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Marilú

1927 – 2023

Mexican singer and actress

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About Marilú

Lived 1927 – 2023 (aged 95). Marilú was a Mexican singer and actor.

Marina Herrera Aragón (18 July 1927 – 16 February 2023), known as Marilú or "La Muñequita que Canta" (The Little Doll that Sings), was a Mexican singer and actress. She began her career in 1939. At the time of her death she was one of the last stars from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

Background Marilú was born in Cárdenas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. After her father's death, the family moved to Tampico, Tamaulipas, where Marilú won a singing contest and joined the troupe of a comedian named Don Catarino. In November 1940 she joined Paco Miller's troupe, which later toured Mexican states. Her most recent albums are Cuidado muy sentimental and Recordando a Daniel Zarabozo.

Personal life and death Marilú was the wife of cartoonist David Carrillo, founder of the Mexican Society of Cartoonists, until his death in 2015.

Marilú died on 16 February 2023, at the age of 95.

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Also known as
Marina Herrera Aragón, Marina Herrera Aragon, La Muñequita que Canta, Marina Herrera "Marilú"

People in Marilú's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marilú?

Mexican singer and actress

When was Marilú born?

Marilú was born on 18 July 1927 in Cárdenas Municipality, San Luis Potosí.

When did Marilú die?

Marilú died on 16 February 2023.

What was Marilú's occupation?

Marilú was a singer and actor.

What nationality was Marilú?

Marilú was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marilú

· Wikidata: Q52159906

· DBpedia: Marilú (singer)

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