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José José

José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (born February 17, 1948), known by his stage name José José, is a Mexican singer, musician and occasional actor. Born and raised in Mexico City into a family of musicians, José began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades. He later joined a jazz and bossa nova trio where he sang and played bass and double bass. José found success as a solo artist in the early 1970s. Demonstrating his vocal ability with a stunning performance of the song "El Triste" in a Latin music festival held in Mexico City in 1970, he climbed the Latin charts during the decade. Having achieved recognition as a balladeer, his singing garnered universal critical acclaim from musical peers and media. In the 1980s, after signing with Ariola Records, José rose to international prominence as one of the most popular and talented Latin performers. His 1983 album Secretos has sold over 7 million copies. With a large number of international hits, he received several Grammy nominations and recognitions worldwide. He sold out in venues such as the Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His music reached non Spanish-speaking countries like Japan, Israel and Russia. José has also forged a career as an actor, starring in movies such as Gavilán o Paloma and Perdóname Todo. Also known in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that has spanned more than four decades. Due to his vocals and popularity, José José is considered by the audience and the media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Mexican singers ever.


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Born:
Feb 17, 1948
Movie/TV Credits:
12
First Appeared:
In the movie Buscando una sonrisa 1972-04-06
Latest Project:
Movie Carlos Rivera: leyendas 2022-05-20
Known For
Poster of Las Lunas del Auditorio
Poster of Perdóname Todo
Poster of Sabor a mí
Poster of Buscando una sonrisa
Filmography
Movie Carlos Rivera: leyendas Self (archive footage) 2022-05-20
Movie Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar! Self 2004-01-27
Series Las Lunas del Auditorio Himself 2002-09-04
Movie Perdóname Todo Ricardo Alfaro 1995-05-25
Movie Sabor a mí 1988-12-22
Movie Gavilán o Paloma José Sosa 'José José' 1985-09-20
Movie Siempre en domingo self 1984-09-20
Movie The Beehive Prestamista 1982-10-11
Movie La discoteca del amor 1980-08-07
Movie La carrera del millón 1974-07-24
Movie Buscando una sonrisa José 1972-04-06
Movie Un sueño de amor 1972-08-31