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Pedro Infante was a Mexican movie actor and singer who is considered an icon of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. With over 50 films to his name, he earned recognition for his acting, singing, and dancing skills and is one of the most beloved actors in Mexico.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1917</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pedro Infante is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 18, 1917, Pedro Infante was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1935</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Makes a Film Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Infante makes his film debut in the Mexican movie Allá en el Rancho Grande.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1940</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>1st Lead Role in a Film</div><div class='timeline-text'>Infante stars as the lead actor in the film Nosotros los Pobres.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Infante Becomes a Superstar</div><div class='timeline-text'>His performance in the film Tizoc brings him international fame and establishes him as a superstar.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tragic Plane Crash</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pedro dies in a plane crash in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico at the age of 41.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Legacy Lives On</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Pedro Infante Museum opens in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Google Doodle Honors Infante</div><div class='timeline-text'>Google honors Pedro Infante's 102nd birthday with a special Google Doodle.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Was a Great Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pedro Infante was an incredibly talented actor and singer. He excelled at drama, comedy, and musicals, and he was well known for his performances in films such as El Último Cuplé, Los Tres Huastecos, and Vuelven los Campeones Justicieros. His performance style was both humorous and heartfelt.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Had a Huge Impact on Mexican Culture</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pedro Infante had a huge impact on the culture of Mexico. His films were extremely popular throughout the country, particularly in rural areas where he was seen as a symbol of hope. He also wrote songs that are now considered to be classics of Mexican music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Was an Iconic Figure</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Pedro Infante is still remembered today as one of the most iconic figures in Mexican cinema. His films have become timeless classics, and his legacy lives on through the countless fans who continue to watch his movies and listen to his music. He will always remain an important part of Mexican history and culture.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Best Selling Movie Star of All Time</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pedro Infante was the best-selling Mexican movie star of all time. He starred in over 60 films throughout his career.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Singer to be Given a Monument</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pedro Infante is the first singer to be given a monument in Mexico City, which was unveiled in 2002.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pioneered Latin Music Genres</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pedro Infante is credited with pioneering several Latin music genres including bolero and ranchera.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Learned to Play Instruments by Ear</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pedro Infante was a talented musician who learned to play instruments by ear. He played the guitar, violin, and charango.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Known for His Charitable Work</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pedro Infante was known for his charitable work, donating large sums of money to help those in need and visiting orphanages in Mexico City.</p></div></div>
Pedro Infante was a Mexican actor and singer born on November 18, 1917, and sadly passed away on April 15, 1957, at the age of 39. He is best remembered for his legacy of over 70 films and for his iconic rendition of the traditional Mexican song "Caminito de Guerrero".
