Rocío Banquells
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| Born |
María del Rocío Banquells Núñez 22 June 1958 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Spouse(s) | Pedro Méndez (1979-1984) Jorge Berlanga (1985-2005) |
| Children | Pamela Méndez Banquells Jorge Berlanga Banquells Jr. |
| Parent(s) |
Rafael Banquells (deceased) Dina de Marco (deceased) |
| Relatives |
Sylvia Pasquel (half-sister) Jose Manuel Banquells (brother) Mary Paz Banquells (sister) Ariadne Banquells (sister) Rafael Banquells Jr. (brother) Alfredo Adame (brother-in-law) |
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Rocío Banquells (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈsi.o βaŋˈkels]; born María del Rocío Banquells Nuñez, 22 June 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.
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.
In 1979, Rocio starred in the Mexican telenovelas's international success Los ricos tambien lloran, alongside Verónica Castro. Other memorable Banquells TV performances are Bianca Vidal (1983) and La fiera (1984). She realized memorable interpretations especially in playing evil characters. In 1985 she began her musical career with the album Rocío Banquells, that includes the 1980s superhits Este hombre no se toca, Luna Mágica and Abrazame.
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