Yma Sumac
Biography
Yma Sumac works in acting. Born September 10, 1923 in Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru. Archytele tracks 8 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
8 titles- Climax! (1954) as Maria Santez
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Secret of the Incas (1954) as Kori-Tica
- Omar Khayyam (1957) as Karina
- Fol-de-Rol (1972) as Various Characters
- Music of Always (1958)
- Las canciones unidas (1960)
- Yma Sumac: The Inca Castafiore (1993)
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What movies or TV shows is Yma Sumac best known for?
Yma Sumac is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Climax! (1954), The Hollywood Palace (1964), Secret of the Incas (1954).
When and where was Yma Sumac born?
Yma Sumac was born on September 10, 1923 in Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru.
How many credits does Yma Sumac have?
Yma Sumac has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 1993.
What is Yma Sumac's background in cinema and television?
Yma Sumac (born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo, September 10, 1923 – November 1, 2008), was a Peruvian–American coloratura soprano. In the 1950s, she was one of the most famous exponents of exotica music. Sumac became an international success based on her extreme vocal range. She had six and a half oct...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Secret of the Incas (1954) as Kori-Tica — aged about 30
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self — aged about 40
- Climax! (1954) as Maria Santez — aged about 30
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