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Camilo Sesto

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Camilo Sesto
Camilo Sesto in 2017
Camilo Sesto in 2017
Background information
Birth nameCamilo Blanes Cortés
Born16 September 1946
Alcoy, Spain
Died8 September 2019 (aged 72)
Madrid, Spain
GenresLatin pop, rock, romantic ballad
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, drums
Years active1964–2019
LabelsMovieplay
Ariola
BMG
Elica Records
Universal
Sony Music
Websitecamilosestooficial.com

Camilo Blanes Cortés (Alcoy, Alicante, September 16, 1946 – Madrid, September 8, 2019) [1] better known by his stage name Camilo Sesto was a Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer of romantic ballads, pop, and rock.

His career achieved international recognition in the 1970s and 1980s. He was one of the leading voices in Spanish-language music. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, he managed to place 52 singles at number one, with 18 of them leading the LOS40 charts for a total of 52 weeks.[2] He performed on major stages in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Recorded hits in Spanish, Valencian, English, Italian, Portuguese, and German.

In addition to his role as a performer, he stood out as a composer and producer for other renowned artists such as Miguel Bosé, Ángela Carrasco, Sergio Fachelli, Lani Hall, José José, Charytín Goyco, Lucía Méndez, Francisco, Manolo Otero, Rocío Dúrcal, Audrey Landers, David Bustamante, among others.[3]

He was also a pioneer of musical theater in Spain, having financed, produced, and starred in the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in 1975.

Camilo Sesto died on September 8, 2019 in a Madrid hospital due to cardiorespiratory arrest associated with kidney failure, so his health had been delicate for several years.[4]

Awards and Honors

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His musical relevance is supported by numerous awards, to mention just a few:

  • Revelation Award (1971): Received at the Festival de los Olés de la Canción.[5]
  • A.C.E. Awards New York (1972): Most Outstanding Male Singer.[6][7]
  • A.C.E. Awards New York (1974): Lucía Bosé and Camilo Blanes: Songwriters of the Year / Amor, Amar.[8]
  • Nomination 18th Annual Grammy (1976): Nominated in the category of Grammy Award for Best Latin Recording for ¿Quieres Ser Mi Amante?.[9]
  • A.C.E. Awards New York (1979): Best Album of the Year / Entre Amigos.[10]
  • Platinum Record (1979): He was the first Spanish artist to receive it for selling 13 million copies.[5]
  • Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1981): He was the first artist to receive the Silver Seagull by popular acclaim at the event.[5]
  • A.C.E. Awards New York (1981): Latin American Superstars: Best Show / Madison Square Garden.[11]
  • A.C.E. Awards New York (1984): Best Show and Best International Artist of the Year / Radio City Music Hall.[5]
  • Camilo Sesto Day (1985): February 21st was officially proclaimed in Puerto Rico by Governor Rafael Hernández Colón.[5]
  • Lo Nuestro Awards (1992): Amor Mío, ¿Qué Me Has Hecho? was nominated for Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Song of the Year.
  • Destino Awards (1997): He Named Ambassador of Latin American Tourism.
  • Golden Hearts (2001): Best Male Artist. Gala 50th Anniversary of Diez Minutos magazine.[12]
  • Viña del Mar International Song Festival (2004): He returned to the festival and received the Festival Medal, Silver Torch, Gold Torch, and again the Gaviota de Plata.[13][14]
  • 50 Diamond Records (2004): Recognition awarded by BMG for 50 million records sold.[15]
  • RTT Festival Cam Zam (2005): Recognition for your participation.[16]
  • Cultural Ambassador (2007): He Named Ambassador of the Alto Guadalquivir region for his work in culture and sports.[17]
  • Maximum Hispanic Pride (2011): Awarded in Las Vegas, U.S., for his 50-year career.[18][19]
  • Camilo Sesto Day (May 28): An official day proclaimed by the state of Nevada, U.S..[20]
  • Mr. Gay Pride Spain (2011): On July 1st, during the Madrid Pride celebrations, Camilo Sesto received the Mr. Gay Pride award in Plaza de Callao, in recognition of his musical career.[21]
  • Charlotte Excellence Award (2014): Awarded in North Carolina, U.S., for his artistic career.[22]
  • Favorite Son and Gold Medal (2016): Highest honors granted by his hometown, Alcoy, in recognition of his entire international career.[23]
  • Sony Music Spain Honorary Recognition (2016): For his 70th birthday and for surpassing 100 million records sold.[24]
  • Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (2017): Official induction in recognition of his prolific career as an author (La Musa Awards).[25]
  • International Gold Excellence Award (2018): Peruvian American National Council, Washington D.C.[26]
  • Alameda Camilo Sesto (2018): The main artery of his hometown was renamed in his honor (formerly Alameda de Alcoy).[27]
  • Honorary Member of the Círculo Industrial de Alcoy (2018): Tribute to Camilo Sesto on the 150th anniversary of the institution.[28]
  • Latino de Oro (2019): Granted by the Foundation City World at the Latino Awards, in recognition of his impact on Ibero-American culture (posthumous).[5]
  • Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2019): Granted from the Spanish government as a essential figure in the national arts (posthumous).[29]
  • Cultural Ambassador (2019): He is Posthumously named Ambassador of the Valencian Community.[30]
  • Ondas Award (2019): For his artistic career, granted posthumously.[31]
  • Adoptive Son of Torrelodones (2019): Granted posthumously; he lived there for more than 30 years.[32]
  • Camilo Sesto Park (2020): Unanimously approved to rename the "Casa Rosa" park in Torrelodones in honor of Camilo Sesto, including a commemorative plaque (posthumous).[33]
  • Statue in his hometown (2025): A 1.90m bronze statue was inaugurated at the Camilo Sesto Museum in Alcoy.[34]

Camilo Sesto Museum

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On June 11, 2026 a museum dedicated to his personal and professional life inaugurated in Alcoy, Spain. The space is divided into two floors of 300 square meters and houses 2,000 objects, highlighting a collection of gold and platinum records, certificates, awards, diplomas, and photographs.[35][36]

Discography

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Groups

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Albums

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Compilations

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Live

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References

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  1. ↑ "Cuentas oficiales de Camilo Sesto en redes sociales informan de la muerte del cantante español a los 72 años". La Tercera (in Spanish). Copesa. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Camilo Sesto grabó en cinco idiomas y vendió más de 100 millones de discos antes de morir". Noticia al Día. 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  3. ↑ "Camilo Sesto fue la punta de lanza de varios artistas en el Festival de Viña". Radio Concierto. 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Spanish singer-songwriter Camilo Sesto Dies at 72". The Washington Post. 8 September 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gala Acción Social. "Camilo Sesto – Miembro Honorífico de Premios Latino" (in Spanish). Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Camilo Sesto (Mejor Cantante del Año 1972) premiado por la Asociación de Cronistas de Espectáculos" (PDF). Billboard. p. 14. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "A.C.E. Awards New York (1973): Best Singer" (in Spanish). A.C.E. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "A.C.E. Awards New York (1974): Songwriters of the Year" (in Spanish). A.C.E. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Camilo Sesto Grammy". Grammy Awards. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "A.C.E. Awards New York (1979): Album of the Year" (in Spanish). A.C.E. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "A.C.E. Awards New York (1981): Best Show / M.S.G" (in Spanish). A.C.E. Archived from the original on 6 February 2007. Retrieved 17 August 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ↑ "Corazón de Oro" (in Spanish). YouTube. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Festival de la Canción de Viña del Mar 2004" (in Spanish). Prime Video. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  14. ↑ "El día en que Camilo Sesto conquistó al "Monstruo" de Viña del Mar" (in Spanish). El Dínamo. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  15. ↑ "Camilo Sesto presenta su nuevo álbum" (in Spanish). La Nación. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  16. ↑ Muñoz, Alba (April 15, 2005). "Justo reúne a sus amigos". 20minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved September 26, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Camilo Sesto, embajador cultural de la comarca del Alto" (in Spanish). ABC. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Maximo Orgullo Hispano". Cooperativa. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  19. ↑ "Camilo Sesto, máximo orgullo hispano". Elimparcial.es. 18 June 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  20. ↑ "Homenaje a Camilo Sesto en Las Vegas" (in Spanish). La Razón. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  21. ↑ "Camilo Sesto, Premio Mr. Gay Pride España 2011" (in Spanish). Mr. Gay Pride España. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Premio Excelencia Charlotte 2014" (in Spanish). YouTube. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  23. ↑ "Camilo Sesto, el hijo predilecto de Alcoy" (in Spanish). Excélsior. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "Camilo Sesto: 70 años y 100 millones de discos vendidos" (in Spanish). El Comercio. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  25. ↑ Estevez, Marjua (20 October 2017). "Erika Ender, Carlos Vives & More Inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  26. ↑ "Peruvian American National Council Official Page". Facebook. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  27. ↑ "Camilo Sesto ya da nombre a la Alameda" (in Spanish). El Nostre Ciutat. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  28. ↑ "Camilo Sesto recibe el homenaje del Círculo Industrial" (in Spanish). Levante-EMV. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes a Camilo Sesto" (in Spanish). Ministerio de Cultura Gobierno Español. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  30. ↑ "La Generalitat entregará mañana las altas distinciones a Camilo Sesto, Sol Picó y Carmen Llorca" (in Spanish). El Nostre Ciutat. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  31. ↑ "Camilo Sesto, Premio Ondas" (in Spanish). Mujer Hoy. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  32. ↑ "Camilo Sesto nombrado Hijo Adoptivo de Torrelodones" (in Spanish). La Voz de la A6. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  33. ↑ "Camilo Sesto tendrá un parque con su nombre en Torrelodones" (in Spanish). La Vanguardia. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  34. ↑ "La estatua de Camilo Sesto ya luce en el futuro museo" (in Spanish). Información. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  35. ↑ "El Museo de Camilo Sesto en Alcoy abrirá sus puertas" (in Spanish). Ayuntamiento de Alcoy. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  36. ↑ "Así es por dentro el nuevo museo Camilo Sesto" (in Spanish). El Nostre Ciutat. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
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