Petty Castillo, whose real name was Elvira Castillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, in the city of Buenos Aires at the age of 76. The former vedette left this world surrounded by her closest loved ones. Throughout her successful career, she shared the stage with recognized figures of Argentine entertainment such as Tita Merello, Alberto Olmedo, Jorge Porcel, Moria Casán, Susana Giménez, and many others.
In the theatrical field, Petty participated in numerous performances, including 'Fantástica', 'Sufriremos como enanos para pasar el verano', 'Viva Viva el music hall' and 'Entre julepe y julepe llegaremos al 77'. She also ventured into film with movies such as 'El canto cuenta su historia' and 'El gordo de América'. Her talent led her to perform successfully in Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
On television, she was part of iconic programs such as 'No toca botón', 'Hotel Internacional', and 'Si lo sabe, cante'. Furthermore, she was part of the cast of secretaries for the remembered Roberto Galán. She stood out as a vedette and actress in the revue genre, performing in roles of chorus girl, semi-vedette, and vedette.
Born on February 28, 1944, in her hometown she grew up and developed artistically. Her great-nephew Sebastián announced her passing through social media, describing Petty as a beloved, generous, and special person to those who knew her.
In addition to her career in entertainment, in her early years, Petty Castillo taught piano and dance classes and also worked as a nurse. The Argentine Association of Actors deeply mourned her loss, recognizing her extensive and distinguished career in theater, film, and television. Petty Castillo leaves a significant legacy in the Argentine entertainment industry.
