Diosa Costello

Juana de Dios Castrello, better known as Diosa Costello (April 23, 1913 – June 20, 2013), was a Puerto Rican entertainer, performer, producer and club owner, often referred to as "the Latin Bombshell".

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. Costello aspired to enter show business since her childhood, but her parents opposed it due to the reputation that the business held. to appear on the Broadway stage; however Lupe Vélez had three Broadway credits before Costello's 1939 Broadway debut. She became the first Puerto Rican vedette to co-star in Broadway. In 1945, Costello appeared in The Bullfighters as "Conchita". She married director Jacinto Campos.

Personal She was married to Pupi Campo and Italian singer Don Casino.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1941 They Met in Argentina Panchita 1945 The Bullfighters Conchita 1953 Miss Sadie Thompson Ameena Horn (final film role)