Torres, Lolita (1930–2002)

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Torres, Lolita (1930–2002)

Argentinean actress and singer. Born Beatriz Mariana Torres, Mar 26, 1930, in Avellana, Argentina; died Sept 14, 2002, in Buenos Aires, Argentina; m. Santiago Rodolfo Burastero (died 1959); m. Julio Caccia; children: Santiago, Angélica, Marcelo, Mariana and Diego (pop star).

Leading actress and singer, began career at age 11, singing folk songs from Spain at the Avenida Theater in Buenos Aires; had small role in the film The Dance of Fortune (1944) and soon gained renown in musical comedies; had international hit with La Edad del amor (The Age of Love, 1954); appeared in 17 films before retiring as an actress (1972); pursued singing career with such hits as "Gitano Jesus" (Gypsy Jesus).

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