With a combined acting-singing career that spans three decades under his belt, Mexico’s famous Pedro Fernández will perform at the Laredo Energy Arena today, alongside special guest Pilar Montenegro.

Born José Martín Cuevas Cabos in 1969, he began his acting career at the age of 9, starring in the film “La Niña de la Mochila Azul.”

At such a young age, he adapted his artistic name by merging the names of his idols: Pedro Infante and Vicente Fernández.

It was Vicente Fernández — the Mexican mariachi music idol — who gave Pedro his first break by allowing the kid to perform at one of his palenque presentations.

His stardom would grow immensely, often performing in a mariachi suit in movies and on television. In his teen years, he was featured in a film with another up-and-coming star, Lucero.

The movie features a scene where Pedro serenades Lucero with the song “Ojos Grandes.”

Some of Pedro’s most popular hits include “Como Quieres Que Te Olvide,” “La De La Mochila Azul,” “Mi Forma de Sentir” and “Amarte a la Antigua.” Other hits are “Me Encantas,” “Solo Tú,”

“Dicen Que Los Hombres No Deben Llorar” and “El Aventurero,” a song that talks about having fun with all types of women.

He’s about to turn 41 next month, but “Pedrito,” as he is also commonly known, continues to entertain the masses.

Pedro has also been featured in many Mexican soap operas, or telenovelas.

Most recently, he was featured on “Hasta Que El Dinero Nos Separe.”

His most recent album, “Dime Mi Amor,” was released in 2008, and produced the hit single “Amiga Por Favor.”

But his most famous song to date has been “Yo No Fuí,” a track that spawned a Latin Grammy Award in the “Best Ranchero Album” during the awards ceremony in 2001.

He’s also well known for his renditions of classic mariachi hits such as “Cielito Lindo” and “Serenata Huasteca.”

Expect a full mariachi ensemble for tonight’s concert.

Special guest

Pilar Montenegro, another Mexican star, also began her career as a youngster, landing an acting role in a television series at the age of 10.

Soon after, she joined the group Fresas Con Crema.

In the late 1980s, she joined a pop group called Garibaldi, a group that became very popular in the early ’90s.

Garibaldi included a bunch of young artists who wore modern versions of charro costumes while singing traditional mariachi music with a modern twist.

In the mid-’90s, Montenegro decided to split from the group to launch her solo career.

The result was the album “Son Del Corazón,” released in 1996.

She has appeared in many television shows and magazines, such as Maxim, posing provocatively.

She’s also been featured in fitness magazines, often displaying her muscular physique.

Her most famous track is a cover of “Quitame Ese Hombre,” originally sung by Yolandita Monge.

The song hit the No. 1 spot on the Latin Billboard Chart and earned her multiple nominations for awards.

Recently, she ventured into the reggeaton genre, teaming up with Don Omar on the track “Noche de Adrenalina.”

She’s also remade the classic “Hasta Que Te Conocí” with artists such as Don Omar, Voltio, Joselito and GQ. The song was originally written by Juan Gabriel.

The show beginS at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $60 to $100, plus facility fees, and are available at all Ticketmaster locations, including the LEA box office.

(Emilio Rábago III may be reached at 728-2564 or erabago@lmtonline.com)