Monica Boyar
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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]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is González and the second or maternal family name is Morel.
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Monica Boyar | |
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Born | Argentina Mercedes, Argentina Mercedes González Morel Valerio Urea (1920-12-20)December 20, 1920 Santa Cruz de Mao, Dominican Republic |
Died | October 2, 2013(2013-10-02) (aged 92) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Argentina Mercedes González Morel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, fashion designer |
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