Rocío Jurado
Rocío Jurado | |
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On the front cover of a 1968 issue of Antena | |
| Born | María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado 18 September 1943 Chipiona, Cádiz, Spanish State |
| Died | 1 June 2006 (aged 62) Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain |
| Other names | La más grande ("The Greatest") |
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| Years active | 1960–2006 |
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| Musical career | |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Award | See below |
María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado (18 September 1943 – 1 June 2006), simply known as Rocío Jurado (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈθi.o xuˈɾaðo]), was a Spanish singer and actress.
Nicknamed La más grande ("The Greatest"), Rocío Jurado sold more than 16 million records, making her one of the best-selling Spanish female singers. She received 5 platinum and 30 gold discs. In 2000, in New York City, she won the prize "La voz del Milenio" for best female voice of the 20th century.