Violeta Rivas facts for kids
Ana María Francisca Adinolfi (known by her stage name, Violeta Rivas) was an Argentine singer and actress. She was born on October 4, 1937, and passed away on June 23, 2018. Violeta Rivas became well-known for being part of the popular music TV show El Club del Clan. On this show, she performed alongside other famous artists like Palito Ortega, Raúl Lavié, Johnny Tedesco, and Chico Novarro.
Her Early Life and Career
Violeta Rivas was born in Chivilcoy, a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, in 1937. When she was just five years old, she showed her talent by singing in a contest in her hometown. A year later, her school chose her to sing in the choir of the Postal Savings Bank. As she grew up, she continued to study singing, focusing on lyrical styles. Violeta Rivas later married Néstor Fabián, who was also a singer, and they had a daughter together.
In 1960, Violeta signed a four-month contract to perform in Buenos Aires. It was during this time that the director, Ricardo Mejía, gave her the stage name Violeta Rivas. That same year, she recorded a duet song called Llorando me dormí with Bobby Capó. This song quickly became a big hit on the radio. Soon after, she had her first major success as a solo artist with the song Burbuja azul. In 1962, she made her debut on Canal 7. She appeared on shows like El hit de sus favoritos and, most famously, El Club del Clan.
Becoming a Star
Violeta Rivas's talent was recognized internationally. In Lima, Peru, she received an award for being the Best Foreign Singer. In December 1964, she started filming a movie called Fiebre de Junio. She also performed her biggest hit song, "¡Que Suerte!", in Uruguay. She often performed this song with Chico Novarro and Palito Ortega.
By 1965, Violeta Rivas had a very successful solo career. She traveled all over Latin America, singing her popular melodic songs. After the 1960s, she continued to appear in other films and record many more songs. Some of her other well-known songs include "Colorado", "El Baile del Ladrillo", and "El Cardenal".
Her Music Albums
Violeta Rivas released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of her early and most notable ones:
- 1963: Violeta Rivas - RCA VICTOR ARGENTINA
- 1964: Que Suerte - RCA VICTOR ARGENTINA
- 1965: Violeta Rivas con amor - RCA VICTOR ARGENTINA
- 1965: Fiebre de primavera - RCA ARGENTINA
- 1965: Nacidos para cantar - With Juan Ramón - RCA VICTOR
She continued to release albums for many years, sharing her music with fans across different countries.
Movies She Starred In
Violeta Rivas also appeared in several movies during her career. Here are some of them:
- 1964: Buenas noches, Buenos Aires
- 1964: El Club del Clan
- 1965: Fiebre de primavera
- 1965: Nacidos para cantar
- 1967: Mi secretaria está loca... loca... loca
- 1969: ¡Viva la vida!
See also
In Spanish: Violeta Rivas para niños
