Chelo Silva

Chelo (Consuelo Silva; born 1922) was a popular singer of Mexican bolero music who had a long career, spanning from the 1930s to the 1980s. She belongs to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

Early life She was born in Brownsville, Texas, on August 25, 1922, the eldest of seven children. As a teenager, Silva performed with her school and church, eventually performing locally with a local group, Tito Crixell Orchestra.

Career Silva became popular in Brownsville and was invited to perform on Americo Paredes' radio show. She continued to perform on the radio, as well as at the Continental Club in Corpus Christi, Texas, gaining popularity quickly through her spin on the romantic song style. Silva later married Leopoldo Morales Perez, with whom she had a daughter, Garnette Perez, and two sons, Rene and Les Perez.

Silva was inducted the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame in 2004. She was also inducted into the South Texas Music Walk of Fame.

Silva died of cancer on April 2, 1988, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Hits Among her most popular hits are "Está Sellado", "Sabes de Qué Tengo Ganas" "Amor Aventurero" and "Soy Bohemia".