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20-478: Cocula may refer to several different places in Mexico: Cocula Municipality, Jalisco Cocula, Jalisco , the municipal seat Cocula Municipality, Guerrero Cocula, Guerrero , the municipal seat [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with

40-409: A song called "Cocula" that talks about this town and how mariachi originated there. Jorge Negrete Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe neˈɣɾete] ; 30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) was a Mexican singer and actor. Negrete was born in the city of Guanajuato and had two brothers and three sisters; his father was a Mexican Army Colonel who fought with

60-406: A taxi to safety while she was being pursued by an angry mob. The mob was led by Negrete, who was after Palma for having stolen documents regarding her contract violations. Palma filed assault charges on Negrete. Eight days later, ANDA held a special assembly to judge Palma. Cantinflas argued on her behalf, attempting to negotiate a settlement. Negrete would allow nothing less than her expulsion from

80-464: Is primarily agrarian -based, growing not only maize and agave but also sorghum , chickpeas , alfalfa and mangoes , and is one of the nation's top sugar cane producers. It is also known for the raising of (to a lesser degree) pigs, poultry, goats, chickens, and cattle. Cocula City proper is also the head of local commerce, with a wide range of specialized retailers of food, clothing, housewares, farm & garden supply and construction materials;

100-478: The Heroico Colegio Militar (military academy of Mexico): English, French, and Italian. From an early age, Negrete demonstrated great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers. At the age of thirteen, because of Negrete's misbehavior, his father decided to enroll him in the military. He graduated with the rank of sub-lieutenant from El Colegio Militar. This

120-619: The Revolutionary faction called Northern Division ( División del Norte ); however, around 1920, he quit his military career and moved with his family to Mexico City. There he found a job as a math teacher in several institutions, such as the German College "Alexander Von Humboldt"; there his sons David and Jorge studied until middle school, and as a result, they became fluent in the German language. Jorge learned other languages at

140-606: The Spanish army under Alonso the Avalos conquered Cocollán and surrounding towns and incorporated them into the Avalos Province. A few years later, Franciscan friars persuaded the indigenous inhabitants of the city to relocate to a valley nearby, which is its present location. This is believed to have happened in 1532. There are still remains of the old city, which is referred to as Cocula Vieja (Old Cocula). In 1833, Cocula

160-800: The age of twenty Negrete began to sing for Radio XETR. Negrete went to the United States and in 1932 recorded several operas using the stage-name Alberto Moreno . He collaborated with Xavier Cugat , earned bookings at Latin clubs, met his first wife (dancer Elisa Christy ), and connected with cinematographer Ramón Peón , who cast Negrete in his first film, La Madrina del Diablo (1937) (English: "The Devil's Godmother"). He went on to make 37 other films. He had two marriages, both to famous actresses with whom he shared credits: Elisa Christy and María Félix . He also lived with his frequent co-star for more than ten years, Gloria Marín , who co-starred in 10 of his 44 films. He started his career singing on

180-558: The anniversary of his death, fans still pay tribute to "El Charro Cantor" ("Singing Cowboy") at his tomb, and television and radio stations stage marathons of his films and songs. The centennial of his birth was commemorated in 2011. Several tribute concerts and presentations took place throughout Mexico and some European countries with Hispanic culture and heritage. Negrete's parents were Emilia Moreno Anaya and David Negrete Fernández . He descended from outstanding Mexican liberal military men, including Miguel Negrete , who participated in

200-609: The city is also the primary center for general regional public services such as banks, hospitals, auto repair shops and other civic industries. Cocula was called originally Cocollán or Cocolán, which has been interpreted to mean "ondulated place." Around the 12th century, some families of the Coca tribe who inhabited the Kingdom of Tonalá were forced to flee the area due to hostility towards them. A group guided by Huehuetztlatzin founded Cocollán in today's Acatlan de Juarez area. Cocollán

220-745: The radio in 1931 in Mexico City singing operatic parts. In 1936 he signed with NBC Television for a TV program with Cuban and Mexican musicians. He returned to Mexico in 1937 to act in the film La Madrina Del Diablo ("The Devil's Godmother") and because of the success of the film, he was able to sign for several more the next three years. In 1938 he starred in La Valentina with Elisa Christy and then in Juntos Pero No Revueltos . After working in Havana and Hollywood , Negrete

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240-480: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cocula&oldid=1154093771 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Cocula, Jalisco The Cocula regional economy

260-402: The union, and Palma likewise refused to withdraw the charge of assault. Just before the vote, a number of actresses left the room in protest. The remaining members voted in favor of expulsion, thus ending Palma's film career. In 1953, during a business trip to Los Angeles, Negrete died of complications of hepatic cirrhosis, a disease that he suffered since 1937. According to his wishes, his body

280-513: Was called to act in ¡Ay, Jalisco, no te rajes! ("Hey Jalisco, Don't Back Down!") which made him an international Latin star and helped formulate the charro film genre . During filming he met Gloria Marín , starting their romance and the string of films they filmed together. He complemented his film career by singing rancheras with the trio Los Tres Calaveras and touring Latin America, singing at concerts and making personal appearances. He

300-501: Was declared a city, Cocula is best known as the birthplace of mariachi. Cocula is referred to as "La Cuna del Mariachi," or "The Cradle of Mariachi ," given that mariachi music originated there in the 19th century. As one enters or exits Cocula, two large arches, featuring two guitars or violins, bear the inscription "Bienvenidos a Cocula, Cuna Mundial del Mariachi." Many well known mariachi groups have come from Cocula and surrounding areas. A famous Mexican Artist named Jorge Negrete sang

320-640: Was destroyed at the beginning of the 16th century. They tried to establish themselves in the Tlajomulco area a few miles from there but were expelled by the local tribes. They ended up occupying the top of a mountain close to the original Cocollán site where they remained until the arrival of the Spaniards. By 1520, Cocollán was an independent city under the rule of Chief Citlali (The Star). It had some tributary towns under its control like Acatlan, Villa Corona, Tizapanito, Xilotepetque and Tecolotlán. In 1521,

340-479: Was flown back to Mexico and buried. He was 42 years old. He was the first to die of the "Tres Gallos Mexicanos", or "Three Mexican Roosters" (as he, Pedro Infante and Javier Solís , a younger star, were called; the three died within a span of 13 years). Thousands of fans attended his funeral and followed the hearse to the Panteón Jardín cemetery, where he was buried in the actors' corner. On December 5,

360-465: Was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas ( The Rock of Souls ) and wanted Marín to be his co-star. In spite of his protests, newcomer María Félix became his star and eventually his wife, although they at first despised each other while filming. Negrete visited Chile in 1946 where in part as result of the influence of Mexican cinema a local Mexican music scene was thriving. Negrete

380-498: Was one of the founders, and the most important leaders, of the Mexican National Association of Actors (ANDA), succeeding Cantinflas as its chairman. In 1952, actress Leticia Palma became involved in the struggle between Cantinflas and Negrete over leadership of the union, with Palma campaigning actively for Cantinflas. On January 2, 1953, Palma was "rescued" by Major Manuel González, who helped her get

400-440: Was the place where his fascination for music developed. Not only did he develop an interest in music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career. Negrete met and studied under José Pierson  [ es ] , a prestigious singing professor, who became fascinated the moment he heard Negrete sing. Pierson helped Negrete develop his talent for opera, and at

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