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Marikena Monti, Defining Voice of Argentina’s Café-Concert, Dies at 82

An official confirmation from the culture secretary prompted tributes across Argentina’s arts community.

Overview

  • Monti died on Saturday morning, January 17, with Secretary of Culture Leonardo Cifelli confirming the news in a message on X.
  • The Asociación Argentina de Actores y Actrices issued an official statement mourning her and honoring her cultural impact.
  • No cause of death has been disclosed as her family and close circle maintain privacy.
  • Key milestones included being the first Argentine singer to record a Joan Manuel Serrat song in 1969, starring in the 1972 show Tres mujeres para el show, and performing the 1974 film La Mary’s theme.
  • Susana Giménez posted a tribute highlighting Monti’s voice in La Mary, adding to widespread remembrances from colleagues and institutions.