Lissette facts for kids

Lissette Álvarez Chorens, known simply as Lissette, is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer from Cuba. She was born on March 10, 1947. Many people know her for her Spanish version of the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which she recorded in 1985.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Lissette was born on March 10, 1947, in Lima, Peru. At that time, her parents, Olga Chorens and Tony Álvarez, were famous Cuban TV stars who were touring South America.

When Lissette was just 5 years old and living with her family in Havana, Cuba, she made her very first recording. It was a children's song called "El Ratoncito Miguel," which became a popular hit.

In 1961, when Lissette was 14, she and her sister Olguita moved to Dubuque, Iowa, in the United States. This happened through a program called Operation Peter Pan. This program helped about 14,000 Cuban children move from Cuba to the United States. Lissette has also supported groups that work for freedom.

Music Career Highlights

After two years in the U.S., Lissette and her sister were reunited with their parents in Miami. In 1965, the whole family moved to Puerto Rico. Lissette lived there until 1979 and began her career as a singer.

In 1977, Univision, a major Spanish-language TV channel, chose Lissette to represent the United States in the sixth OTI Festival. Her song, "Si hay amor volverá" (which means "If there is love, he will return"), was very well-received. She finished in second place, tying with the singer from the Dominican Republic.

Lissette started her career in Puerto Rico as a teenager. Later, she moved to Miami. She hosted her own TV shows on the Telemundo network in Puerto Rico for several years. She also worked on special TV shows in Miami, Florida, which won Emmy Awards.

Lissette has had a very successful music career, releasing more than 30 albums. Eight of her albums have sold enough copies to be called gold albums, and two have reached platinum album status. She is a talented singer and songwriter who has produced most of her own music. She has received many awards throughout her career, including a UNICEF award for her helpful work with children. In Latin America, she is known for singing romantic songs.

Family Life

Lissette was first married to singer Chucho Avellanet. They even hosted a show together called El Show de Chucho y Lissette on Telemundo.

Today, Lissette is married to Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Willy Chirino. They live in Miami.

See also

In Spanish: Lissette Álvarez para niños