- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMaria del Rocío Trinidad Mohedano Jurado
- Rocío Jurado was born on September 18, 1943 in Chipiona, Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. She was an actress, known for La Lola se va a los puertos (1993), Proceso a una estrella (1966) and La querida (1976). She was married to José Ortega Cano and Pedro Carrasco. She died on June 1, 2006 in Alcobendas, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain.
- SpousesJosé Ortega Cano(February 17, 1995 - June 1, 2006) (her death, 2 children)Pedro Carrasco(May 22, 1976 - November 11, 1989) (divorced, 1 child)
- Famous Spanish singer
- Announced in 2004 that she had pancreas cancer and she would receive medical treatment in Houston.
- She began her career singing flamenco and started appearing in movies in the 1960s. Her singing style blended flamenco with folk song and romantic ballads. She had a huge following in Spain and Latin America. After her death, the mayor of Madrid announced that a street would be named after her.
- Pictured on a Spanish commemorative postage stamp to mark the 10th anniversary year of her death, issued 12 April 2016. Price on day of issue was 57c.
- Mother with Pedro Carrasco of TV-host Rocío Carrasco.
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