Preciosilla
Manuela Tejedor Clemente, known by her stage name Preciosilla, was a Spanish cupletista, famous for her performances of popular cabaret songs in early 20th-century Spain.
Early life
Manuela Tejedor Clemente was born on 7 June 1893 in Calatayud, Spain. She began performing at a young age and made her stage debut at the Teatro Infanta Isabel in Madrid when she was fifteen.Career
Preciosilla was discovered by Quinito Valverde, a prominent composer of the time, who became her mentor and introduced her to the Parisian entertainment scene. In Paris, she performed in variety shows and gained popularity through her singing, dancing, and stage presence.Upon returning to Madrid, she studied singing with Larruga, but her success relied more on her charm, beauty, and expressive performances than on formal vocal technique. Her fame allowed her to tour the Americas, where she achieved considerable financial success.