Lola Beltran


Singer

About

Also Known As
Maria Lucilla Beltran, Lola La Grande, María Lucila Beltrán Ruiz
Birth Place
Rosario, Sinaloa, MX
Born
March 07, 1932
Died
March 24, 1996
Cause of Death
Heart Attack And Stroke

Biography

Throughout her Hollywood career, Lola Beltran had a variety of powerful musical performances. In 1954, she began starring on her own radio program and became extremely popular in Mexico. In 1988, she sang "Soy Infeliz" ("I Am Unhappy") for Pedro Almodovar's "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." In 1953, she moved to Mexico City to work as a radio station secretary. Beltran's mu...

Family & Companions

Alfredo Leal
Husband
Bullfighter and actor. Survived her.

Biography

Throughout her Hollywood career, Lola Beltran had a variety of powerful musical performances. In 1954, she began starring on her own radio program and became extremely popular in Mexico. In 1988, she sang "Soy Infeliz" ("I Am Unhappy") for Pedro Almodovar's "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown." In 1953, she moved to Mexico City to work as a radio station secretary. Beltran's music was featured in the comedy "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988) with Carmen Maura. Her music was also used in the Lic documentary "The Devil Never Sleeps" (1994). Beltran's music was most recently featured in "No Country for Old Men" (2007). Beltran was married to Alfredo Leal and had one child. Beltran passed away in March 1996 at the age of 64.

Life Events

1953

Moved to Mexico City to work as a radio station secretary.

1954

Began starring on her own radio program and became extremely popular in Mexico.

1988

Sang "Soy Infeliz" ("I Am Unhappy") for Pedro Almodovar's "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown."

Family

Maria Elena Leal
Daughter
Father Alfredo Leal; survived her.

Companions

Alfredo Leal
Husband
Bullfighter and actor. Survived her.

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