Monica Boyar | |
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| Born | Argentina Mercedes, Argentina Mercedes González Morel Valerio Urea December 20, 1920 Santa Cruz de Mao, Dominican Republic |
| Died | October 2, 2013 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Argentina Mercedes González Morel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, fashion designer |
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Argentina Mercedes González Morel Valerio Urea[1][2] (December 20, 1920 – October 2, 2013), commonly known as Monica Boyar, was a Dominican-born American nightclub singer,[3] who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s for her calypso, and Afro-Cuban style songs.[4][5] She was also an actress, primarily on stage; and a fashion designer, focused on celebrity outfits and costume design. She introduced merengue dance to the United States in 1939.[1]
- ^ a b Ruiz, Vicki L.; Korrol, Virginia Sánchez (May 3, 2006). "Monica Boyar". Latinas in the United States, set: A Historical Encyclopedia. Indiana University Press. pp. 94–95. ISBN 978-0-253-11169-2.
- ^ "The big fight on the big screen". The Miami News. March 10, 1971. p. 22. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Singer Monica Boyar Entertains at Ritz". The Gazette. November 14, 1950. p. 12. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ear and Eye Pleasing". The Miami Herald. July 4, 1952. p. 12. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kleiner, Dick (October 17, 1955). "The Marquee: Monica Boyar's Dominion: Merengue And Goulash". The Park City Daily News. p. 4. Retrieved September 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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