He was featured in many Mexican movies and TV shows.
Famous Latinos
We honor and remember Latinx people who have made history in their communities and around the world.
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Garcia led Malo, known for their 1972 hit “Suavecito,” for 50 years.
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He also had a hit song with “If I Had a Hammer.”
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El Dany was a singer with the Cuban duo Yomil y El Dany, who had hits including the recent release “No Volveré.”
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He was best known for his novel “Bless Me, Ultima.”
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He was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame.
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“Into the Night” hit the Billboard Top 20 in 1980 and 1989.
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Cristal starred in TV’s “The High Chaparral” as well as in movies including “The Perfect Furlough” and “The Alamo.”
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Santana was the guitarist for Malo, who had a Top 20 hit in 1972 with the laid-back, bilingual “Suavecito.”
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Pérez de Cuéllar was the first and only secretary-general from the Americas.