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The Well-Known Singer of ‘The Love Boat’ Charo, is Alive And Well At 72
Doyouremember ^ | 5/10/23 | Lauren Novak

Posted on 03/02/2025 2:26:32 PM PST by DallasBiff

You may never have heard of María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, but you’ve likely heard of her stage name, Charo. Charo, an actress, singer, and flamenco guitarist, is still very much alive, answering the question, “Is Charo still alive?” You may remember her from the iconic series *The Love Boat* as well as her appearances on *Laugh-In* and *Fantasy Island*. Now 70, she continues to thrive!

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To: Ezekiel

“72?

When was that, 20 years ago?”

If she’s 72, I’m 40


21 posted on 03/02/2025 2:47:08 PM PST by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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To: DallasBiff
She is actually a GREAT flamenco guitarist! Very accomplished.


22 posted on 03/02/2025 2:50:29 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (Democrats who say ‘no one is above the law’ won’t mind going to prison for the money they stole)
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To: DallasBiff

https://www.lasvegas360.com/3434/on-this-date-august-7-196-performer-charo-in-las-vegas-at-caesars-palace/

...August 7, 1966 – Latin music king Xavier Cugat, age 60, and singer Charo, age 20, were the first couple to exchange vows at Caesars Palace...


23 posted on 03/02/2025 2:52:38 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: DallasBiff
There is some question about her age. She may be 82...or older.
24 posted on 03/02/2025 2:52:44 PM PST by Mr.Unique (My boss wants me to sign up for a 401K. No way I'm running that far! )
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To: Dr. Sivana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLZB9MEk68Y

“I just remember her from Maaco Body Shop ads.”


25 posted on 03/02/2025 2:53:33 PM PST by bleach (Donaldus Magnus 2024-2028 A.D.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I had the sensual pleasure of eating Charo’s ceviche in Kauai in the 80’s.


26 posted on 03/02/2025 2:58:34 PM PST by armourenthusiast (I capitalize everything related to South)
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To: DallasBiff

When I was a kid I found her utterly charming.


27 posted on 03/02/2025 3:06:43 PM PST by wildcard_redneck ( )
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To: DallasBiff

It amazes me that she is only 72. She was active on TV and on the show circuit 50 years ago. She must have only been 20 when she was on the Love Boat, Fantasy Island, etc.


28 posted on 03/02/2025 3:07:55 PM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: DallasBiff

The original Energizer Bunny. Good old fashion CLEAN entertainment.


29 posted on 03/02/2025 3:09:36 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

Even if you go by her most recent “official” birth date of January 15, 1951, she’s 74. Previous birth years for Charo go back to 1941. Pretty soon she’ll be younger than I am.


30 posted on 03/02/2025 3:23:56 PM PST by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Fledermaus

I wondered about that. I know Jack Jones sang it, but that song wouldn’t seem to be Charo’s song writing style at all.
Too homogenized, 1960’s American nightclub-ish in it’s manner.


31 posted on 03/02/2025 3:24:16 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Dr. Sivana

I think she spoke English far better than she pretended to do. She had a ‘shtick’ and stuck to it - except when she broke out into very accomplished classical guitar.


32 posted on 03/02/2025 3:34:33 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: jjotto

Actually it was no secrect she was a minor at that time, nor was it a secret he was banging her.


33 posted on 03/02/2025 3:35:55 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there)
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To: DallasBiff
Charo - Mamacita ¿Donde Esta Santa Claus">

This was a 1978 disco version.

34 posted on 03/02/2025 3:38:23 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: lee martell

My ex was a flamingos dancer with her on the Big Island back in the early 80’s. Totally a class act as a boss lady and entertainer


35 posted on 03/02/2025 3:40:48 PM PST by shadeaud (God gave us the free will and intelligence to choose right from wrong. Use it or lose it!D)
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

She’s 19, never been kissed and never done anything wrong ever!


36 posted on 03/02/2025 3:42:28 PM PST by thinkthenpost
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To: shadeaud

Your Ex must have been a high quality dancer, with tons of energy. It would have been the equivalent of dancing backup for Tina Turner in her prime. No room for mistakes.


37 posted on 03/02/2025 3:44:22 PM PST by lee martell
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To: DallasBiff

“she was big in the 70’s.”

In more ways than one!


38 posted on 03/02/2025 3:47:39 PM PST by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: Ezekiel

She is somewhere between 74 and 84. No one is certain.


39 posted on 03/02/2025 3:47:40 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (It is long past time to dump the entire Treasury drawer and throw away the crap.)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

And it’s nobody’s business.


40 posted on 03/02/2025 3:49:07 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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