Ella Laboriel, whose real name was Esperanza Laboriel López, died yesterday, Wednesday, reported the National Association of Interpreters (ANDI). A member of one of the most influential families in Mexican entertainment, she was recognized as one of the first female voices of rock and roll in the country and paved the way for women in the genre during the 60s.
Pioneer and heir to a legacy
Born on March 28, 1949 in Mexico City, she was the daughter of the actor and composer Juan José Laboriel and the actress Francisca López. She was also the sister of Johnny Laboriel, legendary rock singer, and bassist Abraham “Abe” Laboriel, an international jazz figure.
Her stage name was a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Since she was little she showed interest in the stage and began on the radio during the 1950s in programs such as “El Tío Polito” and “Los ninos catedráticos.”
In the 60s she joined the vocal trio Las Yolis, establishing herself as a pioneer of Mexican rock. He also excelled in jazz and blues. Outside of music, he organized the press relations for the 1971 Avándaro Rock and Wheels Festival.
Acting career
As an actress, she participated in the film “Blue Demon destroyer of spies” (1968) and the soap operas “The Strange Return of Diana Salazar” (1988) and “In Carne Own” (1990). His departure leaves a void in the history of Mexican entertainment.




