Sandro
Born: 1945-08-19 in Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: 2010-04-01
Known For: Acting
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 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
2001
- Station Moments ... (Music)
1988
- Siempre lunes as Self - Guest
1983
- Amigos siempre amigos as Self - Performer
1980
1977
1976
1974
- Operation Rosa Rosa as Alex Durand
1973
- El deseo de vivir as Rolo Medina
1972
- Destino de un capricho as Daniel Mariño
- La ñata contra el vidrio ... (Music)
1971
- Embrujo de amor as Toxzo
- ¡Arriba juventud! ... (Music)
- Siempre te amaré
1969
- Quiero llenarme de ti as Roberto (Sandro)
- La vida continúa
1967
- Tacuara y Chamorro, pichones de hombres as Severino