The DeCastro Sisters were an American singing group. They originally consisted of Cuban American sisters Peggy DeCastro (1921–2004), Cherie DeCastro (1922–2010) and Babette DeCastro (1925–1992). When Babette retired in 1958, a cousin, Olgita DeCastro Marino (1931–2000), replaced her and when Peggy later left the group to go solo, Babette re-joined Cherie and Olgita. Peggy eventually returned and Babette once more retired.
History
The DeCastro Sisters began as a Cuban flavored trio and were protegees of Carmen Miranda. They eventually became more Americanized in their performances and added comedy.
The biggest hit single for the group was "Teach Me Tonight", in 1954.
The three original DeCastro Sisters — Peggy, Cherie and Babette — were raised in Havana, Cuba, Olgita died of asthma on February 14, 2000. Peggy died of lung cancer on March 6, 2004, in Las Vegas, at the age of 82. Cherie, the only sister to appear on every recording, film, TV and stage appearance, died of pneumonia on March 14, 2010, at the age of 87.
References
External links
- Peggy DeCastro Tribute
- Cherie DeCastro Tribute
- Sun Sus Babae soundie
- DeCastro Sisters biography
- Peggy DeCastro obituary
- Olgita DeCastro Marino obituary
- Cherie DeCastro obituary