Sonia Silvestre
Sonia Silvestre (16 August 1952 – 19 April 2014) was a Dominican singer from San Pedro de Macorís. She was married to broadcaster, producer, and host Yaqui Núñez del Risco. After their divorce, Silvestre moved to Mexico, where she lived for about three years.
Sonia Silvestre
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- Name
- Sonia Silvestre
- Born
- 16 August 1952
- Birthplace
- San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Died
- 19 April 2014
- Place of death
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Occupation
- Singer
- Spouse
- Yaqui Núñez del Risco (divorced) José Betancourt (2009–2014)
- Nationality
- Dominican Republic
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Sonia Silvestre (16 August 1952 – 19 April 2014) was a Dominican singer from San Pedro de Macorís. She was married to broadcaster, producer, and host Yaqui Núñez del Risco. After their divorce, Silvestre moved to Mexico, where she lived for about three years.
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She later entered a long-term relationship with Venezuelan photographer, José Betancourt, who became the father of her son André and her daughter Eloísa; they married in 2009. In 2010, she performed a tribute to Luis Días. She suffered a massive stroke and two heart attacks on 17 April 2014 in Santo Domingo. She was 61 years old. • Illustration — Sonia Silvestre at an awards ceremony
Sonia Silvestre en el parque Lennon en la Habana, año 2000
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• Name — Sonia Silvestre • Born — 16 August 1952 • Birthplace — San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic • Died — 19 April 2014 • Place of death — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic • Occupation — Singer • Spouse — Yaqui Núñez del Risco (divorced) José Betancourt (2009–2014) • Children — 2
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• 1974: Esta Es Sonia Silvestre • 1975: La Nueva Canción • 1976: Nueva Canción • 1978: Sonia Canta Poetas de la Patria • Folkhoy • Corazón de Vellonera • Una Verdadera Intérprete • Mi Corazón Te Seguirá • Edición Especial de Grandes Éxitos de los Años 70 • 1990: Yo Quiero Andar • 1994: Amor y Desamor • 2007: Verde y Negro
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