Raphael (singer)
Spanish recording artist; singer and actor
Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born 5 May 1943), simply known as Raphael, is a Spanish singer and actor. His music are mainly Latin ballads. He was born in Linares, Spain.
Raphael | |
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 Raphael in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez |
| Also known as | Raphaelito |
| Born | 5 May 1943 Linares, Jaén, Spain |
| Genres | Pop music, Latin ballad |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1959–present |
| Labels | Hispavox, EMI, Sony |
| Website | www.raphaelnet.com |
Raphael represented Spain at the 1966 and 1967 Eurovision Song Contests singing "Yo soy aquél" in Luxembourg, and "Hablemos del amor" in Vienna, placing seventh and sixth.
He was honored into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2003.[1] Raphael received the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award.[2]
In December 2024, Raphael was diagnosed with primary brain lymphoma.[3]
References
change- ↑ "International Latin Music Hall of Fame announces inductees for 2003". 3 March 2003. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ↑ "Raphael to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ↑ "Spanish Singer Raphael Is Undergoing Brain Cancer Treatment, Pauses International Tour". Billboard. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
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