Chavela Vargas
Costa Rican-Mexican singer-songwriter and actress
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About Chavela Vargas
The Costa-Rican, Chavela Vargas, was an actress and a singer, recognized for singing Mexican songs. She turned into a professional artist in the 1940s. In 2002, she publicly declared that she was a lesbian. Vargas’s songs include “Con el cuarteto Lara Foster” in 1961, “La Original” in 1973, “Grandes éxitos” in 2002 and “Luna Grande” in 2012.
As an actress, she starred in numerous films including “La flor de mi secreto” and “La Soldadera”.
Personal Life
Her parents were Herminia Lizano and Francisco Vargas. She was diagnosed with poliomyelitis when she was a child. At age 17, she moved to Mexico. She was never married.
Death
Vargas died in 2012 due to respiratory problems.
Trivia
Vargas’ birth name was Isabel Vargas Lizano.
She suffered from alcoholism for 15 years.
In 1991, she resumed her career after going on a long break.
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F.A.Q. about Chavela Vargas
When is her birthday?
Chavela Vargas' birthday is on April 17, 1919.
In how many days is her birthday?
Chavela Vargas' birthday is in 364 days
How old was Chavela Vargas when she died?
She was 93 years old.
When did she die?
She died in August 5, 2012.
How old would she be today?
Chavela Vargas would be 105 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Chavela Vargas from?
She was born in San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica.