Mexican Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Chalino Sánchez was born and raised to a poor family in Las Flechas , Sinaloa, Mexico. His father w

Chalino Sánchez was born and raised to a poor family in Las Flechas , Sinaloa, Mexico. His father was Santos Sánchez, his mother Senorina Felix. He had seven siblings, Armando, Lazaro, Regulo, Lucas, Espiridion (El Indio) ,Francisco and Juana. Chalino exp

Was a Mexican boxer who won the WBC lightweight title in 1972. Carmona is believed to be the boxer w

Was a Mexican boxer who won the WBC lightweight title in 1972. Carmona is believed to be the boxer who began the tradition of having a big fight on the Mexico Independence Day holiday weekend when he stopped Mando Ramos in the eighth round to win the ligh

A Mexican-born American singer and actress associated with the folk music of Mexico.She started her

A Mexican-born American singer and actress associated with the folk music of Mexico.She started her music career at an early age participating in amateur competitions with songs such as "La Cigarra","Historia de un amor","La Bikina","Leña de Pirul". Her godmother was Amalia Mendoza, a successful singer known as "La Tariácuri", and in the early 1970s she recorded four songs the Sinaloan city of Los Mochis: "Besos y Copas", "Una Noche me Embriagué", "Una Sombra" and "Amor que Muere", which earned her a reputation as a Mexican folk singer. She won the fifth Festival de la Canción Ranchera with the song "No me pregunten por él". During her 30-year career she contributed over 300 hits and 1500 recorded songs to the Mexican musical heritage. Her musical legacy includes Corridos de Caballos (traditional Mexican ballads) such as "Caballo Prieto Afamado"

A Mexican professional football defender who currently plays for Jaguares de Chiapas in the Primera

A Mexican professional football defender who currently plays for Jaguares de Chiapas in the Primera División de México.

A singer and actor best known for his role as Giovanni Méndez López in the telenovela Rebelde and

A singer and actor best known for his role as Giovanni Méndez López in the telenovela Rebelde and its spin off teen band RBD. After 2007, he has been open about his homosexuality.The success of Mexican telenovela Rebelde led to the band RBD, which is gaining success in the United States. Although Chávez became famous with Rebelde, he appeared in another popular telenovela, Clase 406 as Fercho along with his Rebelde co-stars Dulce María, Anahí, and Alfonso Herrera. In June 2007, he appeared briefly in the stage show "Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar", and after May 2008 he participated in Avenida Q (the mexican version of Avenue Q), where he played the main puppet characters Eugenio(Princeton) and Rodri(Rod), and his presence was meant to be one of the box office attractions to the show.

A Mexican football defender who currently plays for UNAM pumas in the Primera Division de Mexico.Ram

A Mexican football defender who currently plays for UNAM pumas in the Primera Division de Mexico.Ramirez stands at 5'8 and weighs 178 lbs. He wears #13 on the back of his jersey. He played in only 1 game for Chivas during the Clausura 2006 tournament, against Monarcas Morelia. He got a chance to start that game as well, playing until the 75th minute, when he received a direct red card for a rough slide tackle. Ramirez also hanged around for the Clausura playoffs, and also played in 1 game. He was called up from Chivas' farm team Chivas Coras Tepic, when Chivas lost their 6 star players to the Mexican National Team.

A Mexican footballer, currently playing for Atlas.

A Mexican footballer, currently playing for Atlas.

Chris Gardner was born on February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He did not have any positive mal

Chris Gardner was born on February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He did not have any positive male role models, since his absent father, Thomas Turner, was living in Louisiana and his stepfather, Freddie Triplett, was a violent man. Despite her unhappy marriage, Gardner's mother, Bettye Jean Triplett, was a source of inspiration and strength. She encouraged Gardner to believe in himself and sowed the seeds of self-reliance in him. Gardner quotes her as saying, "You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry ain't coming." Gardner was Bettye Jean's second child. He had three sisters: Ophelia (the eldest half-sister from a previous union), Sharon, and Kim (his younger half-sisters from Bettye Jean's marriage to Freddie Triplett).

Is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Featherweight division.

Is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Featherweight division.

Is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor, best known as a member of the pop band RBD. He started his

Is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor, best known as a member of the pop band RBD. He started his acting career when he was just 2 years old in TV commercials.[1] In 1999 he was cast for a role in El diario de Daniela a successful children's telenovela. He then starred in Amigos X Siempre in 2000. In 2001 he acted and wrote the theme song for the telenovela Aventuras En El Tiempo (2001).

A Mexican goalkeeper who currently plays for C.F. Ciudad Juárez of the Primera División de México

A Mexican goalkeeper who currently plays for C.F. Ciudad Juárez of the Primera División de México.Saucedo came to prominence playing for Club León of the Primera A in Mexico. After leading the team to a championship in the 2003 Clausura, Saucedo's team lost to the Dorados de Sinaloa in the playoff to determine which team was promoted to the Primera División. Nevertheless, Saucedo moved up, being contracted by the Dorados to reinforce their team.In his first season in the first division, Saucedo started all 17 games for Sinaloa, allowing 32 goals. Following the Clausura 2006 season, Saucedo's team Dorados was relegated to the Mexican First Division "A". Rather than playing in the lower divisions of the lower leagues, Saucedo was snatched up by CD Veracruz prior to the Apertura 2006 season. In 2007 he was traded to UANL Tigres for Sebastián González.

A Mexican international football player currently playing for Chivas USA as a defender, in the MLS s

A Mexican international football player currently playing for Chivas USA as a defender, in the MLS since 2006. He is considered one of the best defenders of Mexico's history, and has the record for most caps with the Mexican national team.Nicknamed El Emperador ("The Emperor"), Suárez began his club career with U.N.A.M., where he played from 1988 to 1996 where he became champion in 1991. He moved to Guadalajara as an important piece for the 1996 Apertura, and remained there for 3 years, through the 1999 Clausura where he became champion in the Verano 1997 tournament, and was called to the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After being in the All Mexican Team, as an important and solid defender he was transferred to Tigres.

Was a Mexican boxer. Sánchez turned pro in 1963 and captured the WBC featherweight title with a 3rd

Was a Mexican boxer. Sánchez turned pro in 1963 and captured the WBC featherweight title with a 3rd round KO over Kuniaki Shibata in 1972. He lost the belt in his first defense by TKO to Jose Legra, but Sanchez had been stripped after failing to make weig

A Mexican professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Atlante, wearing jersey #26

A Mexican professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for Atlante, wearing jersey #26. He made his debut March 12, 2005 against Chiapas in a game which resulted in a 1-1 tie. With 5 minutes left during the final between Atlante vs. Pumas UNAM, Clemente scored the winning goal.

Was born on April 26, 1920 in Mexico City, in the midst of the reconstruction times after 10 years o

Was born on April 26, 1920 in Mexico City, in the midst of the reconstruction times after 10 years of revolutionary struggle. Because of the hard times his family was facing, Cleto had to start working at the age of 12 in a saddlery that manufactured base

Was a Mexican songwriter. According to her obituary she was 88 years old when she died. Most music r

Was a Mexican songwriter. According to her obituary she was 88 years old when she died. Most music resources, however, list her birth date as August 29, 1924 in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico.Velázquez was the songwriter and lyricist of many Latin standard songs, such as Amar y vivir, Verdad amarga, Franqueza, Que seas feliz, Cachito, Enamorada and, most notably, the enduring 1940s-era standard Bésame mucho, a romantic ballad which was soon recorded by artists around the globe, making it an international hit.

A professional boxer. Rivera had a Draw in his professional debut on Jan. 1, 1993 vs. Cachorron Diaz

A professional boxer. Rivera had a Draw in his professional debut on Jan. 1, 1993 vs. Cachorron Diaz (0-0) in Mexico

Is a Mexican professional wrestler who is best known in Lucha Libre. He currently works for Asistenc

Is a Mexican professional wrestler who is best known in Lucha Libre. He currently works for Asistencia Asesoría y Administración in Mexico. Crazy Boy is the first cousin of Super Crazy. Around the turn of the millennium, Crazy Boy worked extensively in Na

Is a professional baseball outfielder for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the summer Mexican Baseball L

Is a professional baseball outfielder for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the summer Mexican Baseball League and the Algodoneros de Guasave of the Mexican Pacific League. He became professional playing for his native Águilas de Mexicali until the 2008 Mexica

Is a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer. He is referred to as "Christian Castro", "Cristian",

Is a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer. He is referred to as "Christian Castro", "Cristian", or "El Gallito Feliz" (The Happy Little Rooster).Castro also has a younger brother named Michelle Sáinz Castro, his uncle is José Alberto "el Guero" Castro and his aunt is Betty Sheridan, who both are producers.

A Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper, and he is currently playing for the Mexican professional tea

A Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper, and he is currently playing for the Mexican professional team Rayados. He has played in almost every game of the Championship.

Is a Mexican professional boxer. He was the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association

Is a Mexican professional boxer. He was the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Association (WBA) super-flyweight champion until he was defeated by Vic Darchinyan on November 1, 2008. His uncle, Vicente Mijares Saldivar, is a former lightweight bo

Is a Mexican swimmer. He has represented Mexico at the Paralympic Games in 2008 Summer Paralympics.

Is a Mexican swimmer. He has represented Mexico at the Paralympic Games in 2008 Summer Paralympics.

Is a professional boxer of height 165 cm. He is the younger brother of Hall of Fame boxer Michael Ca

Is a professional boxer of height 165 cm. He is the younger brother of Hall of Fame boxer Michael Carbajal.

Is a Mexican international football midfielder, who currently plays for Chicago Fire in the United S

Is a Mexican international football midfielder, who currently plays for Chicago Fire in the United States Major League Soccer division. After his contract with the Chicago Fire is up, Blanco has said he would like to return to Club AmTrica.Blanco is the only Mexican football player with an award in an international FIFA competition, as he won the Silver Ball and the Golden Shoe awards in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. He has been awarded the MVP of the Mexican First League Division five times. Although Blanco plays mostly as an attacking midfielder; he is tied with Brazilian football player Ronaldinho as the leading Confederations Cup goalscorer.