Paquita Rico
Francisca Rico Martínez (13 October 1929 – 9 July 2017), better known as Paquita Rico, was a Spanish film actress and singer. She appeared in 30 films between 1948 and 1983. She starred in the film Let's Make the Impossible!, which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival.
Also recorded as Francisca Rico Martínez · Francisca Rico Martinez · Paca Rico · La Trianera de Bronce
Paquita Rico

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- Name
- Paquita Rico
- Birth Name
- Francisca Rico Martínez
- Born
- 13 October 1929
- Birthplace
- Seville, Spain
- Died
- 9 July 2017
- Occupation
- Actress, singer
- Nationality
- Spain
- Fields
- copla · pasodoble · rumba flamenca
- Languages
- Spanish
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Francisca Rico Martínez (13 October 1929 – 9 July 2017), better known as Paquita Rico, was a Spanish film actress and singer. She appeared in 30 films between 1948 and 1983. She starred in the film Let's Make the Impossible!, which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival.
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She died from natural causes on 9 July 2017 at the age of 87.
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• Name — Paquita Rico • Birth Name — Francisca Rico Martínez • Born — 13 October 1929 • Birthplace — Seville, Spain • Died — 9 July 2017 • Place of death — Seville, Spain • Occupation — Actress, singer • Years Active — 1948–2011
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1948 — A Toast for Manolete — Dolores • 1949 — Rumbo — Dulcenombre • 1951 — María Morena — María Morena • 1951 — La Virgen gitana — Carmelilla • 1953 — The Cheerful Caravan • 1954 — Malvaloca — Malvaloca • 1955 — Sighs of Triana — Reyes • 1956 — Curra Veleta — Curra Veleta • 1957 — Love in Jamaica — Olivia de Montana • 1958 — Let's Make the Impossible! — Palmira López • 1959 — Where Are You Going, Alfonso XII? — María de las Mercedes • 1961 — Savage Guns — Franchea • 1962 — The Balcony of the Moon — Pili
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Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Francisca Rico Martínez, Francisca Rico Martinez, Paca Rico and La Trianera de Bronce. Her recorded language was Spanish. Her recorded confession was Catholicism.
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Paquita Rico is recorded as actress, singer and dancer.
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Paquita Rico died at Seville.
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