Johnny Canales

TV Show Host

Birthday August 19, 1947

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Nuevo León, Mexico

DEATH DATE Jun 13, 2024 (76)

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About

Singer and host of the popular variety show, The Johnny Canales Show, which debuted in 1983. He was also a Mexican Tejano singer. 

Before Fame

He worked as a radio DJ. 

Trivia

His guests included Jennifer PenaLos Tigres del Norte, and La Mafia. He received a "Veteran of the Year" award from LULAC in 2009. 

Family Life

His mother was Mexican, and his father was born in Texas. He married Nora Canales.

Associated With

His show is credited with broadcasting one of the first live performances of Selena Quintanilla.