Antonio Aguilar Jr.: Who Is He? Every Fascinating Fact About Him

Antonio Aguilar Jr. is the eldest son of popular Mexican singers and actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre
He started singing and acting at a tender age, starring alongside his parents in movies like La yegua Colorada in 1972
The 64-year-old Mexican-born is married to Susana Carillo. Moreso, his kids and a good number of his extended family members are also popular entertainers

Born on the 9th of October 1960 in Mexico, Antonio Aguilar Jr. is a famous Mexican singer and actor who began his entertainment career very early in life. He made his movie debut between 1972 and 1973, starring alongside his parents in the movie La Yegua Colorada.

In 1994, Antonio dropped his debut studio album titled Toda mi Vida and while he is currently reckoned as a very skillful and successful entertainer, his influential family background contributed to his stardom.

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Antonio Aguilar Jr. is the Eldest Son of Singers and Actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre

Antonio whose original name is José Jesús Antonio Aguilar Jiménez is from a family of famous musicians and actors. His father Antonio Aguilar, born on the 17th of May 1919 and died on the 19th day of June 2007 at 88 was a singer, actor, songwriter, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter.

His father has notably recorded over 150 albums that sold 25 million copies in his lifetime. He has also starred in about 120 movies and was nicknamed “El Charro de México” meaning Mexico’s Horseman.

While the Mexican-born father remains one of the finest Latin American entertainers ever lived, his mother is Flor Silvestre, originally born Guillermina Jiménez Chabolla on the 16th of August 1930 and died on the 25th of November 2020 aged 90. Until her demise, she was a well-known singer, actress, and equestrienne renowned for her proficiency in Latin American music.

Flor and her son Antonio had previously recorded a song together titled Para morir iguales. The song was included in the reissue album of Antonio in 2016 titled Caballo Viejo. Para morir iguales is said to be one of Flor’s hit songs in the early 60s.

Is He Married?

64-year-old José Jesús is married to Susana Carillo. Although many of the people surrounding the star are entertainers, this may not be the case with his wife.

Meanwhile, the couple’s first child Susana Aguilar (Flor Susana Aguilar Carrillo) is an actress and cinematographer known for works like Sesiones en casa: Cielo Rojo (2020) and Don Francisco Presenta (2002).

Furthermore, Majo Aguilar, born as María José Aguilar Carrillo on the 7th of June 1994 is Antonio’s second daughter. Interestingly, she is as well a singer and songwriter currently signed to Universal Music Group. She has produced multiple singles, 2 extended plays, one studio album, and counting.

His Debut Studio Album was Produced and Directed by His Brother Pepe Aguilar

Antonio’s brother Pepe Aguilar is a very famous singer, actor, and producer altogether. Apart from producing his brother’s debut album, he has worked on dozens of other projects that have over time earned him numerous awards.

He is a 4 times recipient of the Grammy awards and 5 times recipient of the Latin Grammy Awards to mention a few.

Pepe is also known to be the owner of one of the finest record labels in Mexico called ‘Equinoccio Records’. His studio is equipped with the highest technology in Latin America and

away from music, Antonio’s brother is also into fashion. In 2009, he created his own fashion line called ‘Pepe Aguilar Line de Calzado.’ He also has another fashion line, ‘Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection.’

A Quick Look at other José Jesús Antonio’s Relatives that are also Entertainers

Leonardo Aguilar

Leonardo, 25, is Antonio’s nephew. He is a Mexican singer who has been nominated previously for two Latin Grammy Awards. Leonardo is son to Pepe Aguilar.

Angela Aguilar

Also born to Pepe Aguilar on the 8th of October 2003 in Los Angelis, Angela is Antonio’s niece. She released her debut studio album Primero Soy Mexicana in 2018 and it became a huge success. She has also been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards.

Dalia Ines

She is Agilar’s half-sister who is a singer, dancer, actress, and as well writer known for creating and performing in Mi México, a revue featuring Mexican folk music and dances.

Marcela Rubiales

She is Antonio’s half-brother, also a Singer, actress, and T.V presenter. Marcela started her entertainment career in 1977 when she was given a supporting role in the telenovela La venganza. She made her singing debut in the early 80s and produced most of her hit songs for Mexico’s EMI Capitol label. In movies, she has starred opposite her brother Antonio Aguilar she also had her equestrian show in the 1990s.

Guadalupe Pineda

Agular’s cousin Guadalupe is reckoned as one of Mexico’s grassroots musical icons having received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award among others. She is a singer who has released over 30 albums and has equally sold millions of copies all over the world.

La Prieta Linda

Linda is Antonio’s Aunt who is also an entertainer who was part of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She has recorded at least 5 studio albums and featured in over 15 movies which include Valente Quintero (1973) and Es mi Vida (1982).

Mary Jiménez

Antonio Aguilar Jr’s aunt Mary is a Mexican ranchera singer who is well known for Mexican Record labels like Discos GAS and Discos CBS. She is known for works such as Quédate con él (1979) and No recuerdas, bien mío (1983).