Luis Aguilar Manzo(1918 - 1997) was aMexicanfilmandtelevisionactorandsingerof theGolden Age of Mexican cinema. He was also known asEl Gallo Giro, and was noted for his performances in films asEl 7 leguas(1955) andEl látigo negro(1958). Aguilar was born inHermosillo, Sonora. He was given his first leading role in the filmSota, Caballo y Rey(1944). He had two daughters (Anna Luisa and Martha Fernanda Aguilar) from his first marriage and one son (Luis Aguilar Doblado) from his second marriage with actress Rosario Galvez. He died on the night of October 23–24, 1997 during his sleep.