Famous Birthdays·December 12·Pedro Ferriz de Con
Pedro Ferriz de Con

MXPedro Ferriz de Con

The sonorous voice of Mexican news for decades, whose measured delivery became a trusted fixture during times of national transformation.

Born 1950 (age 76)·Mexican radio and television news anchor·Birthday: December 12·Baby Boomers

Photo: Gomelendez · CC BY-SA 4.0

Biography

Pedro Ferriz de Con did not just read the news; he delivered it with a calm, authoritative baritone that felt like a stabilizing force in a chaotic world. Scion of a famous journalistic family, he carved his own path, becoming one of Mexico's most recognizable broadcast faces. His career spanned pivotal decades, from the economic crises of the 1990s to the nation's democratic transition, and he reported from the anchor chair with a sober professionalism that avoided sensationalism. For years, his morning radio program on Imagen was a ritual for millions, blending hard news with interviews and analysis. On television, he brought the same gravitas to evening newscasts. In an industry often dominated by flash, Ferriz de Con represented a tradition of serious, fact-based journalism, earning a loyalty from his audience that transcended Mexico's polarized media landscape.

Baby Boomers

1946–1964

The largest generation in history at the time. Shaped by postwar prosperity, the Vietnam War, the sexual revolution, and Watergate. They questioned every institution their parents built — then ran them.

Pedro was born in 1950, placing them squarely in the Baby Boomers. The events that shaped this generation — postwar prosperity, civil rights, Vietnam, and the counterculture — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.

#1 When Pedro Was Born

The biggest hits of 1950

#1 Movie

Cinderella

Best Picture

All About Eve

#1 TV Show

Texaco Star Theatre

Pedro's Life & Times

The world at every milestone

1950Born

Korean War begins

Gas: $0.27/galHome: $7,354Min wage: $0.75/hrPresident: Harry S. Truman"Goodnight Irene" — Gordon Jenkins & The WeaversBest Picture: All About Eve
1955Started school

Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat

Gas: $0.29/galHome: $9,550Min wage: $0.75/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"Rock Around the Clock" — Bill Haley & His CometsBest Picture: Marty
1963Became a teenager

JFK assassinated in Dallas; Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech

Gas: $0.31/galHome: $13,100Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Sugar Shack" — Jimmy Gilmer & The FireballsBest Picture: Tom Jones
1966Could drive

Star Trek premieres on television

Gas: $0.32/galHome: $14,200Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"The Ballad of the Green Berets" — SSgt Barry SadlerBest Picture: A Man for All Seasons
1968Could vote

Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated

Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1971Turned 21

Voting age lowered to 18 in the US

Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1980Turned 30

John Lennon shot and killed in New York

Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1990Turned 40

Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies

Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
2000Turned 50

Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election

Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2010Turned 60

Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched

Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 70

COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world

Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 76 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump

Key Achievements

  • Hosted the flagship morning news program 'Punto de Partida' on Imagen Radio for over 14 years.
  • Anchored the evening television newscast on Canal Tres, bringing his signature style to a prime-time audience.
  • Built a decades-long career in broadcast journalism across both radio and television mediums.
  • Maintained a consistent presence as a leading news anchor during Mexico's transition to multi-party democracy.

Did You Know?

He is the son of Pedro Ferriz Santacruz, a pioneering Mexican journalist and broadcaster.

He holds a degree in Communication Sciences from the Universidad Anáhuac.

He is known for his distinctive, deep voice and meticulous pronunciation.

“The microphone is not a weapon; it is a tool for clarity in a noisy world.”

— Pedro Ferriz de Con

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