The Mexican-American entertainment world dressed in mourning after the unfortunate death of Johnny Canales, an endearing face of Latin talent who conquered the United States with his presence and personality. This sad news broke in the early hours of June 13, when it was confirmed that the presenter had lost his life at the age of 76, after facing several health complications.
Who was Johnny Canales, the beloved Mexican presenter who died
Juan José Canales, better known as Johnny Canales, was a Mexican singer, presenter and musician. who made history by becoming one of the main promoters of talents from his country in the United States.
Is originally from Monterrey, Nuevo León, where he spent part of his life until he moved to Texas, a city in which he managed to establish himself professionally and debut on television. This was somewhat unusual, because although there were already several Latin figures in the middle, Canales managed to gain the support of the public and the admiration of his colleagues by always being willing to support those who, like him, had the dream of having their name was known.
This was the ambitious television program in which he helped emerging talents
During a great season, The man from Monterrey was in charge of “The Johnny Canales Show”, his own program on American television, where he used to invite debut artists.. So it was even considered that it was almost mandatory for emerging personalities to be with him to predict a good reception from the audience.
Among the people he summoned and “sponsored” were “Selena and the Dinos”, “The Shadow of Chicago” and Ruben Naranjo. One aspect that was known about Canales was his willingness to contribute to the industry and his charisma in front of the cameras, which helped his show stay on the air for years, contrary to other titles with which he competed that were canceled shortly after. go out.
