Anecdotes

First foreign artist to perform at the "Tropicana" revue in Havanna, Cuba (1987).

German singer of Cuban descent, best known for his hits "Heute so, morgen so" (1969, Today this way, tomorrow that way), "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko" (1972, The puppeteer of Mexico) and "Ein bißchen Spaß muss sein" (1972, There has to be a bit of fun).

Born to Alfonso Zerquera, a Cuban variety artist, and his wife Mercedes, he grew up in Beirut and Madrid.

His wife Mireille is his stepmother's sister.

After abandoning his studies in medicine, he started his singing career performing on stage with Josephine Baker.

Lives in Grünwald near Munich.

Speaks seven languages.

Enjoys playing tennis.

His mother Mercedes died when he was two years old.

In 1969, Blanco won the German "Schlager-Festspiele" with his song "Heute so, morgen so" (Today like this, tomorrow like that).

The son of variety entertainer Alfonso Zerquera and the Cuban singer and dancer Mercedes Blanco. His mother died when he was two years old.

Began his singing career under Josephine Baker.

Won a talent contest in 1957 as one of 1800 entrants.