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Yma Sumac

Yma Sumac

Actress

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 octaves according to some reports, but other reports (and recordings) document four and a half at the peak of her singing career. (A typical trained singer has a range of about three octaves).

Born: September 10, 1923 in Ichocan, Cajamarca, Peru

Died: November 1, 2008 (Age 85)

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Yma Sumac  Movies & TV Credits

Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
Movie
5.7
ActressKarina1957
Movie
6.1
ActressKori-Tica1954
Movie
6.7
Actress1960
Movie
6.3
Actress1958
TV Show
7.9
ActressSelf - Singer
1 Episode
1964-1970
TV Show
6.5
ActressMaria Santez
1 Episode
1954-1958
Movie
7.5
ActressVarious Characters1972
Movie
CrewAdditional Music1990
Movie
SoundMusic
Title Rating Job Role(s) Year
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