Roberto Blanco was born 7 June 1937 in Tunis, Tunisia. Of Afro-Cuban origin, Blanco is a German-speaking Schlager singer and actor.
First foreign artist to perform at the "Tropicana" revue in Havanna, Cuba.
German singer of Cuban descent, best known for his hits "Heute so, morgen so" (1969, Today this way, tomorrow that way), "Der Puppenspieler von Mexiko" (1972, The puppeteer of Mexico) and "Ein bichen Spa muss sein" (1972, There has to be a bit of fun).
Born to Alfonso Zerquera, a Cuban variety artist, and his wife Mercedes, he grew up in Beirut and Madrid.
His wife Mireille is his stepmothers sister.
After abandoning his studies in medicine, he started his singing career performing on stage with Josephine Baker.
Lives in Grnwald near Munich.
Speaks seven languages.
Enjoys playing tennis.
His mother Mercedes died when he was two years old.
