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Article: Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron.
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- Hispanic Times Magazine
- Article date:
- March 1, 1997
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An illegitimate child of a rural seamstress named Eva, whose blonde beauty captured the heart of Juan Peron, skyrocketed to fame and wealth. But instead of being a true heroine, who helped her nation, Argentina, she might well be looked upon as the Tramp Who Trashed A Great Nation--Argentina.
Be that as it may, Andrew Lloyd Weber exploited the myths surrounding this controversial woman, creating a musical called "Evita".
Evita began her notorious rise to power as a fifteen year old, moving to Bueno Aires to become an actress. She went on to become a film and radio star and the mistress of Colonel Peron, and later his wife.
At the point Peron was elected ...