Manolo Otero


Manuel Otero Aparicio, known as Manolo Otero, was a Spanish singer, actor and director.

Musical career

Otero recorded a Spanish language version of When a Child is Born in 1973, with the Spanish title Todo el Tiempo del Mundo, which became a number one hit for 18 weeks from December 1974 to April 1975.

Film career

In 1967, Otero won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International [Animation Film Festival] for directing Arès contre Atlas. He co-directed other short films, including Patchwork and Rails.

Personal life

In 1973, Otero married actress María José Cantudo. They had one son, Manuel, and separated in 1978. Following a relationship with Argentine model and Miss Universe Silvana Suárez he married Colombian model Miss [Universe 1981#Contestants|Eddy Cano] in 1986.