Rocío Banquells

Rocío Banquells (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈsi.o βaŋˈkels]; born María del Rocío Banquells Nuñez on June 22, 1958 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Mexican pop singer 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.

Early life and career

Born in Monterrey, Mexico in 1958, Rocío is the daughter of Cuban actor and director Rafael Banquells and the actress Dina de Marco. She is half-sister of the actress Sylvia Pasquel (daughter of Rafael Banquells and the well-known actress Silvia Pinal). Her other siblings are Jose Manuel, Mary Paz, Ariadne and Rafael Jr.

Rocio began her career as a special guest in the 1968 Banquells's telenovela Gutierritoz. She moved to the stage in the early 1970s. In 1978 she starred in the musical Sound of Music along with the Mexican singer Lupita D'Alessio. Other notable stage performances of Rocío are in the Mexican versions of Grease, Evita, and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Rocío Banquells (album)

Rocío Banquells is the 1st studio album by Mexican pop singer Rocío Banquells. This album was released on 1985.

History

The album debut of the great Mexican singer Rocío Banquells. The album includes songs as Este hombre no se toca, Luna Mágica and Abrázame. The album is considered one of the classics of the Spanish-Language music of the 1980s.

Track listing

Tracks:

Singles

Covers

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