Rocio Jurado

by Drago Bonacich Spanish singer/actress Rocío Jurado began performing flamenco at a very young age, debuting on the big screen in 1962 with Los Guerrilleros, acting alongside Manolo Escobar. She commenced playing a main role in 1966s Proceso a una Estrella and 1971s Una Chica Casi Decente. While temporarily living in Argentina, the Spanish diva successfully participated in a musical called La Zapatera Prodigiosa, based on Federico García Lorcas work. After teaming up with composer Manuel Alejandro, Jurado became a major number on the Latin music scene, becoming acclaimed throughout America and Spain after releasing Muera el Amor and Senora, among other hits.