Sandro
Born
19 August 1945 (80)
Place of Birth
Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also known as
Sandro de América, Roberto Sánchez-Ocampo
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 o...
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 (14)
Subí que te llevo
1980
Disfraz de demonio
1977
Tú me enloqueces
1976
Operation Rosa Rosa
1974
El deseo de vivir
1973
Destino de un capricho
1972
Embrujo de amor
1971
Siempre te amaré
1971
Muchacho
1970
Gitano
1970
La vida continúa
1969
Quiero llenarme de ti
1969
Tacuara y Chamorro, pichones de hombres
1967
Convención de vagabundos
1965