Meet Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo: All you need to know about Chalino Sánchez’s daughter

Meet Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo: All you need to know about Chalino Sánchez’s daughter

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo is the daughter of an accomplished Mexican singer-songwriter who was shot and killed by unidentified assailants on 16 May 1992. Her father, Chalino Sánchez, was one of the most influential narcocorrido vocalists of the late 20th century.

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Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's father was posthumously called "El Rey del Corrido (The King of the Corrido)" after his death. Photo: @ccynthia.sancchez (modified by author)
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Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo has made a name for herself as a successful SEO consultant and social media celebrity. She rose to prominence as Chalino Sánchez 's daughter and is active on TikTok and Instagram.

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's profile summary

Full nameCynthia Sánchez Vallejo
Famous asChalino Sánchez's daughter
GenderFemale
Birthdate7 April 1987
Age37 years (as of January 2025)
Zodiac signAries
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
ResidenceParamount, California, USA
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMexican
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5'6" (167 cm)
Eye colorBrown
Hair colorBlack
Marital statusUnmarried
FatherRosalino "Chalino" Sánchez Félix
MotherMarisela Vallejos Félix
SiblingAdán Santos Sánchez Vallejo
Alma materCalifornia State University
QualificationMarketing and business administration studies
ProfessionSEO consultant and social media celebrity

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Did Chalino Sánchez have a daughter?

Chalino Sánchez's daughter, Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo, was born in Los Angeles, California. She is an American citizen from a Mexican ethnic background.

When was Cynthia Sánchez born?

Born on 7 April 1987, Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's age is 37 years old (as of January 2025), and her zodiac sign is Aries.

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Facts about Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo. Photo: @ccynthia.sancchez (modified by author)
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Did Chalino have a wife?

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's parents, Marisela Vallejos Félix and Rosalino "Chalino" Sánchez Félix, were married for nine years.

They first met through Chalino's cousins, Juana and Rosalba, when he was working in Los Angeles. Marisela was pregnant with their first child, Adán, when Chalino married her in 1984.

Three years later, the couple added a second child, Cynthia. The cold arms of death cut their marriage short when Chalino was murdered in Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1992 at 31.

Chalino Sánchez’s songs

Chalino was an early innovator of Mexican Corrido music. He composed songs for inmates who wanted to preserve their memories in ballad form.

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Cynthia Sánchez's dad also created and performed romantic and radio-friendly tracks. Some of his known songs include; 

  • Alma Enamorada
  • El Navegante
  • Ya Después De Muerto
  • Ramiro Sierra
  • Nieves de enero
  • Me Persigue Tu Sombra
  • El Gallo de Sinaloa
  • El Crimen de Culiacan
  • Armando Aguirre
  • La muerte del Pela Vacas
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Cynthia's parents, Marisela and Chalino, were born and raised in Mexico but met in the US. Photo: @ChalinoElReyDelCorrido, @Antonio Torres (modified by author)
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Chalino Sánchez’s death

Sánchez was shot on 25 January 1992 while performing in Coachella, California, USA. Though he survived, the singer accidentally killed a bystander while firing back in self-defence.

Sánchez was shot and killed on 16 May 1992 after a performance in Culiacán, in which he was handed a note, possibly a death threat. Though his murder remains unsolved, people have linked it to a Mexican cartel or revenge.

Chalino Sánchez's death note

Someone in the audience gave Chalino a note (assumed to be a death threat) during a concert at the Salon Bugambilias in Culiacán on 15 May 1992. The singer crumpled it up and performed Alma Enamorada onstage.

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He drove out of the club around midnight, accompanied by his two brothers, a cousin, and some young women. Some armed men driving black Chevrolet Suburbans stopped them and presented Sánchez with state police ID cards.

The men informed him that their commander had requested to see him. Chalino entered one of their cars, leaving the rest behind.

The next day, at 6 am, two farmers discovered his body along an irrigation canal close to Highway 15 in the Los Laurels neighbourhood in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's siblings

Her brother, Adán Sánchez, grew up to become a singer, specializing in the regional Mexican and Corrido music genre like their father.

What happened to Adán Sánchez?

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's brother died from a road accident on 27 March 2004 at the age of 19, on his way to a concert in Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico.

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Cynthia Sánchez's brother, Adán Sánchez, grew up to become a singer. Photo: @ElReyDelosCorridos, @Gregory Bojorquez (modified by author)
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Adán was driving to a performance at a concert in Tuxpan, Nayarit, Mexico, in his dad's 1990 Lincoln Town Car. He lost control when the vehicle blew a tyre on the route connecting Rosario and Escuinapa and crashed into a ditch.

According to authorities, Adán had not fastened a seatbelt during the accident. He suffered significant head injuries and was discovered dead on the scene, just 18 days away from his 20th birthday.

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's education

Chalino Sánchez’s daughter attended California State University, Northridge, where she studied marketing and business administration.

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's career history

After graduating from California State University, she began her career in digital marketing, working for various companies and agencies.

In 2012, Cynthia launched a consulting business focusing on SEO and digital marketing. She quickly gained a reputation for her expertise and results-driven approach and grew her business.

Her clients range from small businesses to large corporations. She has helped significantly improve their search engine rankings and online visibility.

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Cynthia's success as an SEO consultant can be attributed to her deep understanding of search engine algorithms and constant updating on the latest SEO trends and strategies.

Industry leaders have recognized her SEO expertise and invited her to speak at various conferences and events.

Besides being an SEO expert, Chalino Sánchez's daughter is known for her perfume and clothing lines, highlighting her distinct fashion style.

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Cynthia Sánchez's SEO clients range from small businesses to large corporations. Photo: @ccynthia.sancchez (modified by author)
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Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's net worth

According to Citimuzik, Vallejo has a substantial net worth of around $3 million. Meanwhile, her father, Chalino Sánchez, was reportedly worth about $6 million at his death.

Who are Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo's kids?

She is unmarried and has no kids the public knows of.

Cynthia Sánchez's social media presence

Chalino Sánchez’s daughter has an active Instagram page and TikTok account, where she has garnered 113k followers and over 602k followers, respectively, as of January 2025.

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How tall is Cynthia Sánchez?

She is 5'6" (167 cm) tall.

Facts about Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo

  • Her dad died in 1992 when she was almost five years old.
  • Her father’s music was a big part of her childhood.
  • Her brother, Adán, was involved in the music industry.
  • Her brother died in a road accident at the age of 19.
  • She owns various luxury brands of perfumes and clothes.
  • She owns an SEO and digital marketing consulting business.

Cynthia Sánchez Vallejo is widely recognized as Chalino Sánchez's only daughter. Although she may have grown up in a wealthy musical family, she has made a name for herself in the SEO world.

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