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Lola Beltrán: Biography, Facts and Career

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María Lucila Beltrán Ruiz (7 March 1932 – 24 March 1996), known as Lola Beltrán, was a Mexican singer and actress. She is and was one of Mexico's most acclaimed singers of Ranchera and Huapango music. She collaborated with other Mexican music stars such as Amalia Mendoza, Juan Gabriel, and Lucha Villa. She was internationally renowned for her interpretation of the songs "Cucurrucucú paloma" and "Paloma Negra" and sang before world leaders. She was nicknamed Lola la Grande ("Lola the Great"). Her song Soy infeliz ("I'm Unhappy") was the opening music for Pedro Almodóvar's film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Quick facts about Lola Beltrán

  • Full name: Lola Beltrán
  • Born: 1932-03-07
  • Nationality: Mexico
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q297703

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Who is Lola Beltrán?

María Lucila Beltrán Ruiz (7 March 1932 – 24 March 1996), known as Lola Beltrán, was a Mexican singer and actress. She is and was one of Mexico's most acclaimed singers of Ranchera and Huapango music.

What nationality is Lola Beltrán?

Lola Beltrán is Mexico.

When was Lola Beltrán born?

Lola Beltrán was born on 1932-03-07.

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