Cuco Sánchez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Saldaña.
Cuco Sánchez
Cuco Sánchez in 1961
Background information
Born
José Refugio Sánchez Saldaña

(1921-05-03)3 May 1921
Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Died5 October 2000(2000-10-05) (aged 79)
Mexico City, Mexico
GenresRanchera, corrido
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, guitarist, actor
Years active1937–1997
LabelsColumbia Records, Caytronics
Spouse
María Teresa de la Vega

José Refugio "Cuco" Sánchez Saldaña (3 May 1921 – 5 October 2000) was a Mexican singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor.

Sánchez was one of Mexico's most popular singers and recorded most of his singles and studio albums for Columbia Records. He is also one of Mexico's most famous and prolific songwriters. His songs include "Anillo de compromiso", "Anoche estuve llorando", "Por qué peca esa mujer", "Fallaste, corazón", "La cama de piedra", "Siempre hace frío", "Arrieros somos", "No soy monedita de oro", "Del cielo cayó una rosa", "Cariño santo", "Nuestro gran amor", "Grítenme, piedras del campo", and "¡Qué manera de perder!".

He also acted in films and television series.

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