Iris Chacón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iris Chacón
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Chacón in 1982
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Iris Belia Chacón Tapia
March 7, 1950 San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
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Elín Ortiz
(m. 1968; div. 1973)Junno Faria
(m. 1977) |
| Children | 1 |
Iris Belia Chacón Tapia (born on March 7, 1950) is a famous Puerto Rican dancer, singer, and actress. She is also a popular entertainer.
People know her by nicknames like "La Bomba de Puerto Rico" (The Puerto Rican Bomb) and "La Vedette de América" (America's Showgirl). Iris Chacón was a very famous star in the 1970s and early 1980s. She performed in many places, including Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Japan. She also acted in movies and TV shows, like Yo Sé Que Mentía.
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Iris Chacón's Career
Iris Chacón became well-known for her energetic performances. She was a big star in the 1970s and early 1980s. During this time, she traveled and performed in many countries. She also appeared in films and several TV series.
Famous TV Commercial
In 1982, a company called AMCAR, Inc. hired Iris Chacón. She starred in a TV commercial for Amalie Oil Company's car coolant products. This commercial became one of the most famous in Puerto Rico's history. Because of the buzz around the commercial, she was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal in June 1983.
Later Career and TV Appearances
From 1984 into the early 1990s, Iris Chacón appeared on several American TV shows. These included America Onstage, The Joan Rivers Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Geraldo Rivera Show, and Late Night with David Letterman. David Letterman even joked about proposing to her!
By 1984, Iris Chacón had reached the peak of her fame. Her own show in Puerto Rico ended in mid-1985. However, her show continued to be shown on TV until the late 1980s. Outside the U.S., Chacón also appeared on many Spanish-language TV programs. These included Anabel, Siempre en Domingo, Mala Noche No, and Al Ritmo de la Noche. All of these were shows produced by Televisa.
Her Personal Life
Iris Chacón has been married to Junno Faria, a musician from Puerto Rico, since 1977. They have one daughter named Katiria. Today, Iris Chacón lives in both Orlando and Puerto Rico.
See also
In Spanish: Iris Chacón para niños
- List of Puerto Ricans
- Denissa Lopp
