- Born
- Died
- Birth nameConsuelo Velázquez Torres
- Nickname
- Consuelito
- Gave her first piano concerto at 6 years-old, and her nickname Consuelito stuck during her formal education years in music. Gained the title of music teacher at 17 years old, and became soloist of the National Symphonic Orchestra, Mexico.
Besides "Besame Mucho", she was cherished for several other popular songs: "No Me Pidas Nunca", "Pasional", and "Dejame Quererte".
She was member of Mexican Parliament from 1979 to 1982.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Artemis-9
- SpouseMariano Rivera Conde(October 25, 1944 - 1977) (his death, 2 children)
- Her song "Besame Mucho" has become the most famous Spanish-language ballad in the world. It has been covered in many languages and by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Diana Krall, Sara Montiel, Céline Dion, Plácido Domingo, João Gilberto.
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