Carmela y Rafael (Carmela and Rafael) was a Mexican
bolero duet, consisting of singer and actress
Carmela Rey (1931–2018) and singer and songwriter
Rafael Vázquez(1929-2022).[1] Known as "The Romantic Couple of Mexico", Rey and Vázquez first performed together in 1959 and married that same year.[2] They first recorded for
RCA Records and then signed with
Musart Records. Carmela y Rafael recorded a total of 121 records and 1,198 songs, and won numerous accolades, including
gold and
platinum records[1] and two Record World Awards.[3][4]