10 Facts About Estrellita Castro

Estrella Castro Navarrete known professionally as Estrellita Castro was a Spanish singer and actress.

Estrellita Castro made her debut at Tronio Theatre in Sierpes Street in Seville but she was bound to perform in the main theatres in Spain, Europe, Latin-America and even the USA.

Estrellita Castro starred in 40 movies the most important of which were filmed in Germany- Suspiros de Espana, The Barber of Seville and Mariquilla Terremoto.

Estrellita Castro had her heyday in the 1930s and 1940s and she is considered to be the creator of what is known as Andalusian song or copla, a typical Spanish musical genre.

Estrellita Castro added flamenco resources to French couplets and created a new folk fusion-style known as copla.

Estrellita Castro cultivated many musical styles such as zambras, Cuban boleros and mazurkas.

Estrellita Castro was introduced to tangos by the famous Argentinian singer Carlos Gardel.

Estrellita Castro got a street named after her in Cordoba and Madrid.

Estrellita Castro died in 1983, before she arrived to an agreement with Tico Medina to publish her biography.

Estrellita Castro was buried in Madrid in the Almudena Graveyard, with a hair curl on her forehead and a Spanish mantilla.