Agustín Lara & María Félix
He wrote her "María Bonita" forever
The composer Agustín Lara and "La Doña" María Félix shared a brief, stormy marriage; from that love came "María Bonita," the song he wrote her remembering her sea-bathing in Acapulco.
01Why it matters
It joined the two greatest icons of Mexican music and cinema in one of its most eternal songs.
02The conflict
Lara's jealousy and María Félix's fierce independence.
03The iconic moment
Lara composing "María Bonita" remembering Acapulco.
04What survived
The song "María Bonita"; the Mexican bolero.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Agustín Lara & María Félix?
The composer Agustín Lara and "La Doña" María Félix shared a brief, stormy marriage; from that love came "María Bonita," the song he wrote her remembering her sea-bathing in Acapulco.
Why is the story of Agustín Lara & María Félix famous?
It joined the two greatest icons of Mexican music and cinema in one of its most eternal songs.
How does the story of Agustín Lara & María Félix end?
Lara composing "María Bonita" remembering Acapulco. The song "María Bonita"; the Mexican bolero.
Is the story of Agustín Lara & María Félix real?
Yes, Agustín Lara & María Félix is based on real people and events.
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