Juanito Valderrama hijo

Among his most famous songs is "El emigrante", written in 1949, a ballad for the millions of displaced Spaniards who fled the country in the years after the Spanish Civil War. In 1960 he appeared in the film of the same name. He was romantically and professionally partnered with singer and actress Dolores Abril from 1954 until his death in 2004. The couple had two children, Juan Antonio Valderrama and Juana Dolores Valderrama, who both became singers.

• Name — Juanito Valderrama • Birth Name — Juan Valderrama Blanca • Born — 24 May 1916 • Birthplace — Torredelcampo (Jaén), Spain • Died — 12 April 2004 • Place of death — Espartinas (Seville), Spain • Occupation — Singer • Years Active — 1935–2004 • Spouse — Dolores Abril (1954–2004) • Children — * Juan Antonio Valderrama • Juana Dolores Valderrama Caballero

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1956 — El rey de la carretera — Rafael • 1960 — El emigrante — Quino • 1966 — Gitana — Manuel • 1966 — De barro y oro — Juan • 1967 — La niña del patio — Juanito Valderrama • 1968 — El padre Coplillas — Don Fernando, el 'Padre Coplillas' — (final film role)