Pedro Infante Hid a Great Secret During the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema: This is the Sad Confession of the 'Idol of Mexico'

Pedro Infante is one of the most important names in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. His acting and singing talent earned him a place in the history of Mexican cinema. However, few know about the life he led offstage and behind the cameras. The 'Idol of Mexico' had a sad and heartbreaking secret he had to live with.

The 'Idol of Guamúchil' had one of the most successful careers in Mexican history, but not everything was rosy in his life. In an unpublished interview recovered by his fans, Pedro confessed a sad truth he lived through while working in the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Now it's time to revisit that memory.

The Sad Truth Pedro Infante Hid

Despite being one of the most beloved and recognized actors in Mexico, Pedro Infante had a secret. The 'King of Rancheras' felt sad while working. He had good relationships with many of his professional peers, but Infante, one of the greats of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, didn't feel like a good artist. The interview took place when he was only 38 years old.

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It seems that the 'Idol of Guamúchil' lacked confidence in his acting ability. The actor confessed, "I entered the cinema, but I felt very sad because I never got anything right." This interview was not the only time he expressed these feelings. Various records show moments when he had no enthusiasm and even delayed filming.

How Many Movies Did Pedro Infante Make?

The actor participated in more than 60 films and recorded over 300 songs throughout his career in the Mexican artistic world. His beautiful voice earned him the title of the 'King of Rancheras.' Throughout his career, he collaborated with great actresses and actors of the era such as Jorge Negrete, María Félix, and countless others who elevated the name of Mexico in cinema.

Throughout his working life, he was awarded numerous national and international accolades. He was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the Ariel Awards in the following years: 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1956, and 1957. The 'Idol of Guamúchil' only won the award in 1956. Internationally, he won a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival in 1957.

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