Rosario Flores is a popular Spanish singer and actress. She is famous for blending flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms in her songs. She has two Latin Grammy Awards and is admired for her strong voice and fashion sense.
Quick Facts About Rosario Flores
| Full Name | Rosario del Carmen González Flores |
| Birthdate | November 4, 1963 |
| Age | 61 years and 4 months old |
| Birthplace | Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Singer, Actress |
| Music Genre | Flamenco, Pop, Rumba, Latin |
| Parents | Lola Flores (mother), Antonio González “El Pescaílla” (father) |
| Siblings | Lolita Flores (actress, singer), Antonio Flores (singer-songwriter), Antonia González |
| Education | N/A |
| Breakthrough Album | De Ley (1992) – Triple Platinum |
| Famous Songs | Qué Bonito, Algo Contigo, Muchas Flores, No Dudaría |
| Latin Grammy Wins | 2 (Muchas Flores – 2002, De Mil Colores – 2004) |
| Acting Career | Talk to Her (2002), Against the Wind (1990), Sabor, Sabor (1993) |
| Husband | Pedro Lazaga (married in 2006) |
| Children | Lola Orellana González, Pedro Lazaga González |
| Net Worth | Estimated $10 million (approx.) |
Early Life and Family
Rosario Flores was born on November 4, 1963, in Madrid, Spain. Her birth name is Rosario del Carmen González Flores. She belongs to a highly musical family.
Her father, Antonio González, was a guitarist and singer nicknamed “El Pescaílla”. He was one of the key figures who influenced Catalan rumba. Her mother, Lola Flores, was a well-known Spanish singer and actress. Rosario has two elder siblings—Lolita Flores, an actress, and Antonio Flores, a singer-songwriter.
Music Career
Rosario began her music career in 1984 with her first album, Vuela de Noche. It did not acquire much success. But in 1992, her second album, De Ley, made her a star. The album became a hit of millions and achieved triple platinum status.
Throughout her years, she has produced several hit albums. Some of them are most renowned as:
Mucho Por Vivir (1995)
Jugar a la Locura (1999)
Muchas Flores (2001) – Latin Grammy Award-winning
De Mil Colores (2003) – Won another Latin Grammy
Her songs combine classic flamenco with contemporary pop and rock music. Her fans adore her distinctive voice and intense emotions in her music.
Acting Career
Apart from singing, Rosario is also an actress. She has acted in a number of films and television shows. Some of her most famous roles are:
Talk to Her (Hable con ella, 2002) – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Against the Wind (1990)
Sabor, Sabor (1993)
She has gained praise for her acting talent, but music is her greatest passion.
Personal Life
Rosario has two children. Her daughter, Lola Orellana González, is from her previous relationship with Carlos Orellana. She married Pedro Lazaga in 2006 and has a son, Pedro Lazaga González.
She keeps her personal life private despite being famous. She wants to keep her family and music first.
Awards and Achievements
Rosario has won numerous awards during her career. Her greatest accomplishments are:
Two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Female Pop Vocal Album (Muchas Flores and De Mil Colores).
Several platinum albums.
A lasting career spanning millions of fans globally.
Her impact on Spanish music cannot be disputed.
