Micaela Rodríguez Cuesta (19 June 1935 – 29 March 1991), known professionally as Mikaela, was a Spanish singer and actress.[1] She began her film career in 1956 and played her first starring role in the Spanish film The Red Rose (1960).[2] Her signature song, "La luna y el toro" (1964), was a number-one hit in Spain and earned her an award in 1965.[3] She died on 29 March 1991 from leucemia.[4]
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Birth name | Micaela Rodríguez Cuesta |
Born | (1935-06-19)19 June 1935 Seville, Andalusia, Spain |
Died | 29 March 1991(1991-03-29) (aged 55) Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain |
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Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1956–1988 |
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Website | mikaelartista |