Rocío Banquells

Rocío Banquells
Born
María del Rocío Banquells Núñez

(1958-06-22) 22 June 1958
OccupationsSinger, actress, politician
Years active1970-present
Spouses
Pedro Méndez
(m. 1979; div. 1984)
Jorge Berlanga
(m. 1985; div. 2005)
Children2
Parent(s)Rafael Banquells
Dina de Marco
FamilySylvia Pasquel (half-sister)
Stephanie Salas (half niece)
Alfredo Adame (brother-in-law)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Label
Federal Deputy
from Mexico City's 14th district
In office
1 September 2021 – 31 August 2024
Preceded byAlfonso Ramírez Cuéllar
Succeeded byCarlos Hernández Mirón
Personal details
PartyCitizens' Movement (since 2022)
Other political
affiliations
PRD (until 2022)
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Rocío Banquells (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈsi.o βaŋˈkels]; born María del Rocío Banquells Nuñez; 22 June 1958) is a Mexican pop singer, politician, and actress, best known for her work on television, the stage and cinema of Mexico and Latin America. Her mezzo voice is one of the most versatile voices from Mexico. She sings operetta, ranchera, rock, and ballads.