Vicente Fernández

Ranchera, Musical Artist

1940 –

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Who is Vicente Fernández?

Vicente "Chente" Fernández Gómez is a Mexican singer, actor, and film producer.

Nicknamed "El Rey de la Canción Ranchera" throughout the Hispanosphere, Fernández started his career singing for tips on the street, and has since become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to more than 30 films. He is the father of the popular singer Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernandez Jr. Vicente Fernandez has won seven Latin Grammy Awards and one Grammy award

Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing. His repertoire consists of rancheras, and other Mexican classics. He is accompanied live by a mariachi group, but he is not technically a mariachi musician, as he plays no instrument live. He has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

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Born
Feb 17, 1940
Jalisco
Also known as
  • Vincente Fernandez
  • Vicente Fernandez
  • Fernández, Vicente
  • Vicente Fernández Gómez
  • Chente
  • The king of ranchera music
  • Vicente Fernandez Gomez
  • El Rey de Mexico
  • El rey de la canción ranchera
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • Mexico
Profession
Lived in
  • Province of Guadalajara
  • Jalisco

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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