About Emilinha Borba
Lived 1923 – 2005 (aged 82). Emilinha Borba was a Brazilian singer and film actor.
Emilinha Borba (August 31, 1923 in Rio de Janeiro – October 3, 2005) was a Brazilian singer and actress. She was named "Rainha do Rádio", "Queen of the Radio" in 1953. Borba endured for 30 years as a popular Brazilian radio singer and was noted for rumbas and sambas.
She visited London, UK in 1988 and was appointed the Madrinha (Godmother) of the London School of Samba. She also appeared with the LSS on its parade at the 1988 Notting Hill Carnival.
Selected filmography Poeira de Estrelas (1948)
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Who was Emilinha Borba?
Brazilian musician (1923-2005)
When was Emilinha Borba born?
Emilinha Borba was born on 31 August 1923 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Emilinha Borba die?
Emilinha Borba died on 3 October 2005 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Emilinha Borba's occupation?
Emilinha Borba was a singer and film actor.
What nationality was Emilinha Borba?
Emilinha Borba was Brazilian.
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