José Luis Rodríguez González, nicknamed El Puma (Cougar) ([xoseˈlwiz roˈðɾiɣes]; 14 January 1943), is a Venezuelan singer and actor who is known for having recorded many international super hits and participated in a handful of telenovelas. He also served as a coach and mentor on the Peruvian and Argentine version of The Voice.

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Rodríguez was married to Lila Morillo and is the father of actresses Lilibeth Morillo, Liliana Rodriguez, and Génesis Rodríguez. Although never legally recognized, he is believed to be the father of Juan José Rodríguez; a salsa singer that followed in the career footsteps of José Luis and goes by the nickname "El Pumita."