Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido was a notable Ecuadorian singer and recording artist who performed throughout Latin America, achieving great fame for his renditions of boleros, valses, pasillos, tangos, and rancheras.
11 Facts About Julio Jaramillo
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Julio Jaramillo is considered to be one of the most beloved singers of Ecuador, even before Gerardo Moran, Maximo Escaleras, and many other talents.
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Julio Jaramillo was born on October 1,1935, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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Julio Jaramillo's parents moved to Guayaquil from the town of Machachi in search for a better life.
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Julio Jaramillo had two siblings, a sister who died at the age of 5 and a brother named Pepe.
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Julio Jaramillo gained international recognition after the bolero "Nuestro Juramento", and he made several tours in Latin America.
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Julio Jaramillo began a journey through Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.
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Julio Jaramillo had a part in an Ecuadorian movie, "Fiebre de Juventud: Romance en Ecuador", and another one in Argentina.
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Julio Jaramillo recorded duets with Daniel Santos, Olimpo Cardenas, and Alci Acosta.
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In February 1978, Julio Jaramillo underwent a dangerous procedure to remove his gallstones.
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Julio Jaramillo's remains were given a farewell like no other person has known in Guayaquil.