Francisco Avitia
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Francisco Avitia Tapia, also known as El Charro Avitia, was a Mexican actor and singer. Born on May 13, 1915 in Valle de Zaragoza
, Chihuahua; Avitia is known for songs such as "Maquina 501" and "Caballo alazán lucero". He also acted in films as Primero soy mexicano
(1950) and El zurdo
(1965). Avitia died on June 30, 1995 in Mexico City
.
- Viva Mexico (1977) … Singer
Valle de Zaragoza
Valle de Zaragoza is a settlement in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Valle de Zaragoza...
, Chihuahua; Avitia is known for songs such as "Maquina 501" and "Caballo alazán lucero". He also acted in films as Primero soy mexicano
Primero soy mexicano
Primero soy mexicano is a 1950 Mexican drama-comedy film starring Joaquín Pardavé , Luis Aguilar, and Flor Silvestre.-Synopsis:...
(1950) and El zurdo
El zurdo
El zurdo is a 1965 Mexican drama film directed by Arturo Martínez and starring Rodolfo de Anda, Ofelia Montesco, and Irma Serrano.-Cast:*Rodolfo de Anda - Pedro 'El zurdo' *Ofelia Montesco - Victoria *Francisco Avitia - Taquero...
(1965). Avitia died on June 30, 1995 in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
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Television work
- 1977 Variedades de media noche (TV series)
- Viva Mexico (1977) … Singer
Filmography
- 1965 El zurdoEl zurdoEl zurdo is a 1965 Mexican drama film directed by Arturo Martínez and starring Rodolfo de Anda, Ofelia Montesco, and Irma Serrano.-Cast:*Rodolfo de Anda - Pedro 'El zurdo' *Ofelia Montesco - Victoria *Francisco Avitia - Taquero...
... Pancho, taquero - 1959 Sed de amor
- 1955 La venganza del Diablo
- 1951 El tigre enmascarado
- 1950 Primero soy mexicanoPrimero soy mexicanoPrimero soy mexicano is a 1950 Mexican drama-comedy film starring Joaquín Pardavé , Luis Aguilar, and Flor Silvestre.-Synopsis:...
... Fabian