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Lola Ponce
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Birth name | Paola Fabiana Ponce |
Born | 25 June 1982 Santa Fe, Argentina |
(age 43)
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Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | independent |
Paola Fabiana "Lola" Ponce is a talented singer and actress from Argentina. She was born on June 25, 1982. Lola became very popular in Argentina and Latin America with her first album, Inalcanzable, released in 2001.
She also gained fame in Italy after starring in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris in Verona. Lola Ponce sings in Spanish, Italian, and English. In 2008, she won the Sanremo Festival with the song "Colpo di fulmine" alongside Giò Di Tonno. She has also performed in concerts with famous singers like Andrea Bocelli.
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About Lola Ponce
Early Life and Start in Music
Lola Ponce was born in Santa Fe Province, Argentina. Her parents are Hector and María. She has two siblings, Claudia and Alejandro. Lola grew up in a family that loved music. When she was only eight years old, she formed a singing duo with her brother. They performed many melodic songs together.
As a child and teenager, Lola took part in various music festivals across Latin America. In 1998, she appeared in Chiquititas, a popular TV series. The next year, she signed a recording contract. Lola briefly attended the University of Buenos Aires but left to focus on her music career.
Rise to Stardom
Lola Ponce released her first album, Inalcanzable, in 2001. It became very successful in Latin America. In 2002, she got a big role as Esméralda in the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. This musical was performed in Verona, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain.
Lola recorded two songs for the musical's soundtrack. These songs helped her become well-known in Italy and other parts of Europe. In 2004, she released her first album in English, called Fearless. She also performed her song "Sleep" at the San Remo Festival in 2005.
Continued Success and Acting
In 2008, Lola released her third album, Il diario di Lola. This album featured songs in Spanish, Italian, and English. That same year, she won the 58th Sanremo Music Festival with Giò Di Tonno. Their song, "Colpo di fulmine," reached number one on the Italian music charts.
Lola Ponce has also appeared in several television shows and movies. In 2010, she starred in a stage play based on the novel The Betrothed. She also participated in the Argentine version of Dancing with the Stars, called Bailando por un sueño. In the same year, she released her first collection of songs, titled Lola.
Lola's Family Life
Lola Ponce is married to actor Aarón Díaz. They began their relationship in 2012 after working together on a TV show. Lola and Aarón have two daughters. Their first daughter, Erin, was born in February 2013. Their second daughter, Regina, was born in August 2014. The couple got married in June 2015 in a private ceremony held in Morocco.
Lola Ponce's Music Albums
- 2001: Inalcanzable
- 2002: Notre-Dame de Paris (Musical Soundtrack)
- 2004: Fearless
- 2008: Il diario di Lola
- 2010: Lola (Compilation)
Lola Ponce in TV and Movies
Lola Ponce has acted in various TV series and films. Here are some of her notable roles:
- In 1998, she played Serena in the TV series Tiny Angels.
- She starred as Esméralda in the stage musical Notre-Dame de Paris in 2002.
- Lola appeared in the TV miniseries Without Code in 2004.
- In 2009, she was a co-host on the comedy show Never Say Big Brother.
- She acted in the film Powder in 2009.
- In 2010, Lola played Cenicienta in the TV film Cinderella 2000.
- She was also in the TV film Love at First Sight in 2010.
- Lola was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars 2010.
- She had a role in the TV series The Two Faces of Love in 2010.
- In 2010, she appeared in the film Love & Slaps.
- She played Monaca di Monza in the stage show The Betrothed – A Modern Opera in 2010.
- In 2012, Lola played Lucrecia Negrete in the TV series El Talismán.
See also
In Spanish: Lola Ponce para niños