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Fourteen-year-old, Kyle, Texas native – Jizelle Rodriguez – was named Grand Champion Vocalist during the 23rd Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition. She was selected by members of the world renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán as the top winner on Dec. 2, 2017 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio. Jizelle's interpretation of "El Jaripeo" is right on target with the original composer's objective in writing a 'son' that captures the beauty, the spirit and the traditions of the Mexican Rodeo. The 'son' is the most traditional style of mariachi music that is often performed with much 'gusto.'

  • Isaih Matthews
    Producer
  • Chavis Barron
    Producer
  • Dominique Johnson
    Producer
  • Alfredo Morales del Rio
    Author
  • Jizelle Rodriguez and Mariachi Estrellas de Alamo from San Antonio College
    Name of Band or Artist
  • Cynthia Muñoz
    Director
  • Jizelle Rodriguez
    Key Cast
    "Lead Vocalist"
  • Martha Iliana
    Key Cast
    "Armonia"
  • Daniel Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    "Armonia"
  • Christian Crespo
    Key Cast
    "Armonia"
  • Russel Lopez
    Key Cast
    "Armonia"
  • Michael Sanchez
    Key Cast
    "Trumpet"
  • Armando Jasso
    Key Cast
    "Trumpet"
  • Araceli Lopez
    Key Cast
    "Trumpet"
  • Carlton Galvez
    Key Cast
    "Violin"
  • Roberto Guardiola
    Key Cast
    "Violin"
  • Nikolas Smith
    Key Cast
    "Violin"
  • April Cervantez
    Key Cast
    "Violin"
  • Joel Adelrete
    Key Cast
    "Violin"
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony A7S2
  • Aspect Ratio:
    15:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Cynthia Muñoz

Fourteen-year-old, Kyle, Texas native – Jizelle Rodriguez – was named Grand Champion Vocalist during the 23rd Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition held in San Antonio on December 2, 2017. Jizelle was selected by members of the world renowned, and Mexico City based Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán as the top winner for what is the largest, longest running and most competition mariachi vocal competition in the world.

Live performances

May 11, 2018, Serenata para las Madres, Charline McCombs Empire Theater, San Antonio

February 26, 2018, Noche de Voz, Performing Arts Center, Seguin

December 2, 2017, Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Lila Cockrell Theater, San Antonio

November 27, 2017, Noche de Mariachi, Texas State Univ., Evans Aud., San Marcos

July 23, 2017, Annual Open House, Tobin Center - Carlos Alvarez Thtr., San Antonio

June 23, 2017, Mariachi Summer Camp, Tobin Center - Carlos Alvarez Thtr., San Antonio

November 28, 2016, Noche de Mariachi, Texas State Univ., Evans Aud., San Marcos

Media appearances

June 22, 2017 KENSTV San Antonio
http://www.kens5.com/video/entertainment/television/great-day-sa/mariachi-summer-camp/273-2640060

Awards and Recognitions

Grand Champion Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, San Antonio, December 2017

First place, Noche de Gala Competition, Seguin, March 2017

First place, Chapa Middle School Talent Show, Kyle, October 2016

Third place, Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, San Antonio, December 2016

Jizelle was named “Outstanding musician and lead vocalist” for Chapa Middle School’s Mariachi Juvenil de Armando Chapa for three years in a row (2015, 2016 & 2017).

Jizelle Rodriguez is the daughter of Cindy (Ceniceros) from Corpus Christi and Jesus Rodriguez from Brownsville. The family resides in Kyle, Texas.

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Director Statement

Winning the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza was the most exciting times of my life. It was honor to open for the world renowned Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán. I definitely left my heart out on the stage.