Eva Perón, known to the world as Evita, was a champion of women and the working class in Argentina.
Married to Juan Perón, who later became the president, she is remembered as the First Lady of Argentina because of her tireless support of those in need. However, she had her critics, too, and her power in Buenos Aires polarized the people.
She is now known around the globe as the legend behind the stage and screen musical, ‘Evita.’ However, her story started very differently.
So click on to find out how Eva Perón rose from poverty to power to become an Argentine icon.