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Rafael Orozco Maestre (Rafael José Orozco Maestre) was born on 24 March, 1954 in Becerril, Colombia, is a Colombian vallenato singer (1954–1992). Discover Rafael Orozco Maestre's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
| Popular As |
Rafael José Orozco Maestre |
| Occupation |
singer |
| Age |
38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
24 March, 1954 |
| Birthday |
24 March |
| Birthplace |
Becerril, Colombia |
| Date of death |
11 June, 1992 |
| Died Place |
Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Nationality |
Colombia
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Rafael Orozco Maestre Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, Rafael Orozco Maestre height not available right now. We will update Rafael Orozco Maestre's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Rafael Orozco Maestre's Wife?
His wife is Clara Elena Cabello (m. 1976–1992)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Clara Elena Cabello (m. 1976–1992) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Wendy Yurany, Johanna Kelly, Loraine |
Rafael Orozco Maestre Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rafael Orozco Maestre worth at the age of 38 years old? Rafael Orozco Maestre’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Rafael Orozco Maestre's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
Rafael Orozco Maestre Social Network
Timeline
Rafael José Orozco Maestre (March 24, 1954 – June 11, 1992) was a Colombian singer of vallenato music.
He was one of the major representatives of Colombian popular folk music and was lead singer and co-founder, alongside fellow accordionist Israel Romero, of the vallenato group Binomio de Oro de América, which was very popular in Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela.
Orozco was born in Becerril, Cesar.
In 1975 after High School, he recorded two albums with accordion player Emilio Oviedo.
The title of her first album was Adelante and The second one was named Con entusiasmo.
In 1976, he met accordion player Israel Romero at a party and they became friends.
Two months later they founded the musical group Binomio de Oro de América, with this group they won three Congos de Oro at the Barranquilla's Carnival, 16 gold records and two platinum records for millionaire sales worldwide.
Rafael Orozco Maestre married Clara Elena Cabello Sarmiento in the church of Santa Bernardita in Barranquilla, on March 5, 1976.
They had three daughters, Kelly Johanna, Wendy Giolanny and Loraine.
He studied several semesters of Business Administration at the Caribbean Autonomous University before dedicating himself to music.
From 1977 to 1991 the Binomio de Oro recorded 20 albums not counting special contributions to other artist on different compilations, interrupted with the death of lead singer Rafael Orozco.
In 1991, Orozco wrote the song Solo Para Ti, dedicated to his wife, a song that would be an international success.
It has been alleged that Orozco had a sentimental relationship with a young woman named Maria Angelica Navarro Ogliasti, identified as the girlfriend of Medellin Cartel hitman Jose Reinaldo Fiallo, who was himself murdered on November 1992 on orders of Pablo Escobar.
Orozco grew up in the small town of Becerril close to Valledupar.
As a child he sold water that he collected in the Maracas River together with his donkey "El Ñato".
He initially wanted to be an accordionist like his father.
He attended High School at the Colegio Nacional Loperena in Valledupar.
In 2014, Caracol TV, the largest Colombian television station, started airing a telenovela titled Rafael Orozco, el ídolo, about the life of Rafael Orozco Maestre.
He was assassinated by gunmen in front of his house in Barranquilla, Atlántico, during his daughter's 15th birthday party (quinceañera).
It is believed the assassins were hired by a drug lord whose wife or girlfriend was obsessed with Orozco.
