José José
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About
Balladeer, musician and actor also known as El Príncipe de la Canción whose 1983 album Secretos sold in excess of seven million copies. He sold out live performances at several of the world's leading concert venues including Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.
Before Fame
His mother gave him his first piano at the age of 15 in 1963. He got his big break in March 1970 when he performed the song "El Triste" at the II Festival de la Canción Latina competition where, despite getting a standing ovation, he finished in third place.
Trivia
His stage name was originally "Pepe Sosa," but after his father's death, he began going by "José José" to honor his memory. He earned more than 200 gold and platinum records for all his music productions throughout his career.
Family Life
He married his third wife Sara Salazar in 1995; they shared a daughter together named Sarita. He also had two children with his first wife, actress Anel Noreña, named José Joel and Marysol. His full name was José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz. He was born to opera singer José Sora Esquivel and concert pianist Margarita Ortiz Pensado.
Associated With
He collaborated musically with fellow distinguished artists such as Juan Gabriel, Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Vicente Fernández and José Feliciano.
