Chela Campos | |
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 Chela Campos in 1950 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Celia Campos Díaz (1922-10-06)6 October 1922 |
| Died | 18 June 1982(1982-06-18) (aged 59) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Genres | Bolero |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1940–1982 |
| Labels | |
Celia Campos Díaz[1] (6 October 1922 – 18 June 1982), known asChela Campos, was a Mexican singer and actress.
Campos was a beautiful woman gifted with a sensual voice.[2] Campos rose to fame in the 1940s as a successfulbolero performer.
Campos made her radio debut at the XEFO station[2] and later won a contract to sing on theXEW station, where she was known as "La Dama del Bastón de Cristal" (The Lady of the Crystal Cane) for the elegant cane she used. She became one of Mexico's most important bolero singers and also achieved great popularity inCuba.[2] Her hit singles were released byRCA Víctor Records, and she also recorded a studio album withOrfeón Records.
Campos ventured into acting in films such asLa isla de la pasión (1942),La mujer sin alma (1944), andDel rancho a la televisión (1953).
Campos remained active as a singer until 1982.
On 06/18/1982, Campos died after a short illness in Mexico City, Mexico. She was 59 years old and was born 10/06/1922.[3]