Biography
Enrique Guzmán (born 1 February 1943) is a Mexican singer. He is one of the pioneers of Rock & Roll in Mexico. He, along with Cesar Costa, Angelica Maria, Johnny Laboriel and Alberto Vasquez, among others, were the pioneers of Rock & Roll in Mexico. He is also the father of Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán by his former wife, actress and politician Silvia Pinal. Enrique Guzmán was born in Venezuela to Mexican parents. They moved back to Mexico when Enrique was 12. He studied medicine at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México although he did not complete his studies. Guzmán has been a rock star in Mexico throughout the last half of the 20th century, known primarily for his translation of 1950s rock standards, such as "Jailhouse Rock", for Spanish-speaking listeners. In 1958 he joined "Los Teen Tops", along with the Martínez brothers and piano player, Sergio Martel. In 1959 they debuted in the US on CBS radio, and they released their famous version of "La Plaga" (Good Golly Miss Molly). He also wrote several hits for himself "Pensaba en tí", "La Ronchita", and for other Latin stars. He also appeared in films, such as Canta Mi Corazón in 1965. His hits include Spanish c…
Movies & TV Shows
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Xico's Journey (2020) — Don Viejo (voice)
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Acompáñame (1966) — Tony
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Alien Terror (1971) — Dr. Paul Rosten
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Fiebre de juventud (1966)
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Sor Ye-yé (1968) — Ernesto Nieva
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Awakening of the Wolf (1970) — Party Guest (uncredited)
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The Suicide Club (1970) — Enrique Zavala
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Especialista en chamacas (1965)
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Como perros y gatos (1969) — Carlos Cobián
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Bang bang al hoyo (1971)
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La princesa hippie (1969)
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Los hijos que yo soñé (1965)
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La mujer de oro (1970) — (uncredited)
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La juventud se impone (1964) — Protagonista
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My Soul for a Love (1964)
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¡Cómo hay gente sinvergüenza! (1972)
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No se mande, profe (1969)
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Persiguelas y... alcanzalas (1969)
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Ellas los prefieren... locas (1976) — Pedro / Cinderella
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Nacidos para cantar (1965)
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Caín, Abel... y el Otro (1971)
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Canta mi corazón (1965)
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Mi vida es una canción (1963)
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Twist: Locura de juventud (1962)
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El Amor y Esas Cosas (1969)
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Al fin solos, pero... (1976) — Juan
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OK Cleopatra (1970)
- Vivir de Sueños (1964)
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Las Lunas del Auditorio (2002) — Self
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Séptimo Paralelo (1962)
- Markham Tactical (2015) — Paco
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Rocío Dúrcal: 20 Años Sin Ti (2026) — Self