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Juana de Dios Castrello, better known as Diosa Costello (April 23, 1913 – June 20, 2013), was a Puerto Rican entertainer, performer, producer and club owner, often referred to as "the Latin Bombshell".
Jun 21, 2013 · Diosa Costello, known as "The Latin Bombshell," died in her sleep yesterday at the age of 100. In her charismatic performances on Broadway, in films, in nightclubs, and on records, she always exuded unparalleled electricity—a joie de vivre that infused her passion for performing.
In 2006, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History collected the oral history of singer, dancer, actress, and original "Latin Bombshell" Diosa Costello. The interview was conducted by...
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Diosa Costello was a Puerto Rican actress and singer who starred in films like Miss Sadie Thompson and They Met in Argentina. She also played Bloody Mary in the original touring company of South Pacific and was known as the Latin Bombshell.
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- Guayama, Puerto Rico
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- Hollywood, Florida, USA
Diosa Costello was a pioneering performer of music, film and theater who, in 1939, became the first Latina on Broadway. She recently donated 11 costumes from her personal wardrobe to...
May 9, 2023 · Diosa Costello was a pioneering Latina Broadway performer, building a decades long career with her talent in music, dance, and acting. She starred in movies such as Too Many Girls! and the...
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- National Museum of American History
Diosa was the first Bloody Mary in the touring company of South Pacific, and later joined the Broadway company as the second person to play the part. She con...
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