Felito Félix

Felito Félix (born June 13, 1939) is a Puerto Rican singer, actor and song composer whose musical career has lasted for 69 years.^[1][2] He has recorded 67 albums.^[3] In addition, he is the composer of the municipal hymn of his hometown, Cidra, Puerto Rico.^[4] Felito Felix is the father of actor Felix Melendez Jr.

Felito Félix
Birth name	Félix Meléndez León
Born	(1939-06-13) June 13, 1939 (age 85) Cidra, Puerto Rico
Genres	Bolero
Occupations	singer, actor and composer

Biography

Felito Félix is a native of Cidra, Puerto Rico.

In 1976, Félix debuted as an actor, along with Spanish teen musical group La Pandilla in a movie named "La Pandilla en Apuros", an Alfred D. Herger production which was filmed in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Félix had been semi-retired from his career as a musician after his wife was diagnosed with cancer; after she died, he made a musical comeback.^[5]

Personal

Felito Félix was married for 50 years to Delia Rosa Garces.^[3]

See also

• List of Puerto Ricans