Eva Peron He was, even before his early death, a figure of enormous popularity that transcended the limits of the Argentine nation. The symbolic inspiration of avoid and its name of The standard bearer of the humble” allowed to capture an artistic legacy that remains reflected in the cinema, in the theater, in musicals and in series until today.
be in Argentina or in other parts of the world, each actress imposed her style, her idiosyncrasies and her composition. Sometimes these interpretations won recognition, and sometimes oblivion. Considering the paradox of having been the same Eva Duarte an actress, the following is a panorama of the most remembered actresses who played the role of Evita.
Natalia Oreiro Santa Evita (2022)
Inspired by the best seller of Tomas Eloy Martinez, Natalia Oreiro personifies the journey in life and death of the body of the mother of Peronism. The first approach of the figure within the serial format through the streaming platform, is carried out with stylistic care and neatness. A close Evita, who leaves aside the bronze of the heroes.
Elena Roger Avoid (2006)
The actress born in the neighborhood of Barracas was the Argentine choice of Andrew Lloyd Weber for the premiere of the musical in London 2006. Favorable reviews allowed the musical to be re-released in Broadway in 2012, counting on Ricky Martin as part of the cast. A role that catapulted Elena Roger in the public eye.
Juliet Diaz John and Eve (2011)
the director Paula de Luque choose a juliet diaz to put himself in the shoes of the future wife of Juan Domingo Peron. A story with a novel approach, crossed by intimacy and power. The relationship between the actress Eva Duarte and the ambitious soldier builds a romantic dialogue that advances at the same pace as politics.
madonna Avoid (1996)
After his time in films like “dick tracy” either “the body of crime”, “The Queen of pop” wanted a consecrated role in the cinema and the project of the film headed by the British director Allan Parker It was a hard lure to dodge. Filmed in Argentina and Hungary, the adaptation of the musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber Y Tim Rice ended up being the highest budget version of “the standard-bearer of the humble”. Accompanied by Antonio Banderas , madonna Histrionics earned him recognition and the film earned five Oscar nominations.
esther goris Eva Peron (1996)
In the same year that Evita by Madonna was released, the local version entered theaters, directed by Juan Carlos Desanzo and written by Joseph Paul Feinman. esther goris puts the body in “Eva Perón”, a feature film more faithful to historical facts and focusing on the last year of the life of the first lady. She accompanied by Victor Laplace Y Cristina BanegasGoris manages to intensely interpret an Evita who is well remembered to this day.
Nacha Guevara Eva, the great Argentine musical (1986)
In the young Argentine democracy of the eighties, cultural awakening and transgression had their references, and without a doubt Nacha Guevara It was part of the scene. Returned from exile, with a past in music and café concerts, Nacha presents at the Maipo Theater his own musical adaptation as opposed to the work of Lloyd Weber. Associated in music with Alberto Favera Y Peter Orgambide in writing, the public accompanied the success managing to stay on the bill for eight months.
Flavia Palmiero Evita, whoever wants to hear, let him hear (1984)
The director of films like “The lighthouse” Y “Autumn sun”, Edward Mignona, found his debut film by directing the first Argentine feature film dedicated to narrating the life of Eva Perón. From a point of view oriented to documentary recreation, Evita is represented by a young Flavia Palmiero complementing in voice with Silvina Garré on the same paper. Testimonials of Ernesto Sabato, John Joseph Sebreli, Adolfo Perez Esquivelamong others, accompanies the story with a selection of archives from the time.
Faye Dunaway Evita Peron (1981)
Long before Madonna, the American actress of “Bonnie and Clyde” Y “Chinatown” had the opportunity to star in a telefilm for NBC about the life of Eva Perón. The result was forgettable at best. A very low-budget production that is reflected in the sets and in the acting performance of the cast. Grandiloquent and superficial, the role of Faye Dunaway It is just an anecdote in the adaptation universe.
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