Pedro Infante

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pedro Infante born?November 18, 1917
2. Where was Pedro Infante born?Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
3. When did Pedro Infante die?April 15, 1957
4. What is the career commencement?1939
5. What is the filmography?Over 60 films, including many with his brother Ángel
6. Who was Pedro Infante?Pedro Infante was a famous Mexican singer and actor who made over 60 movies and sang many ranchera songs.

Ranchera: A genre of traditional Mexican music characterized by its narrative lyrics, often dealing with themes of love, patriotism, and rural life, typically performed with mariachi instrumentation.
Golden Age of Mexican Cinema: A period of peak production and critical acclaim for Mexican films, generally spanning from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s, during which Mexican cinema achieved significant international recognition.
Posthumously: Occurring, awarded, or achieved after the person's death.
Prolific: Producing a large volume of creative work; a highly productive artist.