Rigo Tovar

The adventures and misadventures the popular singer Rigo Tovar, his relationships, trips and unparalleled successes

Rigo and la Tulipana meet at the cabaret where they work, he as a singer and she as a fichera. They live an intense love, but Rigo's alcoholism is a source of constant tension.

Mexican feature film

Follow the real-life rags-to-riches story of acclaimed Mexican performer Rigo Tovar, a musical pioneer whose innovative combination of traditional cumbia rhythms, electric instruments and rock melodies propelled him from poverty to stardom. This documentary shows Tovar, who died in 2005, during the height of his popularity, and features interviews with family members and plenty of live concert footage.

Rigo Tovar plays “Tony Franco”, a singer who rises to fame and balances his new lifestyle while trying to keep up with everyone back home.