Genre: Rancheras - Occupation: Singer, Actor - Years active 1932-1953 Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (November 30, 1911 – December 5, 1953) is considered one of the most popular Mexican singers and actors of all time. Negrete was born in Guanajuato where he was raised together with his brother and three sisters: David, Consuelo, Emilia and Teresa, and also lived in San Luis Potosí. His career is often compared to that of Pedro Infante, the best known and most popular Mexican actor of the time.