La Chelito
Spanish cuplé singer from the early 20th century
About La Chelito
Lived 1885 – 1959 (aged 74). La Chelito was a Spanish singer, cuplé singer, businessperson and cuplé.
Consuelo Portela Audet (1885–1959), commonly called La Bella Chelito and La Chelito, was a Cuban-born Spanish cuplé singer from the early 20th-century, and a theater business owner. She was a pioneer in the genre of picaresque cuplé.
Biography
She was born in Placetas, Las Villas, Cuba, to Spanish parents Antonia Audet and Isidro Portella. which was later made into a 1977 film of the same name, released in Spain. Her only film appearance was in the silent film El Conde Maravillas (1927) by José Buchs.
After she retired from stage in 1928, she built and managed the Muñoz Seca Theater in Plaza del Carmen, Madrid in 1930.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was La Chelito?
Spanish cuplé singer from the early 20th century (1885–1959)
When was La Chelito born?
La Chelito was born on 12 February 1885 in Placetas.
When did La Chelito die?
La Chelito died on 20 November 1959 in Madrid.
What was La Chelito's occupation?
La Chelito was a singer, cuplé singer, businessperson and cuplé.
What nationality was La Chelito?
La Chelito was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). La Chelito. https://biography.guide/la-chelito/
MLA: "La Chelito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/la-chelito/.
Chicago: "La Chelito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/la-chelito/.
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