Raquel Meller
Raquel Meller | |
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Raquel Meller in Imperial Violets (1924) | |
| Born | Francisca Romana Marqués López 9 March 1888 |
| Died | 26 July 1962 (aged 74) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Montjuïc Cemetery, Barcelona |
| Other names | La Bella Rachel |
| Occupations | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1908–1936 |
| Notable work | Imperial Violets, Carmen, songs: "La Violetera", "El relicario" |
| Spouse(s) | Enrique Gómez Carrillo (m. 1919; div. 1922) Edmond Saiac |
Francisca Romana Marqués López (9 March 1888 – 26 July 1962), better known as Raquel Meller, was a Spanish diseuse, cuplé, and tonadilla singer and actress.
She was an international star in the 1920s and 1930s, appearing in several films and touring Europe and the Americas. A vaudeville performer, she sang the original versions of well known songs such as "La Violetera" and "El relicario", both written by José Padilla Sánchez.