Lucha Villa facts for kids
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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 Grandota de Chihuahua" |
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| Genres | Regional Mexican |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1960–1997 |
| Labels | Musart |
Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano (born November 30, 1936) is a famous Mexican singer and actress. She is better known by her stage name, Lucha Villa. She became very popular in the 1960s and is still remembered for her amazing voice and acting skills.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Lucha Villa was born in Santa Rosalía de Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her real name is Luz Elena Ruiz Bejarano. A TV producer named Luis G. Dillon gave her the stage name "Lucha Villa." "Lucha" is a short, friendly way to say Luz Elena. "Villa" was chosen to honor the famous Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa.
Lucha Villa started her career in the early 1960s. She quickly became a big star in both music and movies. Some of her first popular songs included "Media vuelta," written by José Alfredo Jiménez. She also had hits with "La cruz del cielo" and "Viva quien sabe querer."
In the 1970s, Lucha Villa even traveled to Denver, Colorado, in the United States. She performed there to help raise money for youth programs and schools.
In 1996, Lucha Villa joined two other legendary Mexican singers, Lola Beltrán and Amalia Mendoza. They recorded a special album together called Disco del Siglo: Las Tres Señoras. This album celebrated their important contributions to music in Mexico and Latin America.
Acting Career Highlights
Lucha Villa was not just a singer; she was also a talented actress. She appeared in many films during the 1950s and early 1960s. Her first main role in a movie was in El gallo de oro (1964). She also starred in Me cansé de rogarle, a musical film with José Alfredo Jiménez.
Overall, Lucha Villa acted in about 50 movies! She even won a special award called the Ariel Award for Best Actress. This award is like the Oscar in Mexico. She won it for her role in the movie Mecánica nacional (1973).
Personal Life
In 1997, Lucha Villa had a health issue during surgery. She recovered after spending a long time in the hospital. Since then, she has made occasional appearances on television.
Lucha Villa has been married five times. Her husbands were Mario Miller, Alejandro Camacho, Arturo Durazo, Justiniano Rengifo, and Francisco Muela. She has three children: Rosa Elena, Carlos Alberto, and María José.
Selected Filmography
- The Empire of Dracula (1967)
- National Mechanics (1972)
Images for kids
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Villa in 1961
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A statue of Villa
