Diosa Costello
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Costello in 1943
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| Born |
Juana de Dios Castrello April 23, 1913 Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| Died | June 20, 2013 (aged 100) Hollywood, Florida |
| Occupation | Entertainer, performer, producer, and club owner |
| Years active | 1939-1953 |
| Spouse(s) | Don Casino (1958-1971) (divorced) Pupi Campo (1941-1951) (divorced) |
Juana de Dios Castrello, better known as Diosa Costello (April 23, 1913 – June 20, 2013), was an American entertainer, performer, producer and club owner, often referred to as "the Latin Bombshell".
Costello was born Juana de Dios Castrello y Cruz in Guayama, Puerto Rico on April 23, 1913, although 1917 is often incorrectly sourced.
After performing for some time at various venues in Spanish Harlem, she paired with Desi Arnaz at the La Conga club. Her Broadway debut was Too Many Girls (1939), where she became the first Latina on the Broadway stage. She decided not to go with the film, however, being reluctant to move to Hollywood.
The Smithsonian filmed an interview with Costello in 2006. She died in her sleep on June 20, 2013 at the age of 100 in Hollywood, Florida.
She was married to Pupi Campo and Italian singer Don Casino.
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