Tuero, Emilio

(Emilio Tuero Cubillas)

(1912-1971)

   known as the "barítono del Argel" (after a type of necktie he wore), the refined-looking Emilio Tuero was born in Spain but achieved fame as a radio and stage singer in Mexico. He began his screen career in the mid-1930s and worked as a leading man through the 1950s, in films like Vértigo (1945, with María Félix) and Quinto patio (1950). His last movie role was a cameo as himself in Cri-Cri el grillito cantor (1963). He also produced films. Tuero was married to actress Marina Tamayo.