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Jorge Villamil (Jorge Augusto Villamil Cordovez) was born on 6 June, 1929 in Huila, Colombia, is an artist. Discover Jorge Villamil's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
| Popular As |
Jorge Augusto Villamil Cordovez |
| Occupation |
Songwriter, Musician, Producer, Physician |
| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
6 June 1929 |
| Birthday |
6 June |
| Birthplace |
Huila, Colombia |
| Date of death |
(2010-02-28) |
| Died Place |
Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality |
Colombia |
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Jorge Villamil Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, Jorge Villamil height not available right now. We will update Jorge Villamil's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jorge Villamil Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jorge Villamil worth at the age of 81 years old? Jorge Villamil’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Colombia. We have estimated
Jorge Villamil's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Jorge Villamil died at his residence in Bogotá at 10 pm (UTC-5) on February 28, 2010, of diabetes-related complications.
He has been the recipient of numerous national and international awards. Internationally, The Association of Latin Entertainment Critics ACE – Composer of the Year (1978), Hollywood Gold Palm (1969), Carnegie Hall – Latin Recognition (1977), Human Values Award by the Organization of American States, United Nation Recognition (1985), Gallo de Oro (Brazil), Distinguished Guest by URSS. From Colombia, different Presidential, Congressional and cultural awards.
In the '70s, Jorge Villamil was living between his medicine practice in the Instituto de Seguros Sociales, his family and music. During 1976, in one of the hardest decisions of his life, Jorge Villamil retired from a promissory medicine career and started officially a career in arts as a composer.
He separated from his wife Olga Lucia (1974), who died 4 years later at the age of 33.
On November 11, 1965, he married Olga Lucia Ospina (daughter of Mariano Ospina Navia [1] and Beatriz Serrano de Ospina). They had two children Jorge and Ana Maria Villamil Ospina. One year later, the couple moved to Mexico D.F. to study on Centro Cuauthémoc. There he came in contact with many famous artists who influenced his career such as José Alfredo Jiménez, Pedro Vargas, Mario Moreno Cantinflas, Los Panchos, Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Consuelo Velásquez, Lola Beltrán, Amalia Mendoza La Tariácuri, Estela Núñez, Tony Aguilar and Vicente Fernández. During his stay in Mexico, he created more than 20 songs including El Barcino, Entre cadenas, Ocasos, Oropel, Penas al viento, Sólo recuerdos, Soñar contigo and Soy Cobarde.
Villamil's parents were Jorge Villamil Ortega and Leonor Cordovez Pizarro (Panama). He grew up in a large farm in the country side of Colombia this was a critical factor on his future musical works; some of them describe the social struggles of Colombian history and the colorful life of the country side. Jorge Villamil studied elemental school in Garzón (a small town in Huila Department) and graduated from high school in Bogotá (Colombia). In 1958, Jorge Augusto Villamil received his doctorate in medicine with a specialization in orthopedic surgery from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
Jorge Villamil Cordovez (June 6, 1929 – February 28, 2010) was a Colombian composer and songwriter born in El Cedral, a large coffee plantation near Neiva (Huila). He was one of the most prolific and important composers of Colombia and South America. Villamil's talent was evident when he learned to play Colombian tiple at 4 years of age. He was the youngest and only male of a family of 7.
