The phrase "age of love" immediately brings to mind the black-eyed beauty with a charming voice and graceful dance movements. Lolita Torres - the star of Argentinean cinema …
Lolita Torres is truly a deservedly popular and brilliant actress and unique singer of Argentina, who gained fame in the mid-20th century. Her real name is Beatrice Mariana Torres. Beatrice (and later Lolita) was incredibly popular not only in her homeland, but also in the USSR. In the post-war years, unimaginable lines lined up in cinemas for films with her participation. And not only generations of grandmothers, but their granddaughters in the Soviet Union knew by heart songs from her paintings with her participation. Lolita Torres was born on March 26, 1930 in the city of Buenos Aires in an ordinary family. Mother gave her to dancing, singing early. At the age of 5-7, Lolita already participated in the production of folk dances (she was a soloist). In 1937, she began to study Spanish dance at a specialized school. At age 11, at the insistence of her mother, she took part in a talented children competition held by the radio station 'SplendidRadio'. Her talent was noticed, and the girl was invited to take part in the audition. And at age 12, she joined the troupe of the Avenida Theater in Bunos Aires. From the very first appearances, she began to use the pseudonym coined by her uncle Hector, 'Lolita. A little later, she became a graduate of the Higher School of Music in Buenos Aires in singing and dancing, having received a brilliant musical education.
Strict morals
Her family was distinguished by patriarchy and extremely strict morals. Even being a recognized actress in the country, Lolita Torres could not do anything without the permission of her own father Pedro Torres, who worked as a telegraph operator on the railway. Lolita lost her mother early. She was only 14 years old when this loss occurred. The mother of the actress fell off the cliff when she and her daughter competed in the speed of reaching her top. And this certainly influenced not only the fate of the actress, but also all of her further work.
Contribution to Argentina's cinema
In 1944, her girl happened to take part in a musical scene in the film 'TheDanceofFortune'. Unfortunately, after this small role, the girl did not receive offers to participate in the filming. But she successfully recorded a phonograph record. The first role, which brought her popularity, was performed by her in 1951, in the film 'Rhythm, Salt and Pepper'. The audience was so fond of the actress that people literally demanded films with her participation. So, Lolita Torresstal is a full star. Incredible success came to Lolita Torres with the film 'Girl of Fire', which appeared on the wide screen in 1952. He became a record holder in terms of views.
In 1953, they saw the light of the comedy 'The Best at School' and 'The Age of Love'. Then, in order, the films 'Poorer than the Church Mouse', 'Groom for Laura', 'Love at First Sight' appeared and became popular. Musical biography of Torres developed rapidly. In the period from 1944 to 1957, Ms. Torres recorded and released 47 gramophone records, performing for this more than 90 songs (in total). A little later, 20 long-playing gramophone records were presented to the public.
The personal life of the actress
In 1957, the actress was married by law with Santiago Rodolfo Burastero. Unfortunately this marriage was not destined to last long. Her husband died in a car accident. Lolita was left alone with her one-year-old son (born in 1958). In 1965, she found her happiness in a new marriage, becoming the wife of Julio Cesar Caccia, who was a true friend of her first husband. Julio admitted that he was in love with Lolita at first sight, but did not dare to cross the road to his friend. The second marriage became longer and happier. Lolita and Julio became the parents of four wonderful babies. It is noteworthy that their son Diego later became a famous and very popular musician. Two more children decided to continue the dynasty and chose an acting career as a profession. One of the daughters of Lolita gained fame as a ballerina.
Beautiful maturity
In the 1960s and 70s, Ms. Torres grew up and slightly changed the image of a cheerful girl familiar to many. Lolita began to give preference to more sedate and dramatic roles. It is believed that precisely such roles, combining Latin American motifs, tango rhythms, and also Creole songs, helped to reveal the actress's talent in full, becoming her best works. Among these films are: 'Teacher in Love', 'Forty Years Engaged', 'New Rhythm and the Old Wave', 'Pepper' (Pepper).
The great actress performed her final role in 1972 in the musical film 'There, in the North', paired with the famous Carlos Estrada. At the end of her creative path, she almost did not act in film, mainly took part in various shows as a singer. In total, this amazingly talented actress took part in the filming of 17 films. Noteworthy is the fact that none of her films can be called passing. Each picture brought the woman deserved fame, the love of the audience and impressive material encouragement. In her homeland in Argentina, she was deeply revered and creatively in demand until she was old. Shortly before her death (in 2002), Lolita Torres was awarded the title "Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires."
Fantastic glory in the USSR
The first time she visited Soviet Russia in 1963, taking part in the III Moscow International Film Festival. It is worth noting the fact that after the actress's visit to the Soviet Union in the early 60s, her popularity in the country grew so much that they began to give her name to girls in the USSR. For a long time, Lolita received armfuls of messages and letters from Soviet admirers of her talent. In the 70-80s of the 20th century, she often visited the Soviet Union, spent about 6 tours in this country. She was convinced that she was so popular in the country because of the lack of cheerful and good songs in the country that had suffered from the war.
