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'''Marina Herrera Aragón''' (18 July 1927 – 16 February 2023),<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo">{{cite news|title=Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú "La Muñequita que Canta" y David Carrillo|url=http://www.cultura.gob.mx/estados/saladeprensa_detalle.php?id=34492|accessdate=24 April 2018|work=[[Secretariat of Culture|Secretaría de Cultura]]|language=Spanish}}</ref> known as '''Marilú''' or "'''La Muñequita que Canta'''" (The Little Doll that Sings), was a Mexican singer and actress. She began her career in 1939.<ref name="Instituto Mexicano de la Radio">{{cite web|title=18 de julio de 1927 nace Marina Herrera de Carrillo “Marilú”|url=https://www.imer.mx/18-de-julio-de-1933-nace-marina-herrera-de-carrillo-marilu/|website=[[Instituto Mexicano de la Radio]]|accessdate=24 April 2018|language=Spanish|date=18 July 2017}}</ref> At the time of her death she was one of the last stars from the [[Golden Age of Mexican cinema]].
'''Marina Herrera Aragón''' (18 July 1927 – 16 February 2023),<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo">{{cite news|title=Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú "La Muñequita que Canta" y David Carrillo|url=http://www.cultura.gob.mx/estados/saladeprensa_detalle.php?id=34492|accessdate=24 April 2018|work=[[Secretariat of Culture|Secretaría de Cultura]]|language=Spanish}}</ref> known as '''Marilú''' or "'''La Muñequita que Canta'''" (The Little Doll that Sings), was a Mexican singer and actress. She began her career in 1939.<ref name="Instituto Mexicano de la Radio">{{cite web|title=18 de julio de 1927 nace Marina Herrera de Carrillo “Marilú”|url=https://www.imer.mx/18-de-julio-de-1933-nace-marina-herrera-de-carrillo-marilu/|website=[[Instituto Mexicano de la Radio]]|accessdate=24 April 2018|language=Spanish|date=18 July 2017}}</ref> At the time of her death she was one of the last stars from the [[Golden Age of Mexican cinema]].


==Background==
Marilú was born in [[Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí|Cárdenas]], [[San Luis Potosí]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> After her father's death, the family moved to [[Tampico]], [[Tamaulipas]], where Marilú won a singing contest and joined the troupe of a comedian named Don Catarino.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 2|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina2.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> In November 1940 she joined Paco Miller's troupe, which later toured Mexican states.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />
Marilú was born in [[Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí|Cárdenas]], [[San Luis Potosí]], [[Mexico]].<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> After her father's death, the family moved to [[Tampico]], [[Tamaulipas]], where Marilú won a singing contest and joined the troupe of a comedian named Don Catarino.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 2|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina2.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> In November 1940 she joined Paco Miller's troupe, which later toured Mexican states.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />


In [[Mexico City]], Marilú became an [[XEW-AM|XEW]] radio performer and appeared in her first film, ''[[The League of Songs|La liga de las canciones]]'' (1941).<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> She also sang at the Teatro Lírico and the Teatro Follies.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> In 1943, she sang at the Waikiki nightclub and joined Alfonso Brito's troupe at the Carpa Colonial.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />
In [[Mexico City]], Marilú became an [[XEW-AM|XEW]] radio performer and appeared in her first film, ''[[The League of Songs|La liga de las canciones]]'' (1941).<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> She also sang at the Teatro Lírico and the Teatro Follies.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> In 1943, she sang at the Waikiki nightclub and joined Alfonso Brito's troupe at the Carpa Colonial.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />
==Career==
After signing a contract with Filmex (a production company),<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> she studied drama with Gustavo Villatoro and co-starred with actor and director [[Joaquín Pardavé]] in three of his films: ''Los hijos de Don Venancio'' (1944), ''Los nietos de Don Venancio'' (1946), and ''[[El barchante Neguib]]'' (1946).<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />
After signing a contract with Filmex (a production company),<ref name="Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú “La Muñequita que Canta” y David Carrillo" /> she studied drama with Gustavo Villatoro and co-starred with actor and director [[Joaquín Pardavé]] in three of his films: ''Los hijos de Don Venancio'' (1944), ''Los nietos de Don Venancio'' (1946), and ''[[El barchante Neguib]]'' (1946).<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" />


In 1952, she signed a recording contract with [[Peerless Records]] and released her first hit single, "Veleidad".<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> Her other Peerless recordings include "Inquietud", "Consentida", and a Spanish version of "[[Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo]]" (from the film ''[[Lili]]'').<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> In 1958 she recorded ''Noche de luna'', an album of [[Gonzalo Curiel (composer)|Gonzalo Curiel]] songs, for [[RCA Records|RCA Victor]]'s Vik label. In the 1970s she recorded two albums, ''Tangos de Buenos Aires'' and ''Marilú hoy''.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 3">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 3|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina3.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> Her most recent albums are ''Cuidado muy sentimental'' and ''Recordando a Daniel Zarabozo''.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 4">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 4|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina4.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref>
In 1952, she signed a recording contract with [[Peerless Records]] and released her first hit single, "Veleidad".<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> Her other Peerless recordings include "Inquietud", "Consentida", and a Spanish version of "[[Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo]]" (from the film ''[[Lili]]'').<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 2" /> In 1958 she recorded ''Noche de luna'', an album of [[Gonzalo Curiel (composer)|Gonzalo Curiel]] songs, for [[RCA Records|RCA Victor]]'s Vik label. In the 1970s she recorded two albums, ''Tangos de Buenos Aires'' and ''Marilú hoy''.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 3">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 3|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina3.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref> Her most recent albums are ''Cuidado muy sentimental'' and ''Recordando a Daniel Zarabozo''.<ref name="marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com page 4">{{cite web|title=Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 4|url=http://marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com/pagina4.html|website=marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com|accessdate=25 April 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life and death==
She was the wife of cartoonist David Carrillo, founder of the Mexican Society of Cartoonists, until his death in 2015.<ref name="Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete" /> In 2016, she said: "My life is singing and I will continue doing it until the public allows me, [because] when they no longer accept me for sure I will cry, and I will have to retire, but as long as that does not happen I will continue, because I still have faculties."<ref name="Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete">{{cite news|title=Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete|url=https://rotativo.com.mx/entretenimiento/espectaculos-entretenimiento/501524-rendiran-homenaje-musical-a-marilu-por-75-anos-como-interprete/|accessdate=25 April 2018|work=Rotativo de Querétaro, Diario Digital|agency=Notimex|date=25 January 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>
She was the wife of cartoonist David Carrillo, founder of the Mexican Society of Cartoonists, until his death in 2015.<ref name="Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete" /> In 2016, she said: "My life is singing and I will continue doing it until the public allows me, [because] when they no longer accept me for sure I will cry, and I will have to retire, but as long as that does not happen I will continue, because I still have faculties."<ref name="Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete">{{cite news|title=Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete|url=https://rotativo.com.mx/entretenimiento/espectaculos-entretenimiento/501524-rendiran-homenaje-musical-a-marilu-por-75-anos-como-interprete/|accessdate=25 April 2018|work=Rotativo de Querétaro, Diario Digital|agency=Notimex|date=25 January 2016|language=Spanish}}</ref>


Revision as of 09:57, 17 February 2023

Not to be confused with Marilou (singer).
For other people named Marilu, see Marilu.
Marilú
Birth nameMarina Herrera Aragón
Also known as"La Muñequita que Canta"
Born(1927-07-18)18 July 1927
Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Died16 February 2023(2023-02-16) (aged 95)
GenresBolero
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1939–20??
Labels

Marina Herrera Aragón (18 July 1927 – 16 February 2023),[1] known as Marilú or "La Muñequita que Canta" (The Little Doll that Sings), was a Mexican singer and actress. She began her career in 1939.[2] At the time of her death she was one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

Background

Marilú was born in Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.[1] After her father's death, the family moved to Tampico, Tamaulipas, where Marilú won a singing contest and joined the troupe of a comedian named Don Catarino.[3] In November 1940 she joined Paco Miller's troupe, which later toured Mexican states.[3]

In Mexico City, Marilú became an XEW radio performer and appeared in her first film, La liga de las canciones (1941).[1] She also sang at the Teatro Lírico and the Teatro Follies.[3] In 1943, she sang at the Waikiki nightclub and joined Alfonso Brito's troupe at the Carpa Colonial.[3]

Career

After signing a contract with Filmex (a production company),[1] she studied drama with Gustavo Villatoro and co-starred with actor and director Joaquín Pardavé in three of his films: Los hijos de Don Venancio (1944), Los nietos de Don Venancio (1946), and El barchante Neguib (1946).[3]

In 1952, she signed a recording contract with Peerless Records and released her first hit single, "Veleidad".[3] Her other Peerless recordings include "Inquietud", "Consentida", and a Spanish version of "Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo" (from the film Lili).[3] In 1958 she recorded Noche de luna, an album of Gonzalo Curiel songs, for RCA Victor's Vik label. In the 1970s she recorded two albums, Tangos de Buenos Aires and Marilú hoy.[4] Her most recent albums are Cuidado muy sentimental and Recordando a Daniel Zarabozo.[5]

Personal life and death

She was the wife of cartoonist David Carrillo, founder of the Mexican Society of Cartoonists, until his death in 2015.[6] In 2016, she said: "My life is singing and I will continue doing it until the public allows me, [because] when they no longer accept me for sure I will cry, and I will have to retire, but as long as that does not happen I will continue, because I still have faculties."[6]

Marilú died on 16 February 2023 at the age of 95.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Se llevará a cabo homenaje a Marilú "La Muñequita que Canta" y David Carrillo". Secretaría de Cultura (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ^ "18 de julio de 1927 nace Marina Herrera de Carrillo "Marilú"". Instituto Mexicano de la Radio (in Spanish). 18 July 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 2". marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 3". marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Marilu - La Muñequita que canta, página 4". marilu.zarabozoyamigos.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Rendirán homenaje musical a Marilú por 75 años como intérprete". Rotativo de Querétaro, Diario Digital (in Spanish). Notimex. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  7. ^ Cantante y actriz Marilú, 'La Muñequita que Canta' muere a los 95 años (in Spanish)
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