Vicente Fernández (1940–2021), known as Chente or El Rey de la Música Ranchera , starred in over 30 films between the 1970s and early 1990s. His movies are typically ranchero dramas, comedies, and action films where he plays charismatic, singing cowboys, often alongside other icons like Mario Almada, Valentín Trujillo, or Lola Beltrán.
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