Pedro Infante Cruz, born José Pedro Infante Cruz on November 18, 1917, in
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, was a singer and actor. He began his career as a
carpenter and barber while pursuing his dream of becoming a singer, performing
with various orchestras and at local radio stations. His first musical recording
was "El soldado raso" released on November 19, 1943. Pedro Infante's acting
debut came in the film En un burro tres baturros (1939), where he played an
extra role. He gained prominence through collaborations with director Ismael
Rodríguez in films such as Mexicanos al grito d...