Vicente Fernandez is a Mexican World Music Singer, actor, and film producer whose career spans over fifty years. In 1976, he released ‘Volver, Volver,’ a ranchera that became a huge hit. In 2012, Vicente released Los 2 Vicente’s, a duet album with his son Vincente Fernandez Jr. Both of his sons, Vicente Fernandez Jr. and Gerardo, Alejandro, are well-known singers.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Vicente Fernandez |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Vicente “Chente” Fernández Gómez |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 84 years old |
| Birth Date: | February 17, 1940 |
| Birth Place: | Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality: | Mexican |
| Height: | 1.7M |
| Weight: | 78 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Maria del Refugio |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes ( (Alejandro, Alejandra, Vicente, and Gerardo) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | No |
| Is Vicente Fernandez Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Singer, Actor |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $30 million |
Vicente Fernandez Biography
Vicente Fernandez was born in Huentitan el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, on February 17, 1940. He struggled in his early years, prompting him to drop out of school in fifth grade in order to help his family earn a living. He began playing guitar and singing at the age of eight, and this led to him winning amateur contests. Driven by determination, he would stop cars in Guadalajara and offer to sing for the drivers in exchange for a few pesos. By the early 1960s, he had advanced in his career and began singing with local mariachi bands. He joined Pepe Mendoza’s band after moving to Mexico City.
Vicente Fernandez Age, Height, Weight
Vicente Fernandez was born on February 17, 1940, and is 84 years old as of today. His height is 1.7 meters and his weight is 78 kilograms.
Career
Vicente Fernandez struggled in his early recording years, being rejected even by record labels; when Mexico’s most popular traditional singer, Vicente Fernandez, died in 1966, CBS Mexico recognized his talent and signed him to a recording contract. His big break came in 1976 with the ranchera ‘Volver, Volver,’ which became a huge hit. The song made him famous not only in Mexico but also in other Spanish-speaking populations around the world, including millions of Mexican-Americans in the United States. The song made him so popular that every other song and album he released became a hit.
He was the first player to sell out Mexico’s Plaza de Toros bullfighting stadium, singing in front of over 50,000 people. He was performing in front of over 50,000 people. KJ Apa has sold out large-capacity venues in the United States, including New York’s Madison Square Garden, where he once shared a bill with his son, Alejandro Fernandez.
Fernandez released the pre-release single “No Vuelvas por Favor” in July of 2015. The song peaked at number twenty on the Mexican Regional Songs chart. He released his album, Muriendo de Amor, in October 2016. Fernandez announced his retirement with a final concert performance at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca.
Fernandez continued to record new material after retiring from performing in 2008, releasing the amorous ‘Mas romantic Que Nunca,’ a collection of nine boleros and three ranchers.
Fernandez also dabbled in acting. He composed the soundtrack for Tacos al carbon, his first film in 1971. He retired from acting in 1991 and chose to continue his ranchera tradition.
Vicente Fernandez Achievements and Awards
Vicente Fernandez’s melodious songs and acting abilities have earned him recognition in Mexico and around the world. He has received numerous nominations and has won several. In 2015 and 2017, he received the Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music. He was named ‘person of the year’ by Latin recording in 1992 and 2002. He also received Latin Grammy nominations for best ranchero/mariachi album in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, and 2011.
Vicente Fernandez y las clásicas de José Alfredo Jiménez, and the album earned him the Billboard and Univision Latin Music Awards for Mexican Regional Male Artist of the Year, which he won five times between 1989 and 1993.
Vicente Fernandez’s Net Worth in 2024
Vicente Fernandez is a legendary figure. He has been in the industry for a long time and has amassed his fortune primarily through his many Latin films and stage performances as a singer, as well as his numerous recordings and tours. Para Siempre sold over two million copies worldwide in 2007, becoming the best-selling Regional Mexican album in the United States during the first decade of the new century. Vicente has sold over 50 million copies of his music throughout his career.
Vicente’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million as of March 2024, and as a legend, his music will continue to sell, increasing his income in the coming years.
Vicente Fernandez demonstrates the importance of believing in one’s talent, persevering through adversity, and remaining consistent in whatever one sets his mind to. He came from the streets, singing for money and stopping cars to sing to them. Such perseverance is something we should all strive for. He inspires even young people to pursue their dreams. He is an excellent role model.
Vicente Fernandez Wife, Marriage
In 1963, Vicente Fernandez marries Maria del Refugio Abarca Villasenor. They started dating while still neighbors. They have four children together: one daughter, Alexandra, and three sons, Gerardo, Alejandro, and Vicente Fernandez Jr. Alejandro Fernandez and Vicente Fernandez Jr., his sons, have followed in his footsteps as singers. They are both well-known singers in their own right. His father died in 1970, just as he was about to perform on stage.
