Libertad Lamarque
Libertad Lamarque (born November 24, 1908 in Rosario—died December 12, 2000… Read Full Bio ↴Libertad Lamarque (born November 24, 1908 in Rosario—died December 12, 2000 in Mexico City) was an iconic Argentine actress and singer who became famous in Latin America while working in Mexican cinema.
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She started acting professionally at only seven years old. Her family later moved to Buenos Aires in 1922, where she worked in theatre, and years later recorded her first tango LP, with great success. She filmed Adiós, Argentina in 1930, and the first Argentine film with sound ¡Tango! in 1933.
Her fame crossed the borders of Argentina and grew throughout Latin America where she became known as La Novia de América (“The Bride of the Americas”). By the time she died in 2000, she had appeared in 65 films (21 filmed in Argentina, 45 in Mexico and one in Spain) and six soap operas, had recorded over 800 songs and had made innumerable theatrical appearances.
Legend has it that Lamarque left Argentina because she had been blacklisted by Argentina's first lady Eva Perón. Marysa Navarro and Nicholas Frasier, authors of Evita: The Real Life of Eva Perón (ISBN 0-7366-3838-5), however, say that this is not likely. Rather, say the authors, Lamarque moved to Mexico because the Mexican cinema was in a better state during the 1940s and ’50s than was the Argentine cinema. The authors also point out that Lamarque travelled freely between Argentina and Mexico during the lifetime of Eva Perón and beyond, which does not support the blacklisting legend. Even Lamarque herself denied during her lifetime certain aspects of the legend, specially the reports that she had slapped Eva on the set of La Cabalgata del Circo (1945). In her 1986 autobiography she flatly denied the allegations and explained that she was simply mortified by Eva's lack of discipline during production of the film. "She was constantly late" —wrote Lamarque— "and we all had to wait for hours, dressed in these uncomfortable period costumes, but sometimes she wouldn't even show up". Lamarque, who was the star of the film, complained bitterly to the director but "to no avail" —she remembered— "Eva did as she pleased and she had everyone charmed, even the director." After completion of the film Libertad went on tour and was offered a starring role in "Gran Casino" in Mexico. She struck a deal with the producers in which she declined payment for her work in exchange for the rights of the film's distribution in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Back in Buenos Aires, Libertad could not get any theatre to show her film. She also noticed that former friends were now avoiding her and that the printed media was ignoring her. By now Evita Peron was firmly established in the Casa Rosada, the Presidential palace, and somebody told Lamarque "confidentially" that the ban came from there. Libertad and her husband took their case directly to Eva who received the complaints gracefully and denied any involvement.
However, time passed and Lamarque films went unreleased, her recordings went unplayed on the radio and her face did not appear in any magazines. This is when the actress-singer decided to settle in Mexico and avoided visiting her homeland except for infrequent family visits. Lamarque was never formally persecuted or threatened by the Peron regime but was simply "non existent". She never worked in Argentina while the Perons were in power and her countrymen were never officially informed of how important she was in Latin America show business.
[edit] Career
She started acting professionally at only seven years old. Her family later moved to Buenos Aires in 1922, where she worked in theatre, and years later recorded her first tango LP, with great success. She filmed Adiós, Argentina in 1930, and the first Argentine film with sound ¡Tango! in 1933.
Her fame crossed the borders of Argentina and grew throughout Latin America where she became known as La Novia de América (“The Bride of the Americas”). By the time she died in 2000, she had appeared in 65 films (21 filmed in Argentina, 45 in Mexico and one in Spain) and six soap operas, had recorded over 800 songs and had made innumerable theatrical appearances.
Legend has it that Lamarque left Argentina because she had been blacklisted by Argentina's first lady Eva Perón. Marysa Navarro and Nicholas Frasier, authors of Evita: The Real Life of Eva Perón (ISBN 0-7366-3838-5), however, say that this is not likely. Rather, say the authors, Lamarque moved to Mexico because the Mexican cinema was in a better state during the 1940s and ’50s than was the Argentine cinema. The authors also point out that Lamarque travelled freely between Argentina and Mexico during the lifetime of Eva Perón and beyond, which does not support the blacklisting legend. Even Lamarque herself denied during her lifetime certain aspects of the legend, specially the reports that she had slapped Eva on the set of La Cabalgata del Circo (1945). In her 1986 autobiography she flatly denied the allegations and explained that she was simply mortified by Eva's lack of discipline during production of the film. "She was constantly late" —wrote Lamarque— "and we all had to wait for hours, dressed in these uncomfortable period costumes, but sometimes she wouldn't even show up". Lamarque, who was the star of the film, complained bitterly to the director but "to no avail" —she remembered— "Eva did as she pleased and she had everyone charmed, even the director." After completion of the film Libertad went on tour and was offered a starring role in "Gran Casino" in Mexico. She struck a deal with the producers in which she declined payment for her work in exchange for the rights of the film's distribution in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Back in Buenos Aires, Libertad could not get any theatre to show her film. She also noticed that former friends were now avoiding her and that the printed media was ignoring her. By now Evita Peron was firmly established in the Casa Rosada, the Presidential palace, and somebody told Lamarque "confidentially" that the ban came from there. Libertad and her husband took their case directly to Eva who received the complaints gracefully and denied any involvement.
However, time passed and Lamarque films went unreleased, her recordings went unplayed on the radio and her face did not appear in any magazines. This is when the actress-singer decided to settle in Mexico and avoided visiting her homeland except for infrequent family visits. Lamarque was never formally persecuted or threatened by the Peron regime but was simply "non existent". She never worked in Argentina while the Perons were in power and her countrymen were never officially informed of how important she was in Latin America show business.
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Libertad Lamarque Lyrics
A Media Luz Y todo a media luz Crepúsculo interior Qué suave terciopelo …
Adiós Pampa Mía Adios, Pampa mia... Me voy, me voy a tierras extrañas. Adios…
Alma Mia Alma mia Sola siempre sola Sin que nadie comprenda Tu sufrim…
Arrancame La Vida En esta noche de frío De duro cierso invernal Llegan hasta e…
Asomate a la Ventana No volvería A enamorarme Hoy me retracto de mi Decisión Si u…
Besos Brujos ¡Déjame! No quiero que me beses Por tu culpa estoy viviendo…
Cambalache Que el mundo fue y será una porquería ya lo sé... ¡En…
Caminito 1926 Letra: Gabino Coria Peñaloza Caminito que el tiempo…
Cantando Ya no tengo la dulzura de sus besos, vago solo por…
Cuando Vuelva a Tu Lado Recuerdas aquel beso Que en broma me negaste Se escapo de tu…
Cuesta Abajo Si arrastré por este mundo La vergüenza de haber sido Y el…
El Día Que Me Quieras Acaricia mi ensueño El suave murmullo De tu suspirar Como r…
En Mi Viejo San Juan En mi viejo San Juan Cuántos sueños forjé En mis años de…
Estrellita Del Sur Cuando lejos de ti quiera penar el corazón Violento en su…
Fumando Espero Fumar es un placer, genial, sensual... Fumando espero al hom…
Historia de un Amor Ya no estás más a mi lado, corazón En el alma…
La Cumparsita Si supieras, Que aún dentro de mi alma, Conservo aquel cariñ…
La Paloma La patita, de canasto y con rebozo de bolita, va al mercado …
Madreselva Vieja pared del arrabal Tu sombra fue mi compañera De mi niñ…
Mate Amargo Entre, la imagen divina y ocupe el puesto de honor Y…
Mis Noches Sin Ti Mis noches sin ti Sufro al pensar que el destino logró…
Mocosita Vencido, con el alma amargada, Sin esperanzas, saciado de la…
Muñequita Linda Muñequita linda De cabellos de oro De dientes de perla Labio…
Nostalgias Quiero emborrachar mi corazón para apagar un loco amor que m…
Por Si No Te Vuelvo A Ver No se si el alejarme me enloquece y por eso…
Sombras Nada Más Quisiera abrir lentamente mis venas mi sangre toda verterla …
Sus ojos se cerraron Sus ojos se cerraron... Y el mundo sigue andando, Su boca qu…
Tango Azul Here am I with you in a world of blue And…
Tango Azul ) Here am I with you in a world of blue And…
Tango Negro Miro pasar la viday sus encantos y ya no siento ninguna…
Uno Uno busca lleno de esperanzas el camino que los sueños prome…
Volvé Desde que te fuiste Del cotorro ando tan triste, si supieras…
Volver Yo adivino el parpadeo de las luces que a lo lejos van…
Volveré Yo adivino el parpadeo de las luces que a lo lejos van…
VOLVERE yo adivino el parpadeo de las luces que a lo lejos van…