Photo: unknown (20th Century Fox) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What I admire most about Antonio Aguilar is that he refused to be just a voice. Over 150 albums and 120-plus films would be a full life on their own, but he chose to take Mexican charreria horsemanship to the world and earned the title El Charro de Mexico. To me that is the mark of someone who saw himself as a cultural steward, not merely an entertainer. The Hollywood star is nice, but I keep picturing him upright in the saddle, singing. That image of dignity, of carrying a tradition on horseback, is what makes him unforgettable to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Antonio Aguilar
- Name (Japanese)
- アントニオ・アギラー
- Reading
- あんとにお・あぎらー
- Born
- May 17, 1919 – June 19, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Tayahua, Zacatecas, Mexico
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / screenwriter / film producer / equestrian
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2000 Lo Nuestro Excellence Award
- 2000 ASCAP Latin Heritage Award
- 2000 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Premios Oye!
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.antonioaguilaroficial.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio%20Aguilar
Frequently asked questions
When was Antonio Aguilar born?
May 17, 1919 – June 19, 2007.
Where is Antonio Aguilar from?
Antonio Aguilar is from Tayahua, Zacatecas, Mexico.
What does Antonio Aguilar do?
Antonio Aguilar works as singer, film actor, screenwriter, film producer, equestrian.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.