Norma Duval facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norma Duval
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Duval's signature in a wine barrel on Jerez
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Purificación Martín Aguilera
4 April 1956 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Vedette, actress, TV presenter and businesswoman |
| Years active | 1973 - present |
Purificación Martín Aguilera, known professionally as Norma Duval, is a famous Spanish performer. She was born on April 4, 1956, in Barcelona, Spain. Norma Duval is known for being a vedette, which is a star performer in a show, often involving singing and dancing. She is also an actress, a TV presenter, and a businesswoman.
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Her Life Story
Early Years and Family
Norma Duval was born in Barcelona in 1956. Her family later moved to Madrid. They lived in a special area called the Cuatro Vientos Military Colony. This was because of her father's job.
Becoming Miss Madrid
In 1973, when she was 17, Norma was chosen as Miss Madrid. This was an important step in her career. She later married Marc Ostarcevic. They were married from 1992 to 2003.
TV Appearances
In 2020, Norma Duval took part in the first season of Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta. This is a popular TV show where celebrities sing in costumes. She performed as the Unicorn and was revealed in the third episode.
Her Amazing Career
Starting on Television
Norma Duval began her TV career in 1974. She appeared on a show called ¡Señoras y señores!. She performed alongside other well-known artists. These included Ángela Carrasco and Victoria Vera.
Becoming a Star Performer
Norma became very famous as a revue actress. A revue is a type of musical show with songs, dances, and skits. In 1980, she made history at the famous Parisian theater Folies Bergère. This theater is very old and well-known. Norma became the first Spanish star to headline there since Bella Otero. She was one of the last big stars of this traditional type of show.
Business and Theater Work
After her success in Paris, Norma Duval returned to Spain. She became a businesswoman. She directed and managed many shows. She traveled with her shows all over Spain and to other countries. She had great success in Mexico and Italy.
In the late 1980s, she focused more on theater and TV. She had big successes with a type of Spanish musical play called a zarzuela. One of her famous zarzuelas was La corte del faraón. She performed this show in Valencia in 1993.
Later Performances
After some time away from the stage, Norma Duval returned in October 2000. She starred in a musical called The Woman of the Year.
Film Roles
- Cabaret Woman (1974)
See also
In Spanish: Norma Duval para niños
