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==Biography==
==Biography==
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[[File:Lourdes Chacón event sponsored by Coca-Cola.jpg|thumb|Lourdes Chacón dancing in an event sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Puerto Rico mid-80s]]
Lourdes enjoyed huge popularity and media exposure during the 1980s and 1990s in the island of [[Puerto Rico]]. She was also popular in [[Mexico]], where she was baptized under the name of ''"Piel de Fuego"'' (Skin on Fire). She is well known for her [[Exotic dancer|exotic]] dance performances and songs encompassing "El Ritmo, Fuego y Sabor" (Rhythm, Fire, and Flavor). Chacón retired from the world of entertainment in 1995 with the birth of her first daughter.<ref>Television Interview (circa 2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40TAPWOWpg4</ref> She finally made her comeback during the 2000s doing various theater performances. One of her most memorable appearances on television was her performance of the song "Yo Te Lo Doy Mañana" (I'll Give It To You Tomorrow). Lourdes was considered one of the best dancers in Puerto Rico of her time. She shares her surname with her half-sister [[Iris Chacón]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/las-hermanas-chacon/|title=Las Hermanas Chacón|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-31|language=en-US}}</ref> who is also a famous vedette.<ref>IMDB Biography http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6155009/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm</ref>
Lourdes enjoyed huge popularity and media exposure during the 1980s and 1990s in the island of [[Puerto Rico]]. She was also popular in [[Mexico]], where she was baptized under the name of ''"Piel de Fuego"'' (Skin on Fire). She is well known for her [[Exotic dancer|exotic]] dance performances and songs encompassing "El Ritmo, Fuego y Sabor" (Rhythm, Fire, and Flavor). Chacón retired from the world of entertainment in 1995 with the birth of her first daughter.<ref>Television Interview (circa 2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40TAPWOWpg4</ref> She finally made her comeback during the 2000s doing various theater performances. One of her most memorable appearances on television was her performance of the song "Yo Te Lo Doy Mañana" (I'll Give It To You Tomorrow). Lourdes was considered one of the best dancers in Puerto Rico of her time. She shares her surname with her half-sister [[Iris Chacón]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/las-hermanas-chacon/|title=Las Hermanas Chacón|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-31|language=en-US}}</ref> who is also a famous vedette.<ref>IMDB Biography http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6155009/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm</ref>
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[[File:Lourdes_Chacón_event_sponsored_by_Coca-Cola.jpg|none|frame|335x335px|Lourdes Chacón event sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company Puerto Rico 1980s]]

== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Born of parents Don Angel Manuel Chacón Alonso and Mother Carmen Rodriguez Ortiz in Cayey [[Puerto Rico]], raised in [[Chicago, IL]], and by her late teens returned to reside in Vega Alta, PR.  For 8 years she studied modern, ballet and jazz techniques under a popular dance instructor & choreographer in Puerto Rico, the late Junito Betancourt.
Born of parents Don Angel Manuel Chacón Alonso and Mother Carmen Rodriguez Ortiz in Cayey [[Puerto Rico]], raised in [[Chicago, IL]], and by her late teens returned to reside in Vega Alta, PR.  For 8 years she studied modern, ballet and jazz techniques under a popular dance instructor & choreographer in Puerto Rico, the late Junito Betancourt.
[[File:Lourdes_Chacón_Early_Years.jpg|none|frame|351x351px|Lourdes Chacón began her career in the early 1980s]]
[[File:Lourdes Chacón Early Years.jpg|thumb|Lourdes Chacón achived fame in 1980]]

== Career ==
== Career ==
She became an internationally known artist in the 1980s. She was discovered and hired by the late Paquito Cordero, of (Paquito Cordero Productions, Inc), which aired local programs and Puerto Rican TV productions via Telemundo.
She became an internationally known artist in the 1980s. She was discovered and hired by the late Paquito Cordero, of (Paquito Cordero Productions, Inc), which aired local programs and Puerto Rican TV productions via Telemundo.
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* Le Pegue un Cuernito, musical (1999-2000)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/le-pegue-un-cuernito/|title=Le Pegue un Cuernito 1999|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Le Pegue un Cuernito, musical (1999-2000)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/le-pegue-un-cuernito/|title=Le Pegue un Cuernito 1999|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
* De Negro y Blanco (2004)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/de-negro-y-blanco-2004/|title=De Negro y Blanco 2004|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
* De Negro y Blanco (2004)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/de-negro-y-blanco-2004/|title=De Negro y Blanco 2004|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-04-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Lourdes_Chacon_in_La_Nena_Tiene_Tumbao.jpg|none|frame|335x335px|Lourdes Chacón in the role of "Gloria" (Cuban Desdend). The play "La Nena Tiene Tumbao" (The Girl Has Her Own Rhythm).]]
[[File:Lourdes Chacon in La Nena Tiene Tumbao.jpg|thumb|Lourdes Chacón in the role of "Gloria" (Cuban Desdend). The play "La Nena Tiene Tumbao" (The Girl Has Her Own Rhythm).]]
* [[William Levy (actor)|La Nena Tiene Tumbao]] 2005<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/la-nena-tiene-tumbao-2005/|title=La Nena Tiene Tumbao 2005|date=2017-03-27|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[William Levy (actor)|La Nena Tiene Tumbao]] 2005<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/la-nena-tiene-tumbao-2005/|title=La Nena Tiene Tumbao 2005|date=2017-03-27|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-28|language=en-US}}</ref>
* La Corte del Faraón ''(?)''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/la-corte-de-faraon/|title=La Corte de Faraón|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-31|language=en-US}}</ref>
* La Corte del Faraón ''(?)''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lourdeschacon.wordpress.com/la-corte-de-faraon/|title=La Corte de Faraón|date=2017-03-31|work=Lourdes Chacón|access-date=2017-03-31|language=en-US}}</ref>

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Lourdes Chacón
Lourdes Chacon 2017
Born
Lourdes María Chacón Rodríguez

(1964-02-14) February 14, 1964 (age 60)
Puerto Rico
Occupation(s)Actress
Singer
Dancer
entertainer
Vedette
Years active1980's - present
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
ChildrenChaliana Batista Chacón
Alfredo Batista Chacón
Parent(s)Don Angel Manuel Chacón
Carmen Rodriguez Ortiz
Websitehttps://lourdeschacon.wixsite.com/lourdes

Lourdes Chacón (born February 14, 1964) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer, known as "La Vedette de Puerto Rico".

Biography

Lourdes Chacón dancing in an event sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Puerto Rico mid-80s

Lourdes enjoyed huge popularity and media exposure during the 1980s and 1990s in the island of Puerto Rico. She was also popular in Mexico, where she was baptized under the name of "Piel de Fuego" (Skin on Fire). She is well known for her exotic dance performances and songs encompassing "El Ritmo, Fuego y Sabor" (Rhythm, Fire, and Flavor). Chacón retired from the world of entertainment in 1995 with the birth of her first daughter.[1] She finally made her comeback during the 2000s doing various theater performances. One of her most memorable appearances on television was her performance of the song "Yo Te Lo Doy Mañana" (I'll Give It To You Tomorrow). Lourdes was considered one of the best dancers in Puerto Rico of her time. She shares her surname with her half-sister Iris Chacón[2] who is also a famous vedette.[3]

Early life

Born of parents Don Angel Manuel Chacón Alonso and Mother Carmen Rodriguez Ortiz in Cayey Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, IL, and by her late teens returned to reside in Vega Alta, PR.  For 8 years she studied modern, ballet and jazz techniques under a popular dance instructor & choreographer in Puerto Rico, the late Junito Betancourt.

Lourdes Chacón achived fame in 1980

Career

She became an internationally known artist in the 1980s. She was discovered and hired by the late Paquito Cordero, of (Paquito Cordero Productions, Inc), which aired local programs and Puerto Rican TV productions via Telemundo.

In the 80’s she made weekly appearances in a musical comedy show called "The Kakukomicos".

Lourdes is still actively vedette; acting, dancing and singing.

Personal life

Lourdes retired in early 90s, she married Alfredo Batista on July 27, 1994, she has two children; "Chaliana" was born on December 27, 1995 and "Alfredo jr. Batista Chacón" was born on December 27, 1996.[4] She made a few acting roles and theater appearances during those years. On May 1, 2010 she divorced due to irreconcilable differences. And she made a comeback as a full time vedette.

Discography

  • Lourdes Chacón LP Recording (1983) [5]
  • Felicidades CD Recording (1993) [6]

Filmography

Theatre

  • Cena de Matrimonios (1984)[14]
  • Mi Marido está Embarazado” (Venezuela Production) (1991)[15][16]
  • Baño de Damas (1995)[17]
  • Que Bonito Luce todo en la Navidad (1997)
  • Mujeres de Blanco (1999)[18]
  • Las Mujeres y los Strippers (1999)[19]
  • Le Pegue un Cuernito, musical (1999-2000)[20]
  • De Negro y Blanco (2004)[21]
Lourdes Chacón in the role of "Gloria" (Cuban Desdend). The play "La Nena Tiene Tumbao" (The Girl Has Her Own Rhythm).

Television

  • Noche de Gala (?)
  • Los Kakukomicos 1980- 1990[28]
  • El Programa de Joselo en Venezuela[16]
  • El Cuartel de la Risa (?)
  • El Show de Charitin. (?)
  • Super Sabado Sensacional. (?)[16]
  • El Show de Paul Rodrîguez.(?)
  • El Show de Cristina (?)
  • No Te Duermas con Antonio Sánchez "El Gangster" 2008[29]
  • La Movida, Show de Veronica Castro. 1992-93

Other Ventures

Honors & Awards

  • La Vedette Revelación (New Artist Award) of 1981-1982[33]
  • Two Golden Owl Awards in Panama for "The Vedette of the Decade" (Búhos de Oro) (1983) & (1991) [34]
  • BA in Communication in Arts SUMA CUM LAUDE (La Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, PR) June 11, 2005[35]

References

  1. ^ Television Interview (circa 2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40TAPWOWpg4
  2. ^ "Las Hermanas Chacón". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  3. ^ IMDB Biography http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6155009/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
  4. ^ "Chaliana & Alfredito". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  5. ^ "Record_Album "LourdesChacón"". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  6. ^ "Record Album "Felicidades"". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2017-03-25. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ "Karina Montaner 1989". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  8. ^ "Señora Tentacion". www.seriesnow.com. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  9. ^ "Señora Tentación 1994". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  10. ^ Méndez, Lucía; Santos, Danilo; Rodríguez, Miguel Ángel; hijo, Braulio Castillo (2000-01-01), Señora Tentacion, retrieved 2017-04-02
  11. ^ "Asesinato en Primer Grado 1998". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  12. ^ Rosaly, Johanna; Ramos, Jorge Luis; Ríos, Osvaldo; Chacón, Lourdes (2000-01-01), Asesinato en primer grado, retrieved 2017-04-02
  13. ^ "La 1 am Pelicula". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  14. ^ "Cena de Matrimonio 1984". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  15. ^ "Mi Marido Esta Embarazado 1991". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  16. ^ a b c "Lourdes in Venezuela". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  17. ^ "Baño de Damas". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  18. ^ "Mujeres en Blanco, Obra de Teatro". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  19. ^ "Las Mujeres y Los Strippers 1999". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  20. ^ "Le Pegue un Cuernito 1999". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  21. ^ "De Negro y Blanco 2004". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  22. ^ "La Nena Tiene Tumbao 2005". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
  23. ^ "La Corte de Faraón". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  24. ^ "Mujeres Sin Verguenza 2009". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  25. ^ "No Te Pases de La Raya 2011". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  26. ^ "Article in spanish about the return of the comics: Carcajadas ochentosas en "Los kakukómicos: El regreso"". Primera Hora. 2012-02-25. Retrieved 2017-03-29. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  27. ^ "Article in spanish from El Nuevo Día about the success of the show". www.elnuevodia.com. Retrieved 2017-03-29. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  28. ^ "Los Kakukomicos 1980s". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
  29. ^ noteduermaspr (2008-12-03), Lourdes Chacon en No Te Duermas, retrieved 2017-03-25
  30. ^ "Playboy Revista Signore Mexico | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  31. ^ "Calvin Cooler Commercial". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  32. ^ "El Circo Italiano 1991". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
  33. ^ "La Vedette Revelación del 1981-1982". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  34. ^ "Premio Búho de Oro". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  35. ^ "Lourdes Chacon, Honors & Awards". Lourdes Chacón. 2017-03-26. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
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