Mexican recording artist; singer-actor

Pedro Vargas

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Mexican recording artist; singer-actor
Record Labels
Awards Received
Order of Isabella the Catholic‎

Pedro Vargas Mata (San Miguel de Allende, 29 April 1906 – Mexico City, 30 October 1989) was a Mexican singer (tenor) and actor, from the golden age of Mexican cinema, participating in more than 70 films. He was known as the "Nightingale of the Americas", "Song Samurai" or "Continental Tenor".

Despite his training in opera, he dedicated his career to popular song, reaching international recognition and becoming one of the main interpreters of Agustín Lara.