Nacha Guevara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nacha Guevara
Nacha Guevara in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Clotilde Acosta
Born	(1940-10-03) October 3, 1940 (age 84) 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 is known for her powerful performances and has had a long career in music, theater, and film.

A Star is Born

Nacha Guevara was born in Mar de Plata, a city in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. Although she first trained to be a dancer and an actress, she discovered her talent for singing. By 1968, she became a well-known figure in the art world of Buenos Aires.

She performed at the famous Instituto Di Tella, a center for new and exciting art and theater. Nacha became known for singing unique and funny songs by writers from around the world. She chose her stage name "Nacha" from a family tradition and "Guevara" because she was figuring out her identity.

Singing Famous Poems

With poet Mario Benedetti and musician Alberto Favero in 1973.

In the early 1970s, Nacha worked on a special project called Nacha sings Benedetti. She and her musical partner, Alberto Favero, turned poems by the famous Uruguayan poet Mario Benedetti into songs. This work was very popular and showed her creative talent.

In 1973, her show Las mil y una Nachas ("The One Thousand and One Nachas") was a huge success with both audiences and critics.

Leaving and Returning to Argentina

In 1974, Nacha had to leave Argentina. A dangerous political group was threatening her safety. She moved first to Peru and then to Mexico.

The next year, she tried to return to Argentina to perform a new version of her hit show. But on the night before the show was supposed to open, a bomb exploded in the theater. This terrible event killed a crew member and forced Nacha to leave her country again.

For many years, she lived and performed in Mexico, Cuba, and Spain. She also had shows in American cities like New York and Chicago.

Coming Home

After Argentina's military dictatorship ended, Nacha returned home in 1984. Two years later, she starred in Eva, the great Argentinian musical. This was an Argentine musical about the life of Eva Perón. She later performed in a new, larger version of the show in 2008.

Career in Film and Politics

Besides her music, Nacha Guevara has acted in many movies and TV shows. In the movie El Lado Oscuro del Corazón ("The Dark Side of the Heart"), she played the character of Death.

Later in her career, Nacha became involved in politics. In 2009, she ran for a position in the Argentine government. She was a candidate for the Front for Victory party, which was the ruling party at the time.

Discography

Nacha Guevara has recorded many albums throughout her long career. Here are some of her studio and live albums.

See also

In Spanish: Nacha Guevara para niños