‘70s Icon, 74, Shows She's More Than a Pretty Face With Amazing Guitar Solo: ‘What a Talent'
Charo is more than a pretty face.
The Spanish-born actress, singer, and comedian became famous in the 1960s and 1970s for her distinct curves, impeccable comic timing, and signature 'Cuchi-Cuchi' tagline. But the Dancing With the Stars alum is also an accomplished musician who began playing classical guitar at the age of 9.In a recent social media video shared by Charo herself, the 74-year-old puts her impressive guitar talents on display. In the video, the actress—best known for her appearances on 1970s television shows (including frequent guest spots on The Love Boat)—can be seen performing one of her favorite concertos.
Charo captioned the video, 'Hola amigos! I want to share with you a beautiful piece of music that is my favorite concierto that is so beautiful and deep that I hope it makes you feel as happy and comforted as it does me. I love you all very much, besos!'
Charo, who was married to famed bandleader Xavier Cugat, is widely considered one of the greatest flamenco guitarists of all time. Fans quickly filled the comment section to celebrate her talent. One wrote, 'What a talent,' while another added, 'She has always been an exceptional talent and person.'We love to see it.
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