Rocío Jurado
Rocío Jurado | |
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On the front cover of a 1968 issue of Antena | |
| Born | María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado 18 September 1943 |
| Died | 1 June 2006 (aged 62) Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain |
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| Years active | 1960–2006 |
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| Also known as | La más grande ("The Greatest One") |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈθi.o xuˈɾaðo], 18 September 1943 – 1 June 2006), better known as Rocío Jurado, was a Spanish singer and actress. She was born in Chipiona (Cádiz) and nicknamed "La más grande" ("The Greatest").
In 2000 in New York City, she won the prize "La voz del Milenio" for best female voice of the 20th century. Rocío Jurado sold more than 16 million records, making her one of the best-selling Spanish female singers. She received 5 platinum and 30 gold discs.