Rita Montaner

About

Cuban singer, musician, and film, TV and stage actress who was her nation's most beloved performer for half a century.

Before Fame

She came from an affluent family and spent her early years studying English, Italian, and French.

Trivia

She was an accomplished pianist who received several awards for her work and studied at Havana's Peyrellade Conservatory.

Family Life

She had two sons with her first husband, Alberto Fernández Díaz.

Associated With

She starred in Al Jolson's Broadway musical Wonder Bar.