Alba Solís: Argentine singer, actress and vedette
Alba Solís (Ángela Herminia Lamberti, 1927–2016) was an Argentine singer, stage vedette and film actress known for her theatrical glamour, mid-20th century screen roles and contributions to popular revue and music.
Alba Solís (born Ángela Herminia Lamberti; 18 October 1927 – 3 February 2016) was an Argentine singer, actress and vedette. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, she adopted a stage name and built a career in the theatrical revues, popular music and the Argentine film industry that marked mid‑20th century entertainment in the country.
Solís became known for a commanding stage presence and a glamorous image typical of the vedette tradition: a performer who combines singing, dancing, acting and elaborate costuming in revue shows and variety programmes. Her repertoire drew on popular Argentine styles and the theatrical conventions of the time, and she appeared in radio, stage productions and motion pictures that brought her wider recognition.
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Career and screen work
During her active years Solís transitioned between the theatre and the cinema, taking roles that showcased both her vocal ability and her screen persona. She is remembered for several films that contributed to her public profile and helped establish her as a recognizable figure in Argentine popular culture. Notable titles in which she appeared include:
- La cigarra está que arde
- Estrellas de Buenos Aires
- De turno con la muerte
- Escándalo nocturno
These appearances placed her among a generation of performers who worked across live theatre, cabaret-style revues and cinematic productions, a common career path for entertainers of that era in Argentina.
Legacy
Alba Solís died in Buenos Aires on 3 February 2016 of heart failure at the age of 88. She is remembered for her contribution to the revue tradition and for the mixture of song, glamour and personality she brought to stage and screen. For audiences interested in the history of Argentine popular entertainment, Solís represents the figure of the mid‑century vedette who helped bridge live theatrical spectacle and the growing mass media of film and radio.
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AlegsaOnline.com Alba Solís: Argentine singer, actress and vedette Leandro Alegsa
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Sources
- diario26.com : Murió la cantante Alba Solís