- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJuana de Dios Castrello y Cruz
- Nickname
- 'The Latin Bombshell'
- Diosa Costello was born on April 23, 1913 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Miss Sadie Thompson (1953), They Met in Argentina (1941) and The Bullfighters (1945). She was married to Don Casino and Pupi Campo. She died on June 20, 2013 in Hollywood, Florida, USA.
- SpousesDon Casino(August 11, 1958 - September 24, 1971) (divorced)Pupi Campo(February 16, 1941 - June 25, 1955) (divorced)
- Her most famous role was as Bloody Mary in Joshua Logan's original 1950 touring company of "South Pacific".
- Puerto Rican dancer and entertainer, who first came to prominence as a performer in the clubs and theatres of Spanish Harlem in the 1930's. She later partnered the relatively unknown musician Desi Arnaz at the La Conga club and persuaded the producer George Abbott to include Desi in his Broadway show "Too Many Girls" in 1939 (which, in turn, led to him appearing in the subsequent film version).
- Disliked acting in films, because she liked to improvise and hated performing according to script. She also preferred a live audience.
- Living in Las Vegas
- Worked as a dealer for over 20 years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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