About Cuco Sánchez
Lived 1921 – 2000 (aged 79). Cuco Sánchez was a Mexican singer-songwriter, singer, composer, actor, musician and guitarist.
José Refugio "Cuco" Sánchez Saldaña (3 May 1921 – 5 October 2000) In the same year he began singing on the XEW radio station, where he eventually had his own program.
Some of his early songs were "¡Qué rechulo es querer!", "Óigame, compadre", and "Yo también soy mexicano".
His songs were performed, recorded, and made famous by himself and various recording artists, such as Pedro Infante, Miguel Aceves Mejía, La Panchita, Amalia Mendoza, Verónica Loyo, Flor Silvestre, Antonio Aguilar, Dora María, Lucha Villa, Vikki Carr, Linda Ronstadt, Selena, and Chavela Vargas.
Sánchez was married to María Teresa de la Vega. He died of kidney failure on 5 October 2000 in Mexico City.
Selected filmography Engagement Ring (1951) The Minister's Daughter (1952) Pablo and Carolina (1957) It Happened in Mexico (1958) The Soldiers of Pancho Villa (1959)
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Who was Cuco Sánchez?
Mexican singer-songwriter and actor (1921–2000)
When was Cuco Sánchez born?
Cuco Sánchez was born on 3 May 1921 in Altamira, Tamaulipas.
When did Cuco Sánchez die?
Cuco Sánchez died on 5 October 2000 in Mexico City.
What was Cuco Sánchez's occupation?
Cuco Sánchez was a singer-songwriter, singer, composer, actor, musician and guitarist.
What nationality was Cuco Sánchez?
Cuco Sánchez was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cuco Sánchez. https://biography.guide/cuco-sanchez/
MLA: "Cuco Sánchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cuco-sanchez/.
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