Google is honoring Pedro Infante’s 100th birthday with a Google Doodle today, November 17. Infante was born in 1917 and died in 1957. He did not live a long life, but he lived a full life that left behind a major impact that is still felt today. He was a beloved Mexican actor and singer who is often compared to Frank Sinatra or Elvis Presley. His nicknames, including “El Inmortal,” “El Rey de Rancheras,” and “El idolo de Guamuchil,” represent his style, charm, and musical skill. He was known as one of the “Tres Gallos Mexicanos” — Three Mexican Roosters — because of his amazing role in cinema. Google writes in its biography about Infante: “Infante’s passions went beyond stage and screen, though they often appeared intertwined.” He was also an avid boxer and he could do amazing acrobats on a motorcycle. You can see more photos of Infante in Google’s new online exhibit about him.
But there was far more to Infante than his numerous, world-changing talents. He was one of 15 children and had other siblings who were stars themselves. He had at least six children, including a son who did not publicly announce his relationship to Infante until he became famous himself. Infante’s life ended tragically in a plane crash — but only after he survived another plane crash where he walked two kilometers to find help for his gravely injured love, while suffering severe injuries himself. Infante’s life was as exciting as the roles he portrayed.
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