Who Is Chalino Sanchez?

Chalino Sanchez is one of the most well-known corrido singers and songwriters. His music has been linked to the drug culture in Mexico. Narcocorrido was a term used to describe the style of music he produced, He never mentioned drugs or gangs in his music but his songs reflected the drug and gang culture. Marisela Vallejos Felix on the other hand is most known as the wife of Chalino Sánchez, a well-known Mexican musician, and songwriter. 

Chalino Sanchez Early Life

Chalino’s birth name is Rosalino Sanchez Felix, and he was born on August 30, 1960. He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, a poor and secluded region. Chalino was born and raised in a poor family, his sister was raped when she was a teenager in their violent area.

At the time Chalino was 15 years old, a wealthy and violent man named Chapo Perez raped his sister, and Chalino shot and killed his sister’s rapist at a party they both attended two years later. Chalino escaped to Tijuana after the crime and operated as an immigrant smuggler in the United States.

Chalino arrived in the United States illegally in 1977, settling in Oregon and then Los Angeles. He stayed with his aunt in Inglewood, California, for a while so that he would be able to make ends meet, the young immigrant worked a variety of occupations, and selling illegal drugs was one of those jobs. He also assisted his brother Armando in his immigration smuggling enterprise.

Chalino Sanchez Music Career –  All You Need To Know

Just like David Sanov, Chalino’s singing career began while he was incarcerated. In the early 1980s, he was sentenced to jail and he started practicing music and swapping stories with the other inmates from Sinoloa, Mexico while serving his term in the jail.

Their experiences led them to write a corridor which is a form of Sinaloan song, the adventures of revolutionary heroes and even legendary bandits are told in a corrido.

He eventually found Pedro Rivera, the owner of a recording studio in Long Beach, California. They were pioneers in the Prohibido Corrido, or Prohibited Corrido, which dealt mostly with murders and drug smugglers. Chalino became well-known in bars where he performed songs in Sinaloan slang.

Chalino Sanchez Relationship Life With Marisela Vallejos

Chalino met Marisela Sanchez, who subsequently became his wife through his cousin In 1984. The couple married in an intimate ceremony attended by friends and relatives, At the time of their marriage, Marisela was already expecting their first child, Adan Sanchez. However, Cynthia Sanchez was their second child and only daughter.

Chalino Sanchez Death 

On May 15, 1992, Chalino was performing at Salon Bugambilias in Culiacan when he received a message that he was going to die after his theatrical performance, according to the message he was in the middle of his concert but he continued like any other professional performer and Chalino exited the club with his two brothers, cousin, and a few women after the event finished at midnight Several Chevrolet Suburbans carrying armed mercenaries barred their path. The mercenaries pretended to be police officers and abducted Chalino.

Chalino’s body was discovered motionless in an irrigation canal in Los Laureles, Culiacan, in the early hours of May 16, 1992, He was wearing a blindfold and had rope markings on his wrists. Unfortunately, he died instantly from a single bullet wound at the back of his head.

Chalino Sanchez &  Marisela Vallejos Children

Their daughter Sanchez is still living well whereas the boy (Adan Chalino Sanchez) died at the age of 24. 

What Is Marisela Vallejos Felix’s Net Worth?

Her actual net worth is yet to be revealed, although when her spouse died, he was reported to be worth roughly $1.4 million. Her principal source of income is reportedly her business job, she also gets royalties from the songs of her husband and children. Her net worth is reported to be around $3.2 million, even though it is unknown.

Where is Marisela Vallejos Felix (Full Info)

Following the loss of her husband, Marisela Vallejos Felix has led a solitary life. She has given many television interviews to discuss her husband’s legacy throughout the years, she has been granted American citizenship and currently resides in the United States. Anyway, Chalino’s wife continues to receive income from her late husband’s and son’s songs.