A few weeks ago, the story of a 12-year-old boy who to help his grandmother with household expenses was unveiled today at the San Ysidro border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.
Emiliano Trejo Cruz
went viral on social networks for his talent, but after Mario Perea's report, his life story also touched many hearts, including that of several artists such as
Julión Álvarez
,
Pancho Barraza
and that of his idol,
Eduin Caz
.
The Grupo Firme vocalist was able to get in touch with Emiliano and, after hearing him perform one of his songs and learning about the difficult economic situation he faces, he promised to help him furnish his house.
Congratulations on that, that you take responsibility for the house that speaks very well of you and I am very happy, so I am going to offer you my support.
We are going to equip your house with a television, a bed, everything you need so that you and your whole family are comfortable ”.
Eduin Caz in conversation with Emiliano
Emiliano's family, made up of his grandmother, an aunt, brothers and cousins, rent a one-room house.
The little singer did not have a bed to rest in and the roof of his home recently collapsed due to the rains.
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With his work as a singer, Emiliano earns up to $ 35 a day, money that he gives to his grandmother to cover the expenses of himself and his brothers.
Eduin Caz kept his word
A van loaded with furniture and appliances arrived at Emiliano's house and the whole family came out to receive the gifts.
A screen, refrigerator, stove, a bunk bed and an armchair are some of the gifts that the corridos interpreter gave his number one fan.
Emiliano hugged the mattresses, showed Mario Perea his dining room and told him: "Now we can all eat here."
In addition to this help, Eduin and Emiliano continue in constant communication and meeting in person is the promise that the singer has yet to fulfill.
The popularity of this little
boy
has been increasing, now people recognize him on the streets and have even nicknamed him
“the boy of the line”
.
According to her grandmother, in January she will begin her singing classes and also private lessons so that she can catch up at school.
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