María Felisa Martínez López (September 13, 1936 – February 16, 2013), known professionally as Marifé de Triana, was a Spanish singer, dancer and actress.

Early life

Marifé de Triana was born in Burguillos in Seville. She lived in the neighborhood of Triana, leading to her nickname.

Career

At age 20, she finished works of ''copla'' and was featured in films between 1957 and 1958, 1959 with ''Canto para ti''. She was a pioneer film star in folklore films doing work that later was copied by other singers. In the 1960s she performed many festivals in much success in the theaters of

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2 Radio. On July 24, 2009, a tribute event was held, consisting of a play in the street in Triana and a Copla Contest that bore her name. She premiered a song called "Ay, Marifé". It was interpreted by Sevillian singer Cristina Crespo and composed by Francisco Miguel Alegre, Juan Eduardo Peso and David Díaz.

Personal life

In 1970 she retired from film due to her husband's illness. Her husband José María died on April 26, 2008, at age 85. On November 11, 2011, she was awarded the Gold Medal for Meritorious Work. She died on February 16, 2013. She is buried in the Municipal Cemetery of Torremolinos, next to her husband.

References

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