Is the Celia Series True

Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, died at 77 after losing her battle with cancer. But her legacy remains intact, as proven by a new, scripted drama series inspired by her incredible life story.

What happened to Lola Celia Cruz friend?

Following the release of her first album in 1961, La Lupe moved from Havana to New York and signed with Tico Records, which marked the beginning of a prolific and successful career in the 1960s and 1970s. She retired in the 1980s due to religious reasons.

Who got Celia money?

But a New Jersey judge ruled on Thursday (25Sep08) that Falcon must hand back the cash to Cruz’s sister Gladys Becquer and her step-daughter, Ernestina Moracen-Knight. In addition to the $2.5 million, Falcon must pay a further $413,000 (GBP223,240) in costs.