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La Chunga (Micaela Flores Amaya (La Chunga, The Barefoot Dancer)) was born on 30 November, 1937 in Marseille, France, is a Spanish artist (born 1938). Discover La Chunga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As Micaela Flores Amaya (La Chunga, The Barefoot Dancer)
Occupation actress
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 30 November, 1938
Birthday 30 November
Birthplace Marseille, France
Nationality France

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La Chunga Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is La Chunga's Husband?

Her husband is José Luis Gonzalvo

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Husband José Luis Gonzalvo
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Children Curro Gonzalvo, Luis Gonzalvo, Pilar Gonzalvo

La Chunga Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is La Chunga worth at the age of 86 years old? La Chunga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from France. We have estimated La Chunga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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1938

Micaela Flores Amaya, La Chunga (The Difficult Woman), (Marseille, 1938) is a Spanish flamenco dancer and painter of naïf art.

Micaela Flores Amaya was born in Marseille in 1938, although the exact date of her birth remains unknown.

Her parents were Andalusian Romani who emigrated to France during the Spanish Civil War.

When she was less than a year old Micaela's family moved to Barcelona.

She started dancing when she was six years-old in "Ca La Rosita", a well-known bodega for the romanì community in El Poble-Sec.

It was at this time she was discovered by a painter by the name of Paco Rebés, who later becomes her godfather and protector, during one of her improvised street performances and he takes her under his tutelage.

Micaela Flores Amaya became the muse of several writers like Blas de Otero, Rafael Alberti, José Manuel Caballero Bonald and León Felipe, and several painters, including Picasso, Dalí and Francisco Rebés who made her an attractive character for intellectuals and encouraged her to paint.

1956

Pastora Imperio contracted her in 1956 and thanks to Ava Gardner, she took part in two Hollywood movies.

The businessman Sullivan introduced her in Las Vegas and she participated in various TV programs in the United States and Mexico.

Since then, she has participated in many tours and some movies.

She married the cinema director José Luis Gonzalvo and they had a daughter, Pilar.

1958

A 1958 photo shows Salvador Dalí inviting her to make art by dancing on a blank canvas.

During intervals, Dali would paint beneath her feet.

She was known for her barefoot style of flamenco dance and described as "The Barefoot Dancer".

She was admired by Picasso as a "shining naif".

She also exhibited in several galleries in Paris and Madrid.