13 Facts About Olga Guillot

Olga Guillot was a Cuban singer who was known as the "Queen of Bolero".

Olga Guillot was born in Santiago de Cuba, and her family moved to Havana when she was five years old.

Olga Guillot gained recognition in the United States with her version in Spanish of "Stormy Weather" in 1946.

In Mexico, Olga Guillot began to enjoy much popularity for the first time in her career.

Olga Guillot sang alongside the legendary Edith Piaf at a concert held in Cannes.

Olga Guillot kept a house in Cuba as she traveled around the world, along with her house in Mexico.

Olga Guillot sang in 1964 at New York's famed Carnegie Hall, becoming the first Latin artist to sing there.

Olga Guillot continued touring for the next forty years, releasing over fifty albums and winning numerous awards for her achievements in the music world.

Olga Guillot was very good friends with Celia Cruz, whom she often referred to as " sister".

When Cruz died from cancer, Olga Guillot was very bereaved over the loss of her close friend and compatriot.

Olga Guillot lived mainly in Mexico and had another home on Miami Beach, Florida.

On July 12,2010, Olga Guillot died of a heart attack at the age of 87 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Olga Guillot is survived by one daughter, Olga Maria Touzet-Guillot, born from her relationship with pianist and composer, Rene Touzet.