About Rafael Vázquez
Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 93). Rafael Vázquez was a Mexican singer, composer, film actor and songwriter.
Rafael Vázquez (26 March 1929 – 22 July 2022) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, and actor. Born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, he studied voice with singing teacher Carlos Abreu before achieving success as a singer at Mexico City radio station XEW in 1950. In 1959, he married Mexican singer and actress Carmela Rey, with whom he formed the successful duet Carmela y Rafael,
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Who was Rafael Vázquez?
Mexican singer
When was Rafael Vázquez born?
Rafael Vázquez was born on 26 March 1929 in Tampico.
When did Rafael Vázquez die?
Rafael Vázquez died on 22 July 2022.
What was Rafael Vázquez's occupation?
Rafael Vázquez was a singer, composer, film actor and songwriter.
What nationality was Rafael Vázquez?
Rafael Vázquez was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Vázquez. https://biography.guide/rafael-vazquez/
MLA: "Rafael Vázquez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafael-vazquez/.
Chicago: "Rafael Vázquez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rafael-vazquez/.
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