Monica Boyar
Monica Boyar | |
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| Born | Argentina Mercedes, Argentina Mercedes González Morel Valerio Urea December 20, 1920 Santa Cruz de Mao, Dominican Republic |
| Died | October 2, 2013 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Argentina Mercedes González Morel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, fashion designer |
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Argentina Mercedes González Morel Valerio Urea (December 20, 1920 – October 2, 2013), commonly known as Monica Boyar, was a Dominican-born American nightclub singer, who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s for her calypso, and Afro-Cuban style songs. She was also an actress, primarily on stage; and a fashion designer, focused on celebrity outfits and costume design. She introduced merengue dance to the United States in 1939.