- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJose Luis Feliciano Vega
- Nickname
- Cheo
- Cheo Feliciano was born on July 3, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was an actor and composer, known for Something Wild (1986), Fires Within (1991) and Born Romantic (2000). He was married to Socorro Prieto Leon, Socorro Prieto, Coco and Coco Prieto Leon Feliciano. He died on April 17, 2014 in Cupey, Puerto Rico.
- SpousesSocorro Prieto Leon(October 5, 1957 - April 17, 2014) (his death, 4 children)Socorro Prieto(October 5, 1957 - April 17, 2014) (his death, 4 children)Coco(? - April 17, 2014) (his death, 1 child)Coco Prieto Leon Feliciano(? - 2014) (his death, 4 children)
- Catchphrases: "¡¡¡Familia!!!, ¡¡¡Se soltaron los caballos!!!".
- Instinctive, heavy baritone voice.
- He moved to New York City with his family in 1952.
- Bolero and Salsa singer.
- At the age of 8, he formed his first band called "El Combo Las Latas". Their instruments were made out of cans.
- His hit songs include "One in a Million," "My Promise," and "I Learned with You".
- He started out as a percussionist in New York, before joining the Joe Cuba Sextet as a singer. He recorded 17 albums with the band, performing with top Latin artists, then set out on a successful solo career.
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