Acting
Rafael Hernández
- Born
- Oct 24, 1892 · Aged 73
- Died
- Dec 11, 1965
- Place of birth
- Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 9
- TV credits
- 0
Also known as (1)
- Rafael Hernández Marín
Biography
Rafael Hernández Marín (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965) was a Puerto Rican songwriter, author of hundreds of popular songs in the Latin American repertoire. He specialized in Puerto Rican styles such as the canción, bolero and guaracha. Among his most famous compositions are "Lamento Borincano", "Capullito de alhelí", "Campanitas de cristal", "Cachita", "Silencio", "El cumbanchero", "Ausencia" and "Perfume de gardenias". Rafael Hernández Marín was born in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, into a poor family, on October 24, 1892. His parents were María Hernández Marín and Miguel Angel…
