Jorge Alberto Negrete Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxoɾxe neˈɣɾete]; 30 November 1911 – 5 December 1953) was a Mexican singer and actor.

Jorge learned other languages at the Heroico Colegio Militar (military academy of Mexico): English, French, and Italian.

From an early age, Negrete demonstrated great brilliance and rapidly became a prominent student in the eyes of his teachers.

Not only did he develop an interest in music but his military training forged him a gallant presence and character which would later benefit him in his acting career.

[5] He collaborated with Xavier Cugat, earned bookings at Latin clubs, met his first wife (dancer Elisa Christy), and connected with cinematographer Ramón Peón, who cast Negrete in his first film, La Madrina del Diablo (1937) (English: "The Devil's Godmother").

He was offered the main role in El Peñón de las Ánimas (The Rock of Souls) and wanted Marín to be his co-star.

[7][8][9] Negrete was one of the founders, and the most important leaders, of the Mexican National Association of Actors (ANDA), succeeding Cantinflas as its chairman.

[citation needed] On January 2, 1953, Palma was "rescued" by Major Manuel González, who helped her get a taxi to safety while she was being pursued by an angry mob.

[citation needed] In 1953, during a business trip to Los Angeles, Negrete died of complications of hepatic cirrhosis, a disease that he suffered since 1937.

On December 5, the anniversary of his death, fans still pay tribute to "El Charro Cantor" ("Singing Cowboy") at his tomb, and television and radio stations stage marathons of his films and songs.

[11] He descended from outstanding Mexican liberal military men, including Miguel Negrete, who participated in the Battle of Puebla.