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Yma Sumac (Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo) was born on 13 September, 1922 in Cajamarca, Peru, is a soundtrack,actress,music_department. Discover Yma Sumac'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 Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo
Occupation soundtrack,actress,music_department
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 13 September, 1922
Birthday 13 September
Birthplace Cajamarca, Peru
Date of death 1 November, 2008
Died Place Silver Lake, California, USA
Nationality Peru

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Yma Sumac Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Yma Sumac's Husband?

Her husband is Moises Vivanco (1957 - 1965) ( divorced), Moises Vivanco (6 June 1942 - 1957) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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Husband Moises Vivanco (1957 - 1965) ( divorced), Moises Vivanco (6 June 1942 - 1957) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Yma Sumac Net Worth

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

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1940

Known for her astonishing 4 1/2 Octave vocal range, Yma Sumac (AKA Ima or Imma Sumack) is from Ichocán, Peru, a town high in the Andes. From an early age she performed in radio and movies and made recordings throughout South America. She came to the United States in the 1940s and performed with a small group of musicians and dancers.

1950

When she signed with Capitol Records in 1950 her stage name's spelling was changed to the more exotic "Yma Sumac.

1951

" An urban legend that she is really "Amy Camus," a nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn, originated in 1951 with a joke among musicians repeated in one of Walter Winchell's gossip columns.

1997

Living in Beverly Hills, concert tours, and recording a new album. [July 1997]

2009

Her classic recording of "Malambo No. 1" opens the 2009 AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Michael Douglas.