Pedro Vargas
Pedro Vargas | |
|---|---|
Vargas in 1941 | |
| Born | Pedro Vargas Mata 29 April 1906 San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Died | 30 October 1989 (aged 83) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Other names | "Nightingale of the Americas", "Song Samurai", "Continental Tenor" |
| Occupations | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1928–1989 |
| Spouse | María Teresa Campos (m. 1931) |
| Children | 4 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Ranchera, Tango, Bolero, Lyrical |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | RCA Victor, RCA/Ariola |
Pedro Vargas Mata (29 April 1906 – 30 October 1989) was a Mexican tenor and actor, from the golden age of Mexican cinema, participating in more than 70 films. He was known as the "Nightingale of the Americas", "Song Samurai" or "Continental Tenor".
Despite his training in opera, he dedicated his career to popular song, reaching international recognition and becoming one of the main interpreters of Agustín Lara.