Even though the game Vicente FernandezDecember 12, 2021, left a huge void in the music industry, the legacy of the famous Mexican singer He is still relevant not only thanks to his successful songs, but also thanks to the productions created on his basis. Yes, sure, ‘Charro of Whintitan‘authorized during his lifetime to do his biographical series for Caracol Televisionwhich will have Netflix as its international broadcaster, there is a biopic that premiered on Monday, March 14, 2022 on Canal de las Estrellas, but unlike the previous one. you do not have permission from no one.
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Created by Juan Osorio, this bioseries is based on the controversial book The Last King by Argentine journalist Olga Vornat. It contains unpublished testimonies and revelations about the life of the interpreter of “Port you maldito amor”. Joys, tragedies, love and much more – that’s what was reflected on 320 pages and what will now be presented on the screen.
As the piece reveals some of the darkest moments in the life of the Estoscelos performer, we bring you some interesting facts about the Fernandez dynasty and the winner of two Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, fourteen Lo Ours Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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REVELATIONS ABOUT VICENT FERNANDES AND HIS FAMILY
Here are five of the biggest revelations made in the book The Last King by Olga Vornat.
1. Abduction of Vicente Fernandez Jr.
According to Vornath’s book, Vicente Fernandez’s firstborn was kidnapped (Photo: Vicente Fernandez Jr./Instagram)When Vicente Fernandez was about to give a concert in May 1998, he was notified that his eldest son had been kidnapped, but in order for them to harm him, he had to go about his business as if nothing had happened. And so it happened, having received news from the criminals, he had to go out and sing.
The nightmare lasted for three months, during which “El Charro de Huentitan” and his son Alejandro had to continue their tour without publicizing the kidnapping, despite the fact that they were overcome by longing. Finally, the artist’s first child was released after paying a $3.2 million ransom, but with two fingers amputated.
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2. Kuquita Abarca suffered along with Vicente Fernandez
Chente Fernandez is survived by his wife, four children, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren (Photo: Vicente Fernandez/Instagram)Book author Olga Vornat told Infobae that Cukita Abarca, the wife of a Mexican rancher, obeyed everything her partner said and arranged. He could not study, let alone work, although he wanted to, so he had to devote himself to the house. In addition, she said that the singer was very rude to her.
Added to this was the constant betrayal by Shente, but she had to silently endure the humiliation to which she had been subjected over the years.
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3. This is not a friendly family
Chente Fernandez with his wife and four children (Photo: Vicente Fernandez/Instagram)The author of The Last King assured that the Fernandez dynasty had the least harmony and family love. Something that Alejandro “El Potrillo” Fernandez knows very well, who moved away from his loved ones due to living in a very toxic environment.
According to her, Gerardo and Vicente Fernandez Jr. could not take off or start living on their own and were always financially dependent on their father, who gave them money. For this reason, the youngest of his sons stopped visiting Rancho de los Tres Potrillos.
4. Vicente Fernandez hated Juan Gabriel?
Vicente Fernandez never sang on the same stage as Juan Gabriel (Photo: Luis Robio/AFP)It is well known that Vicente Fernandez is a living representative of the traditional Mexican macho, so the presence of Juan Gabriel, another of the greatest exponents of ranchera music, made him feel uneasy.
“Chente could not bear to share the throne of ranchera music with a homosexual and campy artist,” the book says. Perhaps for this reason, the artists never coincided in any event, much less shared the stage.
5. The only daughter of Vicente Fernandez.
Vicente Fernandez and his daughter Alejandra (Photo: Vicente Fernandez/Instagram)Vicente Fernandez and Kuquita Abarka had three sons, but they decided to adopt a daughter named Alejandra, who is actually the direct niece of the rancher’s wife. She came to the translator’s house “Por tu maldito amor”, which was for her birthday when she was a child.
He was so attached to the little girl that he adopted her. Years later, Gloria, her real mother, tried to return her, but the girl did not want to and chose to stay with her foster parents.