You may have seen her shaking her maracas on Hollywood Squares or watched, entranced, as she serenaded you as April Lopez on The Love Boat, but do you know the real Charo? An accomplished guitarist, platinum-selling recording artist, television and film actress, social media icon, philanthropist and activist, there is seemingly no end to Charo’s talents … though she is often reduced to a simple catchphrase: “Cuchi-Cuchi”!

But unsurprisingly, there is much, much more to this indisputable entertainment icon…