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Lucha Villa
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Villa in 1961
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Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano
November 30, 1936 Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico
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| Other names | "La Grandota de Camargo" "La Ronca de Chihuahua" "La Reina de los Palenques" |
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| Genres | Regional Mexican |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–1997 |
| Labels | Musart |
Lucha Villa, whose real name is Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano, is a famous Mexican singer and actress. She was born on November 30, 1936. Lucha Villa became well-known for her powerful voice and acting skills. She has been a popular figure in music and movies since the early 1960s.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano was born in Santa Rosalía de Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. A television producer named Luis G. Dillon gave her the stage name "Lucha Villa." "Lucha" is a shorter, friendly version of Luz Elena. "Villa" was chosen to honor the famous Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa.
First Hit Songs
Lucha Villa quickly became popular with her early songs. Some of her first big hits included "Media vuelta." This song was written by the famous composer José Alfredo Jiménez. Other popular songs were "La cruz del cielo" and "Viva quien sabe querer."
Helping Others Through Music
In the 1970s, Lucha Villa used her talent to help others. She traveled to Denver, Colorado, to perform at a special event. This event raised money for the Crusade for Justice. The money helped support youth programs and schools.
Working with Music Legends
In 1996, Lucha Villa joined two other legendary singers. She recorded an album called Disco del Siglo: Las Tres Señoras. The other singers were Lola Beltrán and Amalia Mendoza. This album was produced by the famous Juan Gabriel. It celebrated their important contributions to music in Mexico and Latin America.
Lucha Villa's Acting Career
Lucha Villa also had a very successful career in movies. She appeared in many films during the 1950s and early 1960s. Her strong presence made her a favorite on screen.
First Starring Roles
Lucha Villa received her first main role in the movie El gallo de oro in 1964. She also starred in a musical film called Me cansé de rogarle. In this movie, she performed alongside José Alfredo Jiménez and Marco Antonio Muñiz.
Award-Winning Performances
Lucha Villa appeared in about 50 movies throughout her career. She won a very important award for her acting. This was the Ariel Award for Best Actress. The Ariel Award is like the Oscar in Mexico. She won it for her role in the movie National Mechanics in 1973.
Lucha Villa's Personal Life
In August 1997, Lucha Villa faced a health challenge. She went into a coma due to complications during surgery. After a long time in the hospital, she recovered. Since then, she has made occasional appearances on television.
Family Life
Lucha Villa has been married five times. Her husbands included Mario Miller, Alejandro Camacho, and Arturo Durazo. She also married Justiniano Rengifo and Francisco Muela. Lucha Villa has three children. Her children are Rosa Elena, Carlos Alberto, and María José.
Lucha Villa's Music Recordings
Lucha Villa recorded many albums during her career. Early on, she made an album with Luis Aguilar. Most of her music was released through Musart Records. She also recorded for other record labels like Ariola and WEA.
Selected Movies
- The Empire of Dracula (1967)
- National Mechanics (1972)
See also
In Spanish: Lucha Villa para niños
