When was rocio durcal born

For the first time in her life, the future star spoke of her artistic aspirations and her desire to get into the hands of Mr.

Sanz, who wanted to launch her into stardom. Within a week, they gave their approval to the employer. While the future artist insisted, her parents feared the failure of their daughter. This, of course, did not occur. Sanz decided that the girl was placed in the care of private tutors to complete her secondary education and begin singing, dancing and acting.

Thus, Sanz must have picked the name of that family tradition. Later, she was declared Adoptive Daughter of this town and a street was named in her honor. In , after having two of her three children, she retired from the film industry and in re-launched her singing career.

She recorded the first of several albums of Mexican folk ranchera music produced by Juan Gabriel which sold millions of records not only in Mexico, but also Spain and the rest of Latin America. In , her doctors discovered a malignant lesion abnormal cancerous tissue in her lungs, which was treated with chemotherapy. The cancer later metastasized spread of cancer cells to her brain. She influenced many other female Mariachi singers from Mexico as well as the Hispanic community of the United States.

Artist descriptions on Last. Selected discography Successes. When decide to return. Although she also sang in several other styles -- pasodobles , cumbias , tangos and even rock -- rancheras were the heart and soul of her repertoire. In recent years, Durcal and Gabriel had a falling-out.

In a interview discussing her illness, Durcal revealed the inner strength and grace that friends and associates recalled Monday as part of her character. All Sections. About Us. B2B Publishing.