Vision International Hologram Concerts selected the legend Pedro Infante for its first Hologram Concert Tour, Pedro Infante quit school to help his family. A carpenter, he made his first guitar himself. Pedro Infante was born on November 18, 1917 to a modest family in Mexico. He left school in the fourth grade to help his family. He worked as a carpenter so
when his father taught him the basics o
f music, Pedro built his own first
guitar. He eventually taught himself to play at least six instruments. Pedro Infante inspired and entertained millions in the Americas and around the world. In his career, he
Starred in 59 movies. Starred in 2 short films. Recorded over 410 songs
For his performance in the movie Tizoc, Pedro Infante was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 7th Berlin International Film Festival. His adoring fans nicknamed him the "Idol of Guamuchil," after the village he was born in, as well as the "The King," and "The Idol of Mexico." Though he made millions as an actor, rode an American Harley Davidson, and flew airplanes, to the Mexican public he always remained the kind-hearted carpenter from the pueblo. "Infante was a symbol of someone who had worked himself up from nothing," noted Fiesta Del Mariachi. Women wanted to marry him. Men wanted to befriend him. When he died in an airplane accident on April 15, 1957 at the age of 39, all of Mexico mourned. On the 25th anniversary of Pedro Infante's death, his fans were still mourning as 10,000 people made the pilgrimage to his Mexico City gravesite. The Cine Mexicano website noted, "As the new century begins, Pedro Infante continues to be the most important figure of our cinema. It is hoped that 'the King' will continue to reign for many more years." His popularity continues to this day. Two of his YouTube recordings have
over 5 million views. It is almost impossible to turn on Spanish radio without hearing one of his songs performed by him or another artist. His movies are played over and over on Televisa in Mexico and Univision in the U.S. The incredible impact of Pedro Infante compedled Vision International to select him as the Legend of its First Hologram Concert Tour.
