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Learn more about merges. 1950s, 1960s, celebrity & famous people, female, portraits Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. By 1963 she was such a big name that Che Guevara tried to talk her into returning to Havana in support of his revolution. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Chelo Alonso, Once she recovered from the shock and was able to speak, spoke of her terrible adventure: I had just taken a big turn when, at some point, I lost control of the steering wheel. After the death of her producer husband in 1986, Chelo semi-retired, remained with her son Aldino, and started a cat-breeding business. Chelo Alonso was born on April 10, 1933 and died on February 20, 2019. We have set your language to Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 20th February , 2019. Invariably cast as the ambitiously evil queen or undulating dancer/temptress whose soul mission was to entrance the film's hero, Chelo Alonso's "peplum princess" prime . In that brief moment which preceded the tremendous impact, my life flashed in front of me. I told him that if he did that, I would have to cut him his balls. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Search above to list available cemeteries. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Chelo Alonso on Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chelo_Alonso&oldid=1108538140, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from February 2019, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 September 2022, at 00:19. What less than 1 minute of screen time will sometimes do for a persons film career. Your email address will not be published. Two years later, her husband produced a promising comeback for her. She would go on to appear in other films such as "The Pirate and the Slave Girl" (1959), "Goliath and the Barbarians" (1959), "Morgan, the Pirate" (1960), "Son of Samson" (1960), "La strada dei giganti" (1960), and "Son of Samson" (1961). Her sensual, exotic style caught the eye of many and eventually led her to high notice at the burlesque club, the Folies-Bergres in Paris. Chelo Loureiro arrives at the Goya Cinema Awards 2023 at FIBES Conference and Exhibition Centre on February 11, 2023 in Seville, Spain. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! Chelo Alonso died on February 20, 2019, at the age of 85. After the death of her husband in 1986, Alonso moved to the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. If you remember those sword and sandal spectacles Once posts are published, youll see them here. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Born 1933 as Isabel Apolonia Garca Hernndez in Central Lugareo, Camagey, Cuban-Mexican actress Chelo Alonso was first noticed internationally in the 1959 film. Italian actor, comedian and TV host Walter Chiari with Cuban actress Chelo Alonso during a break on the set of "La ragazza sotto il lenzuolo". There is a problem with your email/password. Some of her best scenes included when she danced. She debuted on the scene just as a new genre was taking the world by storm, the sword and sandal era. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Chelo also charmed a number of co-stars, including two films with Lex Barker, The Pirate and the Slave Girl (1959) and Terror of the Red Mask (1960), and one film with Mark Forest, Son of Samson (1960). As with many hopefuls from around the world, Europe beckoned, and after tours around the Caribbean and to Miami and New Orleans, she found employment at the Folies Bergre in Paris, where she mixed Afro-Cuban rhythmys with the more traditional bump and grind. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196994499/chelo-alonso. Both are considered curable within five days. Scenes from her brief appearance in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. She made her "big screen" debut in the 1959 film "Sheba and the Gladiator". Verify and try again. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This account has been disabled. Harris died at 53 years old on July 26, 2016, in Palm Beach County, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Born April 10, 1933 in Central Lugareo, Camagey, Cuba. 0. actress. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net With dread I heard the car skidding dangerously and I saw the trees of the road turn around wildly inside. Chelo Alonso (born April 10, 1933) is a former Cuban/Mexican actress who became a star in Italian cinema, and ultimately a 1960s cult film heroine and sex symbol in the U.S. She was well known for playing femmes fatales with fiery tempers and sensual dance scenes. Struck with shock, Alonso continued to hysterically sound the horn and scream in terror. Compared to Goliath, she had less screen time and that may be attributed to some of her scenes being deleted before the American release. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In several sword and sandal epics she played femme fatales with fiery tempers and she did sensual dance scenes, mixing Afro-Cuban rhythms with 'bump and grind'. Thanks for your help! She died at age 85 in Italy in 2019. Your IP: We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Chelo Alonso obituary Cuban actress, dancer and sex symbol who played exotic femme fatales in a host of sword-and-sandal epics and upset Fidel Castro Wednesday April 17 2019, 12.00pm , The Times Chelos seductive belly-dancing style contributed to her being billed as both the "Cuban H-Bomb" and Cubas answer to Marilyn Monroe by the American press. Contribute. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She initially achieved recognition in Cuba for her dancing ability, becoming a sensation at Cuba's National Theatre in Havana. 1960s, then you will certainly recall this torrid brunet bombshell. Year should not be greater than current year. On May 7, 1942 I. Russel Sorgi, a photographer for the Buffalo Courier Express in Buffalo, New York was on his way back to the office from A cool photo collection that shows what naughty ladies looked like in the 1950s. Chelo played Dolores, and critics agreed its was the best film role of her career. The darkly stunning, high-cheek boned Chelo Alonso was born Isabel Apolonia Garca Hernndez in Central Lugareo, Camagey, Cuba, to a Cuban father and Mexican mother. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. While visiting Aldo in Spain, where he was the production supervisor of Clint Eastwood's star-making western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), she made a brief uncredited mute cameo. But, she was also getting noticed for playing a character with both sensitive and comforting emotions in addition to displaying a fiery temper. Chelo played Londo, the chieftains daughter. She first attracted attention with the film Sign of the Gladiator (1959) [Sign of the Gladiator] where her erotically-charged dance segment stole the thunder right from under the movie's top-billed sex star, Swedish siren Anita Ekberg.From there Chelo, with her volcanic temperament, highly distinctive cheekbones and wild mane of dark hair, went on to charm a number of "ab"normally fit muscleman co-stars, including Reeves, Gordon Mitchell and Mark Forest in such obviously-titled adventure films as The Pirate and the Slave Girl (1959); Goliath and the Barbarians (1959); Son of Samson (1960); Terror of the Red Mask (1960); The Huns (1960); and Morgan the Pirate (1960). . Login . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Place of Death. ). Sorry! The popularity of the peplums was shortlived, however, and by 1962 they were already falling out of fashion. This is a carousel with slides. 0. Mentana, Citt Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy Cause of Death. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. While visiting her husband in Spain, who was production supervisor for the film The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, she agreed to make an uncredited, nonspeaking cameo. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. However, Alonso's manner of death is still undetermined. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Morgan the Pirate (1960) Chelo Alonso in Morgan the Pirate (1960) People Chelo Alonso. For her last film, she briefly repeated that role in another 1969 cult western, Nest of Vipers (AKA Night of the Serpent), after which she abandoned the film industry altogether and focused more on Italian TV. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. And Alonso, like Baker, could dance. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Three deleted scenes from the American release (above). Matt Blake Description: Chelo Alonso (born April 10, 1933) is a former Cuban actress who became a star in Italian cinema, and ultimately a 1960s cult film heroine and sex symbol in the U.S. She was well known for playing femme fatales with fiery tempers and sensual dance scenes. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? After the death of her husband in 1986, Alonso moved to the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. She opened a small farm in the . Please, Cuban actress, dancer and sex symbol who played exotic femme fatales in a host of sword-and-sandal epics and upset Fidel Castro, Chelo ALonsos big break came in Sheba and the Gladiator in 1959. Billed as the "Cuban H-Bomb", she combined her native Afro-Cuban rhythms with a seductive belly-dancing style that encouraged wolf whistles wherever she toured, which would eventually include Puerto Rico, Haiti and even the United States.It wasn't long before she slithered her way into Neopolitan action films. Invariably cast as the ambitiously evil queen or undulating After the death of her husband in 1986, Alonso moved to Tuscany, Italy, where she found several interests to keep her busy, including breeding cats and operating a hotel/restaurant. Victorian postmortem photos did exist, no one denies that, however, they were never taken in a standing pose using a stand. no awards, she did earn the honor of becoming "Italian Cinema's Female cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Relatives. The WildEye is a blog dedicated to the wild world of Italian cinema (and, ok, sometimes I digress into discussing films from other countries as well). Help us build our profile of Chelo Alonso! Chelo was 85 years old at the time of death. She remained in France for a few years but soon left to make Italy her permanent residence for the remainder of her life. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Chelo Alonso was, along with Bella Cortez, one of a handful of Cuban stars who made a name for themselves in Italy in the 1960s. You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. Invalid memorial. In her later years (photos courtesy of Giuseppe Alletto). March 10, 2011 Invariably cast as the ambitiously evil queen or undulating dancer/temptress whose soul mission was to entrance the film's hero, Chelo Alonso's "peplum . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Chelo Alonso I found on Findagrave.com. Make sure that the file is a photo. While her acting contributions would certainly attract no awards, she did earn the honor of becoming "Italian Cinema's Female Discovery" early in the game.The darkly stunning Alonso was born Isabel Apolonia Garca Hernndez in Central Lugareo, Camagey, Cuba, on April 10, 1933, to a Cuban father and Mexican mother. Burial . After the death of her . . When the shoot was over, he told me that he would have to cut my dialogue scene. She was billed as the "new Josephine Baker", a renowned dancer who had also performed and became famous at the Folies. Following her filming of Desert War (1962), which was produced by Aldo Pomilia.She had already met Pomilia in 1960 while both were working on the "Morgan the Pirate" production. It must have locked and I could not handle it. Your email address will not be published. Your presence in Steve Reeves films, and all your films, made them all that much better. It was just a secondary role, but she attracted much attention thanks to an erotic dance scene. Chelo Alonso.jpg 790 814; 187 KB. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. If you remember those sword and sandal spectacles that became the rage of Italian cinema during the late 1950s and early 1960s, then you will certainly recall this torrid brunet bombshell. Coroner's officials have ruled the cause of death was an overdose. Chelo was born Isabel Apolonia Garca Hernndez in Camagey, Cuba, in 1933 and quickly became a local ballerina legend at the National Theatre in Havana. During a visit to Aldo in Spain, where he was the production supervisor of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966), she made a brief uncredited mute cameo. In some publicity posters, her name and photograph were more prominent than those of main stars Anita Ekberg and George Marchal. Registered in England No. Chelo Alonso (born April 10, 1933) is a former Cuban/Mexican actress who became a star in Italian cinema, and ultimately a 1960s cult film heroine and sex symbol in the U.S. . They married a year later and she bore him son Aldino in 1962. GREAT NEWS! Her natural beauty and attraction did not escape movie producers, and Chelo Alonso soon became a celebrated star of Italian cinema and household name. Former Cuban actress, dancer and sex-symbol Chelo Alonso (1933-2019) was a star in the Italian cinema of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Chelo refused because she preferred to remain in Rome. They were probably funny but rebellious. Relation: Name: Birth: Mother: Chelo Alonso: Apr 10 1933 . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. After the death of her husband in 1986, Alonso moved to the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. Lobby card from Sign of the Gladiator prominently featuring Chelo. Bodybuilder Steve Reeves had just muscled his way into films with his mythological hero Hercules and a new genre was born, with the exotic Chelo soon proving herself a fiery fit. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Most of Alonsos films were adventure movies in the style of Le fatiche di Ercole (Hercules). The actress was found with wounds to her face and right hand and bruises to the head and left leg, in addition to a severe state of shock. Chelo Alonso talks about her frightening adventure. brief but her memorable moves and over-the-top histrionics were reason Battagliai made a rapid turn and returned back immediately, finding the actress and her secretary covered with blood and broken glass. Date of Death. Death 20 Feb 2019 (aged 85) Mentana, Citt Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Soon after, he returned to the scene of the incident to pick up the secretary, Germaine Heute, 57, who had remained, weeping, jammed in the machine. She retired from film and started a cat-breeding business, as well as a four-star hotel. It was on Morgan, she met her future husband, Aldo Pomilia, a production manager for the film. It paved the way for movies attempting to emulate it. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. I thanked him but I did not give in to his advances. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Chelo Alonso died on February 20, 2019, at the age of 85. At the time of the incident, the actress was returning to Rome from Doganella, a place near Mauriana, a small town near Bracciano, where she was shooting exteriors for the film I reali de Francia, which she stars in alongside Rik Battaglia. . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. After making together Quattro notti con Alba (Desert War) in 1962, they had one son, and she retired for a while. After making together Quattro notti con Alba (Desert War) in 1962, they had one son, Aldino Pomilia, and she retired for a while. 46.235.42.88 Cloudflare Ray ID: 7b9d3da9beca41e2 Oops, we were unable to send the email. Media in category "Chelo Alonso" The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Actress. After the death of her producer husband in 1986, Chelo semi-retired, remained with her son Aldino, and started a cat-breeding business. null. She later went to Paris, France and was billed as the "new Josephine Baker" for her performances at the city's Folies Bergere. When she snagged a gig at Paris' celebrated burlesque joint, Folies Bergre, she left her homeland to take her career to new heights. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Most of Alonso's films were adventure movies in the style of Le fatiche di Ercole (Hercules). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She initially achieved recognition in Cuba for her dancing ability at age 17, becoming a sensation at Cuba's National Theatre in Havana. Try again later. null. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She played opposite her There was an error deleting this problem. Heres an interesting article from La Stampa in 1959 (my own roughnready translation): Chelo Alonso talks about her frightening adventure, The condition of the actress Chelo Alonso, left injured yesterday in a frightening accident, was thought not to be of concern tonight, and already she has been able to be discharged from the hospital and returned to her home in Via Rodolfo Lanciani N74. Thank you, Chelo for the many screen memories. Scenes from 1959s Goliath and the Barbarians. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Chelo Alonso. After the death of her husband, Alsonso moved to Siena, retired from film and started a cat-breeding business and ran a four star hotel. . Chelo Alonso. While her acting contributions would certainly attract Pomilia then executive-produced her an auspicious comeback, playing opposite her countryman, Havana-born Tomas Milian in the cult western Run, Man, Run (1968), as Dolores, which is arguably the best film role of her career. She recorded a couple of songs and even took part in a cooking show, where the public could witness her prepare a typical Cuban meal of rice and chicken. Try again. Cuban Classic Bombshell: Glamorous Photos of Chelo Alonso in the 1950s and 1960s Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. After making the film Desert War in 1962, a film produced by her husband, she withdrew from the movie spotlight for four years to dedicate herself to television and raising her son, Aldino. Ironically this was probably her most widely seen work around the world thanks to the huge global success of Sergio Leones blockbuster western. Owing to a particularly erotic dance number, her picture and name became more prominent on the movies publicity posters than either of the two leads, much to Ekbergs dismay. If you remember those sword and sandal spectacles that became the rage of Italian cinema during the late 1950s and early 1960s, then you will certainly recall this torrid brunet bombshell. She took her trade to Paris in 1957 and became the toast of the Folies Bergre as an up-and-coming Josephine Baker. Weve updated the security on the site. Chelo Alonso, Actress: Maciste nella valle dei Re. Alonso was. Cuban actress Chelo Alonso, born Isabella Garcia, also known by the italian public for her qualities as a dancer, photographed into her dressing room. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. After the death of her husband in 1986, Alonso moved to the city of Siena in Tuscany, Italy. After the death of her husband, Alsonso moved to Siena, retired from film and started a cat-breeding business and ran a four star hotel. Goliath and the Barbarians earned Alonso the award of Italian Cinemas Female Discovery. Former exotic dancer at the Folies Bergres. Movie poster and still from Run, Man Run. She was billed as the "new Josephine Baker", who had also performed and become famous at the Folies. Born 1933 as Isabel Apolonia Garca Hernndez in Central Lugareo, Camagey, Cuban-Mexican actress Chelo Alonso was first noticed internationally in the 1959 film, Nel segno di Roma (Sheba and the Gladiator), which starred Anita Ekberg and Georges Marchal. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. She was born in Camagey, Cuba.Alonso was known for her roles in Goliath and the Barbarians, Morgan the Pirate and in Run, Man, Run.. Alonso died on February 20, 2019 in Mentana, Italy from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 85. Attracted to dancing, she began performing seriously in Havana at age 17, and soon earned notoriety at Cuba's National Theatre for her sensual, exotic style. Alonso was first noticed internationally in the 1959 film, Nel segno di Roma (Sheba and the Gladiator), which starred Anita Ekberg and Georges Marchal. It was also around this time that revolutionary leader Che Guevaras asked her to return to Havana, especially since it was well known he had a crush on her. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the last 5 years, weve had to say a sad goodbye to three of Steve Reeves leading ladies of film: Virna Lisi (Duel of the Titans) in 2014, Christine Kaufmann (Last Days of Pompeii) in 2017, and now in 2019, Chelo Alonso (Goliath and the Barbarians, Morgan the Pirate).

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