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Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Height
158 cm (5'2")
Nationality
Languages
English, Quechua, Spanish
Spouse
Moises Vivanco (1942-1958)
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Latin
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Yma Sumac: Peruvian-American singer (1922–2008).
Born (died at age 86).
Yma Sumac has 2 credits in our database.
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Filmography (2)
Biography
Zoila Emperatriz Chávarri Castillo (September 13, 1922 – November 1, 2008), known as Yma Sumac ("Ima sumaq" means "how beautiful" in Quechua), was a Peruvian-born vocalist, actress, model, musical composer and producer. She won a Guinness World Record for the Greatest Range of Musical Value in 1956. She has also been called Queen of Exotica and is considered a pioneer of world music. Her debut album, Voice of the Xtabay (1950), peaked at number one in the Billboard 200, selling a million copies in the United States, and its single, "Virgin of the Sun God (Taita Inty)", was a big seller in the United Kingdom, becoming an international success in the 1950s. Albums like Legend of the Sun Virgin (1952), Fuego del Ande (1959) and Mambo!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Yma Sumac?
Yma Sumac was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
What movies or shows has Yma Sumac been in?
Yma Sumac has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Secret of the Incas (1954), 27 millions (1942).
Where can I find more information about Yma Sumac?
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