Marco Antonio Solís Sosa is a famous Mexican musician, singer and composer. He is 61 years old and is originally from Michoacán (EFE / Jose Miguel Caviedes)

Marco Antonio Solis better known as “The Buki”Has stood out from among other celebrities in recent months for his respect and commitment to follow the recommended measures of the various health authorities to prevent the spread of the new and deadly virus Covid-19 and thus be able to mitigate the terrible effects of pandemic.

This Tuesday, February 9, he shared a message on Twitter underlining the civic and social value of wearing the mask.

“#UsaCubrebocas. It is a sign of respect, empathy, solidarity and health for you and those around you. It is a thank you to the doctors, nurses, cleaning staff and many more who take care of us and are at the front. It is also a respect for those who have left in this pandemic, “he said.

This publication caused quite a stir, has been shared so far by more than 2,300 people and has received more than 9,500 “likes.”

Marco Antonio Solís’ concern for the serious situation due to pandemic Coronavirus is not new on February 8, he asked his followers of said social network to participate in a poll in which users were asked the importance that they conferred on the use of the mask.

Marco Antonio Solís underlined the civic and social value of wearing the mask (Photo: Twitter @ MarcoASolis)

Marco Antonio Solís underlined the civic and social value of wearing the mask (Photo: Twitter @ MarcoASolis) 

“Hermanitos de México, I keep reading the numbers and statistics of the pandemic with concern. Today I would like to ask you, do you consider the use of a mask as something important to take care of yourself in your day to day? I invite you to use it and take care of yourselves and yours”He inquired. 96.9% of the participants answered “Yes. Of course”.

El Buki’s commitment to promoting the mask as an instrument to prevent the spread of Covid-19 has been so notorious on social networks that one of his followers made a nice comment on which Marco Antonio Solís should take his own brand of these medical utensils and call them “bukis cover”.

“¿Can you imagine Marco Antonio Solís taking out his brand of mask and putting on it? ”Asserted Twitter user @aleteknicolor.

The singer-songwriter responded with an enthusiastic and humorous message: “Sure! They would be something like this and the campaign would say something like #QuedateEnCasaYa and use buki cover because there is nothing more difficult than living without you …”. Alluding to one of his most recognized songs.

Marco Antonio Solís Sosa is a famous Mexican musician, singer and composer. He is 61 years old and is originally from Michoacan. He began his artistic career at the age of 10, when he and his cousin Joel Solís formed a musical duet, this project led to the group The Bukis, for which the singer-songwriter is best known.

Marco Antonio Solís says with humor that he would like to launch his own line of masks (Photo: Twitter @ MarcoASolis)

Marco Antonio Solís says with humor that he would like to launch his own line of masks (Photo: Twitter @ MarcoASolis) 

In 1996, after having released 17 albums, the successful group was dissolved and Marco Antonio Solís began his solo career. Renowned Spanish-speaking musicians have collaborated on his songs, including: LOs Enanitos Verdes, Jenni Rivera, Enrique Iglesias, Rocío Dúrcal and Alejando Fernández.

He has received three awards Billboard and a prize Grammy Latino for best regional Mexican song. The genres that they play range from pop to mariachi, cumbia and bachata.

In addition to his musical career, he had a successful collaboration in the world of cinema and animated films for children. In 2017 he lent his voice for the Mexican Spanish version of the character. Ernesto de la cruz in the acclaimed movie Pixar Coco.

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