Occupation Actress, singer Years active 1939-1953 | Name Diosa Costello | |
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Full Name Juana de Dios Castrello Movies The Bullfighters, Miss Sadie Thompson Similar People Pupi Campo, Malcolm St Clair, Curtis Bernhardt, Stan Laurel, Betty Clooney | ||
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Juana de Dios Castrello, better known as Diosa Costello (April 23, 1913 – June 20, 2013), was an American entertainer, performer, producer and club owner, often referred to as "the Latin Bombshell".
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- Diosa costello bim bam boom
- A conversation with diosa costello
- Early life
- Career
- Personal
- Filmography
- References
A conversation with diosa costello
Early life
Costello was born Juana de Dios Castrello y Cruz in Guayama, Puerto Rico on April 23, 1913, although 1917 is often incorrectly sourced.
Career
After performing for some time at various venues in Spanish Harlem, she paired with Desi Arnaz at the La Conga club. Her Broadway debut was Too Many Girls (1939), where she became the first Latina on the Broadway stage. She decided not to go with the film, however, being reluctant to move to Hollywood.
The Smithsonian filmed an interview with Costello in 2006. She died in her sleep on June 20, 2013 at the age of 100 in Hollywood, Florida.
Personal
She was married to Pupi Campo and Italian singer Don Casino.