History of Charo in Timeline
Charo, born María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, is a Spanish entertainer known for her work in American television and film since the 1960s. She is a multi-talented performer, recognized for her acting, singing, comedy, and flamenco guitar skills.
March 13, 1941: Possible Birthdate of Charo
Charo's Spanish birth certificate, passport, and American naturalization papers all list her birthdate as March 13, 1941.
1947: Possible Birth Year of Charo
Charo at one point claimed to have been born in 1947, though this contradicts other claims.
1949: Possible Birth Year of Charo
Charo claimed to have been born in 1949, which contradicts other statements about her age.
January 15, 1951: Charo's Claimed Birthdate
In a court hearing in 1977, Charo asserted that her official documents were incorrect and that her actual birthdate was January 15, 1951.
1951: Charo Claims Falsified Age for Marriage
When asserting that she was born in 1951, Charo claimed that her parents allowed her to falsify her age to appear older when she married Cugat.
1964: Discovery of Charo by Xavier Cugat
While filming a television special in Spain in 1964, Xavier Cugat "discovered" Charo.
April 1966: Conflicting Reports on Charo's Age
An April 1966 column reported that Charo was 20 years old at the time of her wedding to Cugat. This contradicts other reports that listed her age as 17 or 18.
April 1966: Announcement of Charo and Cugat's Wedding Plans
News broke in April 1966 about the upcoming wedding of Charo and Xavier Cugat.
August 7, 1966: Wedding of Charo and Xavier Cugat
Charo and Xavier Cugat were wed on August 7, 1966.
1966: Marriage to Xavier Cugat
In 1966, Charo married bandleader Xavier Cugat, who was significantly older than her, and moved to the United States with him.
1975: Charo's Rising Fame and Popularity
By 1975, Charo's fame had grown substantially, with 80 percent of a national television sample recognizing her. Her popularity, however, remained relatively low, leading to speculation about the impact of constant talk show appearances on a performer's career.
1975: Announcement of Charo's Comedy Show
In 1975, ABC announced a comedy show starring Charo. Although it was initially met with criticism, it eventually aired as a special in 1976.
May 1976: Airing of Charo's Television Special
Charo's television special aired in May 1976 after facing delays and initial skepticism from critics.
August 24, 1976: Airing of Unsold Pilot "Charo and the Sergeant"
On August 24, 1976, an unsold pilot for a show called "Charo and the Sergeant" aired on ABC. The show followed Charo, a dancer at a nightclub, and her Marine Corps husband. Though not picked up, the taped episodes were broadcast overseas on the American Armed Forces Network.
October 1977: Official Recognition of Charo's 1951 Birthdate
A Las Vegas judge ruled Charo's 1951 birth year to be official in October 1977 after she provided affidavits from her parents, though this claim has been met with skepticism.
1977: Charo's Court Hearing Regarding Her Birthdate
Charo attended a court hearing in 1977, where she asserted that her official birthdate on her passport and naturalization papers were incorrect.
1977: Release of "Dance a Little Bit Closer"
Charo released a disco single titled "Dance a Little Bit Closer" with Salsoul Records in 1977.
1977: Charo Becomes a US Citizen and Files for Divorce
In 1977, Charo became a naturalized citizen of the United States. That same year, she filed for divorce from Xavier Cugat.
April 14, 1978: Divorce from Xavier Cugat
Charo's divorce from Xavier Cugat was finalized on April 14, 1978.
August 11, 1978: Marriage to Kjell Rasten
Charo married her second husband, producer Kjell Rasten, on August 11, 1978, in South Lake Tahoe, California.
1994: Release of "Guitar Passion" and Billboard Recognition
In 1994, Charo released her flamenco album "Guitar Passion," which went on to win Best Female Latin Pop Album by Billboard Magazine.
1995: Billboard International Latin Music Conference Award
At the Billboard International Latin Music Conference in 1995, Charo received the Female Pop Album of the Year award.
2002: Shel Rasten's Work on "CSI: Miami"
Shel Rasten was involved in the production of "CSI: Miami" in 2002.
June 2008: Release of "España Cañi"
Charo returned to the dance-music scene in June 2008 with the release of her single "España Cañi" through Universal Wave Records.
2010: Shel Rasten's Work on "FAMOUS (and on the List)"
Shel Rasten was involved in the production of "FAMOUS (and on the List)" in 2010.
2013: Shel Rasten's Work on "The Boulevard"
Shel Rasten worked on the production of the film "The Boulevard" in 2013.
March 1, 2017: Charo Joins "Dancing with the Stars"
On March 1, 2017, Charo was announced as a contestant on Season 24 of "Dancing with the Stars." She was paired with professional dancer Keo Motsepe.
April 3, 2017: Charo's Elimination from "Dancing with the Stars"
Charo and her partner, Keo Motsepe, were eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" on April 3, 2017, finishing in 11th place.
February 18, 2019: Death of Kjell Rasten
Kjell Rasten, Charo's second husband, died by suicide on February 18, 2019, at the age of 78.
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