos de Michoacán (1979) and La India blanca (1982).
Early Life and Music Career
Yolanda was the youngest of four children. From a young age, she loved listening to music on the radio. She was inspired by famous ranchera singers like Lola Beltrán, Lucha Villa, and Amalia Mendoza.
Yolanda started training her voice very early. She wanted to become a singer. She developed a unique singing style, often described as melancholic. This style helped her become very popular.
She became one of the most important ranchera singers. This happened during the 1970s and 1980s. Her songs "Valgame Dios" and "Una Intrusa" were big hits. They even appeared on the Billboard Latin music charts.
Her Music Albums
Yolanda del Río has released many albums. One of her early and well-known albums is:
- La hija del nadie, released in 1972 by Arcano Records.
See also
In Spanish: Yolanda del Río para niños
