Antonio Aguilar

A celebrated Mexican singer and actor, Antonio Aguilar must balance his rising stardom with his duty to preserve and promote the traditional equestrian sport of la charrería, risking his legacy if he fails to unite culture and fame.

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2007

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José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza, known as Antonio Aguilar or Tony Aguilar, was a renowned Mexican singer and actor. He recorded over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and appeared in more than 120 films. Aguilar was celebrated for his contributions to Mexican music and culture, particularly for popularizing the traditional equestrian sport la charrería on an international scale. He earned the honorific nickname "El Charro de México" for his role in bringing national attention to this cultural practice.

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