What is the name of the famous singer admired by Miguel in Coco?

Ernesto de la Cruz is the famous singer admired by Miguel in Coco.

Miguel sees Ernesto de la Cruz as an ideal musical hero. De la Cruz is remembered as a hugely popular singer and film star whose performances made him a legend in Santa Cecilia. Miguel studies his music and believes they may share a family connection.

De la Cruz’s mausoleum contains the guitar Miguel takes during Día de los Muertos, beginning his journey into the Land of the Dead. The character is voiced by Benjamin Bratt in the English version and performs the film’s glamorous public style of music.

The story later contrasts De la Cruz’s public image with the truth behind his success. This is why answers such as “Héctor” are incorrect: Héctor is another musician and a key figure in the family mystery, but he is not the celebrated singer Miguel initially idolizes.