Biography
Lourdes Chacón is an international Latin dancer, singer and actress. Studied modern, ballet and jazz techniques under a popular dance instructor & choreographer in Puerto Rico, the late Junito Betancourt. Legendary television producer, the late Paquito Cordero (Paquito Cordero Productions, Inc.) immediately signed her to an exclusive artist of Telemundo PR. Became famous in the early 80's. Made weekly appearances in a musical comedy sketch/variety show called "Los Kakukomicos". Appeared in the cover of Playboy Signore (1989) an article with photos were published. Made several Spanish soaps (telenovelas) throughout her career, such as: Millie (1984), Karina Montaner, (1989), Señora Tentación (1994), Asesinato en Primer Grado (1998), 1 a.m. Movie. She has a famous phrase that is sang by Latin fans from one of her songs: El Pescaito (The Little Fish) "Yo te le doy...Mañana" (I will give it to you...Tomorrow) .
Also appeared in several theater work in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Venezuela, like: Mujeres en Blanco (1999), Cena de Matrimonios, Baño de Damas, No Te Pases de la Raya, Mujeres Sin Vergüenza, Las Mujeres y los Strippers, El Cuernito, El Musical, La Nena Tiene Tumbao, La Corte del Faraón, Mi Marido está Embarazado (Venezuela).
On January 23rd, 1991 she was awarded two Golden Owls (Búhos de Oro) in Panama (one of them as The Vedette of the Decade). She is considered one of the best dancers of her time.
She had a brief retirement to raise her two children, Chaliana & Alfredo Batista Chacón. She returns to the stage in early 2000. Presently she is an active Vedette; singing, dancing and acting.
