Marquita Rivera
Singer, Musical Artist
1922 – 2002
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Who was Marquita Rivera?
Marquita Rivera, a.k.a. "Queen of Latin Rhythm", was a Puerto Rican actress, singer and dancer.
Dubbed the "Queen of La Conga", "Queen of Latin Rhythm" and "Latin Hurricane" during various stages of her career, Rivera, went on to enjoy a strong musical career both in the United States and in her native Puerto Rico.
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- Born
- May 18, 1922
Fajardo - Also known as
- Maria Heroina Rivera de Santiago
- Queen of Latin Rhythm
- Queen of La Conga
- Latin Hurricane
- The Latin Queen
- Spouses
- Eugene N. Biscardi II
(1951/07/19 - 1988/03/13) - Albert Vernon Ashbrook
(1946 - 1949)
- Eugene N. Biscardi II
- Children
- Nationality
- Puerto Rico
- Profession
- Lived in
- Fajardo
- New York City
- Died
- Oct 21, 2002
Los Angeles
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on July 23, 2013
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