1. Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez Molina Baeza, professionally known by her stage name Charo, is a Spanish-born actress, singer, comedian, and flamenco guitarist who rose to international prominence in the 1960s on American television, as well as starring in several films.
Charo began playing classical guitar at the age of nine, training under the famed guitarist Andres Segovia.
Charo is known for her uninhibited and exuberant manner, high energy levels, vague age, heavy Spanish accent, and catchphrase "cuchi-cuchi".
Charo frequently pokes fun at herself, while pointing out the potential judgment of others, through her accent.
Charo released a series of disco recordings in the 1970s with S ul Records, most notably Dance a Little Bit Closer.
Charo has claimed she was enrolled in a convent school until the age of 15, when a nun told her that she belonged in show business.
Charo has stated in several interviews that she graduated with honors at age 16.
Charo later claimed that her marriage to Cugat was merely a business contract, a way for him to legally bring her to the United States.
Charo later claimed she was born in 1947, then changed it to 1949.
In October 1977, the same year in which Charo filed for divorce from Cugat and became a naturalized American citizen, judge Roger Foley in Las Vegas adjudicated the 1951 birth year to be official.
Charo provided sworn affidavits from her parents, although the claim has been viewed with skepticism.
Today, known by 80 percent, a figure as high as Clint Eastwood's 80 percent, Charo's popularity is 8 percent.
Charo was named Best Flamenco Guitarist in Guitar Player Magazines readers' poll twice.
Charo returned to the dance-music scene in June 2008 with the single "Espana Cani", which was released through Universal Wave Records.
On March 1,2017, Charo was revealed a contestant for Season 24 of Dancing with the Stars, paired with professional dancer Keo Motsepe.
Charo is an actor and producer, known for The Boulevard, FAMOUS and CSI: Miami.