Sandro

Sandro

  • Birthday: 1945-08-19
  • Deathday: 2010-04-01
  • Place of birth: Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Also know as: Sandro de América

Biography

Roberto Sánchez-Ocampo (August 19, 1945 – January 4, 2010), better known by his stage names Sandro or Sandro de América, was an Argentine singer and actor. He is considered a pioneer of Argentine rock for being one of the first rock artists to sing in Spanish in Latin America. He edited 52 official records and sold eight million copies although other sources state that he sold over 22 million. The single "Rosa, Rosa" sold two million copies, being his most recognizable and famous song. Another of his hits, "Tengo" was given 15th place among the 100 best Argentine rock songs by both MTV and Rolling Stone magazine. In Latin America he was often compared to Elvis Presley at the height of his popularity.

Filmography

Gitano

1970

As Roberto Vega

Quiero llenarme de ti

1969

As Roberto (Sandro)

Embrujo de amor

1971

As Toxzo

Muchacho

1970

As Muchacho

Destino de un capricho

1972

As Daniel

Production

¡Arriba juventud!

1971

As Music

Tú me enloqueces

1976

As Director

Tú me enloqueces

1976

As Screenplay

Station Moments

2001

As Music

Operation Rosa Rosa

1974

As Writer

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