Tita Merello was a celebrated Argentine actress and singer, known for her contributions to tango music.
She was active in the entertainment industry from the 1920s until her death in 2002, spanning over six decades.
Merello starred in over thirty films and was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Argentine cinema.
Biography
Early Life
Laura Ana Merello, known as Tita Merello, was born on October 11, 1904, in Argentina. She became a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Argentine cinema, celebrated not only for her acting but also for her contributions to tango music. Over her remarkable six-decade career, she became a beloved icon, known for her powerful voice and captivating performances.
Career
Merello's career took off in the 1920s, a time when she emerged alongside other legendary tango singers such as Azucena Maizani and Libertad Lamarque. She is particularly remembered for her iconic songs, including "Se dice de mí" and "La milonga y yo." Throughout her life, she starred in over thirty films, premiered twenty plays, and made numerous television and radio appearances. Her albums, such as "Tita de Buenos Aires" and "La Mujer en el Tango," showcase her significant impact on the tango genre.
Personal Life
Despite her fame, Merello never married. She had a notable decade-long affair with actor Luis Sandrini, whom she met in the 1930s. Their relationship was passionate, and she referred to him as the love of her life. Merello passed away on December 24, 2002, at the age of 98, leaving behind a rich legacy in both film and music.
Legacy
Tita Merello's contributions to the arts have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1948 and multiple Silver Condor awards. In 2005, a mural was unveiled in her honor at the National University of Lanus, celebrating her enduring influence on Argentine culture and the tango genre.
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Tango Collection: 20 grandes éxitos2010
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Tango de colección 152005
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Con el tango en el alma2000
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Sentir el tango: Arrabalera1998
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La Mujer en el Tango1983
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Serie De Oro1979
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Voz de tango1967
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Tita de Buenos Aires1954
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Se dice de mí
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Also known as: Laura Ana Merello
Laura Ana Merello, better known as Tita Merello, was an Argentine film actress, tango dancer and singer of the Golden Age of Argentine cinema. In her six decades in Argentine entertainment, at the time of her death, she had filmed over thirty movies, premiered twenty plays, had nine television appearances, completed three radio series and had had countless appearances in print media. She was one of the singers who emerged in the 1920s along with Azucena Maizani, Libertad Lamarque, Ada Falcón, and Rosita Quiroga, who created the female voices of tango. She was primarily remembered for the songs "Se dice de mí" and "La milonga y yo".
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