Singer and actress. Carmen Sofía Álvarez Caicedo, better known as Sofía Álvarez and nicknamed the "Queen of the Operetta", was a Colombian vedette, singer and actress noted for her career in the Mexican Golden cinema. Known from her youth due to her great beauty and talent when singing, Sofía recorded numerous albums, including two long-playing songs. In her singles, her interpretations of "Veracruzana", "Los cocos", "Oyelo bien", "A La Habana me voy", among many others, are remembered. She stood out for her performance in the film "La Reina de la Operetta" from 1946 together with Fernando Soler and Joaquín Pardavé, which brought her to fame in the cinematographic field. She is also remembered for her participation in "La Barca de Oro" in 1947, "Ahí está el detalle" from 1940 and "La niña de mis ojos" from 1947.
Singer and actress. Carmen Sofía Álvarez Caicedo, better known as Sofía Álvarez and nicknamed the "Queen of the Operetta", was a Colombian vedette, singer and actress noted for her career in the Mexican Golden cinema. Known from her youth due to her great beauty and talent when singing, Sofía recorded numerous albums, including two long-playing songs. In her singles, her interpretations of "Veracruzana", "Los cocos", "Oyelo bien", "A La Habana me voy", among many others, are remembered. She stood out for her performance in the film "La Reina de la Operetta" from 1946 together with Fernando Soler and Joaquín Pardavé, which brought her to fame in the cinematographic field. She is also remembered for her participation in "La Barca de Oro" in 1947, "Ahí está el detalle" from 1940 and "La niña de mis ojos" from 1947.
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