Camilo Sesto (born Camilo Blanes Cortés) was a Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer from Alcoy, Spain. He was born on September 16, 1946, and passed away on September 8, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Widely regarded as one of the most successful Spanish vocalists of his era, he left a lasting legacy across Latin pop and ballad music.
Real Name
Camilo Blanes Cortés
Stage Name
Camilo Sesto
Nickname
El Rey del Amor (The King of Love)
Name Meaning
Camilo is of Latin origin, often interpreted as “attendant” or “helper.”
Date of Birth
16 September 1946
Death Date
8 September 2019
Languages
Spanish
Religion
Catholic
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Gender
Male
Orientation
Straight
Nationality
Spanish
Lives in
Madrid, Spain
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Camilo Sesto Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Height
5’10” (178 cm)
Weight
73 kg (161 lb)
Body Type
Average
Body Hair
Not Public
Bicep Size
Not Public
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Facial Hair
Mustache
Shoe Size
7 (US)
Tattoos
No
Piercings
No
Family Members and Relatives
Father’s Name
Joaquina Cortes
Mother’s Name
Eliseo Blanes
Siblings
Not Public
Personal Information
Marital Status
Divorced
Wife Name
Lourdes Ornelas (ex-wife)
Children Names
Camilo Michael; Simón Augusto
Hobbies and Favorites
Favorite Male Singers
Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Julio Iglesias
Favorite Female Singers
Whitney Houston, Gloria Estefan, Céline Dion
Favorite Actors
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Anthony Hopkins
Favorite Actresses
Meryl Streep
Favorite Male Stars
Favorite Female Stars
Favorite Colors
Blue
Favorite Foods
Spanish cuisine
Favorite Destination
Valencian Community coast (Alicante/Altea)
Hobbies
Singing, composing music, playing the piano
Education and Qualifications
Education
Not Public
Wealth and Income Source
Net worth (approx.)
Not Public
Salary, Income & Earnings
Not Public
Social Media Accounts
TikTok
Not Public
Facebook
Not Public
Instagram
Not Public
Second Instagram
Not Public
Twitter (X)
Not Public
Second Twitter
Not Public
Third Twitter
Not Public
YouTube
Not Public
Snapchat
Not Public
Pinterest
Not Public
AskFm
Not Public
LinkedIn
Not Public
Triller
Not Public
OnlyFans (Free)
Not Public
OnlyFans (Paid)
Not Public
Fansly
Not Public
Tumblr
Not Public
SoundCloud
Not Public
Discord
Not Public
Reddit
Not Public
Twitch
Not Public
Email
Not Public
Phone Number
Not Public
Popularity and Famous For
Profession/Occupation
Singer, songwriter, composer, producer
Famous For
Classic hits such as “Vivir así es morir de amor,” “Algo de mí,” and “Perdóname.”