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Ellas: Mujeres en la música
Ellas: Mujeres en la música

Ellas: Mujeres en la música

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A musical look at the invaluable contribution made by women to Puerto Rican music.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

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Release Date

05 December 2021

Country

Cast

Ana Isabelle

Ana Isabelle

Didi Romero

Didi Romero

Yolandita Monge

Yolandita Monge

Chabela Rodríguez

Chabela Rodríguez

Chamir Bonano

Chamir Bonano

Isel Rodriguez

Isel Rodriguez

La India

La India

Villano Antillano

Villano Antillano

Milly Quezada

Milly Quezada

Lucecita Benítez

Lucecita Benítez

Nydia Caro

Nydia Caro

Melina León

Melina León

Ileana Cabra

Ileana Cabra

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