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Placido Domingo Biography

Updated On 16 Aug, 2016 Published On 16 Aug, 2016
Placido Domingo
Married

Facts of Placido Domingo

Date of Birth :
Age : 83 years old
Family Name : Domingo
Birth Country : Spain
Birth Sign : Aquarius
Height : 6 Feet 2 Inch

Relationship short Statistics of Placido Domingo

What is Placido Domingo marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Married
How many children does Placido Domingo have ? (name): 3 Children
Is Placido Domingo having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Placido Domingo Gay ? No

Placido Domingo is a Spanish tenor and conductor best known for his powerful and versatile voice, known as "the King of Opera". He grew up in a musical family; both of his parents were singers of zarzuela, or Spanish operettas, who toured with a troupe. Placido first studied piano before focusing on his vocal talents. Domingo began his career in Mexico and Israel before becoming a star in the opera world. In 1983, he won his first Grammy Award and appeared in his first film, La Traviata.

Placido Domingo married a piano student, Ana María Guerra Cué. However, the marriage did not last long, with the couple separating shortly thereafter. After their separation, Domingo married Marta Ornelas, a lyric soprano from Veracruz, Mexico, whom he met during his conservatory days. After their marriage, the couple performed together frequently at the Israel National Opera. Placido has three children. 

Placido Domingo Married

First Marriage with Ana María Guerra Cue

Att the age of sixteen, Palcido got married to Ana María Guerra Cué, who was a fellow pianist. They got divorced after a brief period. They had a child together.

Second Marriage with Marta Ornelas

Marta Ornelas is a Mexican opera soprano, stage director, and designer, whom he met during his conservatory days. They are still happily married.

Placido Domingo Children

SON : José Plácido Domingo Guerra

Mother: Ana María Guerra Cué

José Plácido Domingo Guerra is the one and only son born to this couple before they got separated. At present, he is a photographer.

SON : Plácido Francisco

Mother: Marta Ornelas

Plácido Francisco, also known as Plácido Domingo Jr., was born on 21 October 1965. He is the first child with Marta.

SON : Alvaro Maurizio

Mother: Marta Ornelas

Alvaro Maurizio is the second child and second son born to his second wife Marta Ornelas, born 11 October 1968.

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