Yma Sumac
Acting
Born September 10, 1923 — Died November 1, 2008
From Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru
Also known as Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo
Biography
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 ha...
