Margarita Vargas

World Music Singer

Birthday October 3, 1960

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Barranquilla, Colombia

Age 64 years old

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About

Colombian music legend who has been called The Goddess of Cumbia due to the enormous success of albums like the platinum-selling 30 Años de Cumbia (2011). She received the Knight Degree, the highest honor handed out by the Colombian government, for her contributions to Colombian culture.

Before Fame

She was raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She was forced to start working at age 14 following the sudden death of her father. 

Trivia

She was named Best Tropical Music Performer by Furia Musical in 2003, 2006, 2008 and 2012. 

Family Life

She has three sisters and a brother. She has a daughter named Eugenia. 

Associated With

Aleks Syntek performed with her on the song "Si Supieras."