Antonio Prieto(1926-2011)

Antonio Prieto was a Chilean crooner who enjoyed great success as a recording artist in Latin America in the 1950s and 1960s. His popularity won over film producers and he was cast in several musical comedies mainly playing himself as in "Vacaciones en Acapulco" (1961). He was also featured singing the main theme in films such "Acapulqueña" (1959) and "La novia" (1962). However he did play the leading male role in "La pérgola de las flores" (1965) filmed in Chile. He was also seen quite often singing his greatest hits on television variety shows.