Federico Arturo Guízar Tolentino, a renowned Mexican singer, embarked on a remarkable journey, defying his father's objections to pursue his passion for singing. Born on April 8, 1908, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Guízar's early start in the music industry was marked by his training as a singer, which ultimately led to his departure to New York in 1929 to record the songs of the celebrated Agustín Lara.
During his time in New York, Guízar had a radio show, "Tito Guízar y su Guitar", and further honed his skills by studying opera. In 1932, he tied the knot with another talented Mexican singer, Carmen Noriega, and went on to perform both operatic and traditional Mexican cowboy songs at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.
Guízar's 1936 film, Out on the Big Ranch, marked the beginning of the singing cowboy film genre in Mexico and achieved significant success in the United States as well. This breakthrough led him to venture to Hollywood, where he collaborated with notable stars such as Roy Rogers, Dorothy Lamour, and Mae West.
Throughout his illustrious career, Guízar continued to appear in various series parts on Mexican television, a feat he accomplished well into the 1990s. At the ripe age of 91, Tito Guízar passed away, leaving behind a legacy that included a son, two daughters, and five grandchildren.
