RAQUEL WELCH | 81

American singer and actress Raquel Welch made a name in Hollywood through her good looks and excellent talent. She is a versatile star who can do both singing and acting. The 81-year-old star became an international icon due to her portrayal of strong female characters that dominated the big screen during the 1960s and 1970s.

She first won attention for her role in The Fantastic Voyage in 1966, where she won a contract with 20th Century Fox. Her unique persona in the films immediately made her an icon during the 60s and the 70s due to her strong female characterization and her departure from the archetypal glamour symbol’s mold. The extent of her influence and charisma even earned her recognition as one of the 100 Successful Stars in film history. In 2011, she was credited as the second Hottest Women of All Time by Men’s Health Magazine. At the time, she was already in her 70s, but she managed to maintain her beautiful body. It must be tearful for the fans to see such a charming personality inactive in her acting career.