Luis Aguilar

Luis Aguilar Manzo was a Mexican ranchera singer and actor born on January 29, 1918, in Hermosillo. Following military studies and service, he worked in the fishing industry until director Raúl de Anda encouraged him to begin a film career. Aguilar performed his debut at age 24 in the 1942 film Soy puro mexicano. He received his first leading role in Sota, caballo y rey in 1944. His role in the 1948 film El Gallo giro resulted in his nickname “El Gallo Giro”. Aguilar appeared in various productions including El 7 leguas (1955) and El látigo negro (1958). His musical career involved performing ranchera and mariachi music in nightclubs and soundtracks. He received the Ariel Award for Los años de Greta in 1992 and the Ariel de Oro in 1997. Aguilar died on October 24, 1997.