Bimba Bosé facts for kids
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Bimba Bosé
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Eleonora Salvatore González
1 October 1975 Rome, Italy
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| Died | 23 January 2017 (aged 41) Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Model, singer, actress |
| Spouse(s) |
Diego Postigo
(m. 2006; div. 2013) |
| Children | 2, including Dora |
| Parent(s) | Lucía González Bosé Alessandro Salvatore |
| Relatives | Miguel Bosé (uncle) Lucia Bosé (grandmother) Paola Dominguín (aunt) Nicolás Coronado (cousin) |
Eleonora Salvatore González (born October 1, 1975 – died January 23, 2017) was a Spanish model, actress, and singer. She was best known by her artistic name, Bimba Bosé. Her stage name, Bimba, means "female child" in Italian.
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Early Life and Family
Bimba Bosé was born in Rome, Italy. Her mother was Lucía González Bosé, from Spain. Her father was Alessandro Salvatore, from Italy.
She grew up with several siblings. Her family included many artists. Her grandmother was the Italian actress Lucia Bosè. Her uncle was the famous singer Miguel Bosé.
Career Highlights
Bimba Bosé was known for her unique and striking look. She worked with many famous photographers. Her pictures appeared on the covers of top fashion magazines. These included Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
She also modeled for big fashion brands. She walked the runway in major fashion cities. These included London, Paris, New York City, and Milan.
Music Journey
In 2007, Bimba Bosé recorded a song with her uncle, Miguel Bosé. The song was called "Como un Lobo". It was part of his album Papito. They performed this song at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards.
In 2008, she started her own music group. It was called The Cabriolets. They sang songs in both English and Spanish. The group released several albums.
Bimba also recorded a popular version of "Como yo te amo". This song was originally by Rocío Jurado. She mixed it with music from the TV show Twin Peaks. Her first CD was called Demo. It was recorded in New York City.
Personal Life
Bimba Bosé was married to Diego Postigo Breedveld. He is a producer and musician. They were married from 2006 to 2013.
They had two daughters together. Their names are Dora Postigo Salvatore (born 2004) and June Postigo Salvatore (born 2011).
Later Years
In 2014, Bimba Bosé was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and continued to work as a model.
She bravely shared updates about her health. Bimba Bosé passed away in Madrid on January 23, 2017. She was 41 years old.
Filmography
- El cónsul de Sodoma (2010)
- Run a way (2012)
- La que se avecina (cameo) (2014)
- Julieta (cameo) (2016)
- Levántate All Stars (competitor) (2016)
See also
In Spanish: Bimba Bosé para niños
