Nacha Guevara facts for kids
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Nacha Guevara
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Nacha Guevara in 2019
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| Birth name | Clotilde Acosta |
| Born | October 3, 1940 Mar de Plata, Argentina |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, politician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Nacha Guevara, born Clotilde Acosta on October 3, 1940, is a famous Argentine singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She comes from Mar de Plata, a city in Argentina.
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Early Life and Career
Nacha Guevara first trained to be a dancer and actress. By chance, she started a career as a singer. Around 1968, she became a symbol of the "avant-garde" movement. This was a new and experimental art movement. It happened at the Instituto Di Tella in Buenos Aires. This place was a leading center for new ideas in visual arts and theater.
Nacha was a popular figure in the underground art scene. She was known for her unique "café-concert" shows. In these shows, she sang songs and funny parodies. She performed works by famous writers and musicians. These included Boris Vian, Georges Brassens, and Tom Lehrer.
She chose her stage name, Nacha Guevara, in the mid-1960s. "Nacha" was a family tradition. "Guevara" was chosen for a "problem of identity." This was before Che Guevara became widely known.
Musical Success
In the early 1970s, Nacha created an important work. It was called Nacha sings Benedetti. For this, she worked with Alberto Favero. He was her musical partner and husband at the time. They turned famous poems by Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti into songs.
In 1973, she gained huge success with a big show. It was named Las mil y una Nachas (meaning "One Thousand and One Nachas"). Both critics and audiences loved it.
Exile and Return
In 1974, Nacha Guevara had to leave Argentina. She was threatened by a group called the Triple A. This was a dangerous group. She first went to Peru and then to Mexico.
She tried to return to Argentina in 1975. She planned a new version of Las mil y una Nachas. But the show never opened. After the final rehearsal, a bomb exploded at the theater. A crew member was killed. This forced Nacha to leave the country again.
She continued her successful career abroad. She performed in Mexico, Cuba, and Spain. She also had shows in New York City, Chicago, and Havana. Later, she returned to Argentina.
After the end of the Argentine dictatorship, she came back home in 1984. In 1986, she starred in a musical called Eva, the great Argentinian musical. This show was Argentina's answer to the famous musical Evita. The show was later made even bigger in 2008.
Acting Career
Nacha Guevara has acted in many Argentine films. She has also performed on Broadway in New York City. However, she is most famous for her long music career. She has performed all over the world for many decades.
In recent years, she has also become well-known as an actress. She has been in movies and TV shows. These include Alas, Poder y Pasión (meaning "Wings, Power and Passion"). She also appeared in films like El Lado Oscuro del Corazón ("The Dark Side of the Heart"). In its sequel, she played the character of Death. This was a symbolic role. Her character was in love with the hero and tried to take him to the other side.
Political Involvement
On June 1, 2004, newspapers announced that Nacha would become a director. She was named executive director of the Fondo Nacional de las Artes. This was a new position. However, she resigned on August 11. She had not yet started the job. There was not enough money to pay the salary for this new role.
In June 2009, there were elections in Argentina. Nacha Guevara supported the ruling Front for Victory party. This party was led by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Nacha ran to become a National Deputy for Buenos Aires Province. She was on the list headed by former President Néstor Kirchner.
Discography
Studio albums
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Live albums
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Compilations
- Sus primeras grabaciones (1978)
- Grandes canciones de Nacha Guevara (1984)
- Aquí estoy (1984)
- No llores por mí, Argentina (1987)
- Mis momentos (1997)
- Los esenciales (2002)
- Éxitos originales (2003)
See also
In Spanish: Nacha Guevara para niños
