Charo is a Spanish American comedian, flamenco guitarist, singer, and actress who has a net worth that amounts to $60 million. The entertainer, who became famous for her trademark phrase – “Cuchi Cuchi” has appeared in several TV shows, comedies, talk shows, and films, and has released several successful music albums. The rise to the limelight of the flamboyant TV star dates back to the sixties in her performance with her husband at The Ed Sullivan Show, making four appearances from 1965 to 1967.
Charo’s multi-talented ability was developed in her early years when she grew up playing guitars in her home and high school. Her net worth has been receiving a significant rise since her rise to the limelight to date as she is still functioning in the various fields that she is known for.
The TV Shows and Comedy Projects That Contributed To Charo’s Net Worth
Charo’s net worth started experiencing growth in the seventies after she made her debut on a TV Show with her ex-husband Cugat, and his orchestral group. Her debut was made in The Ed Sullivan Show. She made a total of four appearances on the show between 1965 and 1967. Though the actual amount that Charo earned in the show is not known, she is seen to amass a lot as Ed Sullivan paid $10,000 for a single performance to artists.
In the seventies, Charo starred on the famous TV show – The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, an American TV show based mainly on skits and songs by Sid and Mary Krofft which aired on the ABC network.
The multi-talented celebrity starred in The Dean Martin Show, a show that features celebrities as guests. It was hosted by Dean Martin, broken down into music and comedy, and ran from 1965 to 1975. While her take-home pay from the show was not known, she is believed to have been paid as much as other celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin who earned anywhere from $30,000 and above.
Charo was also featured in a romance show, The Love Boat as April Lopez. She was a VIP guest star on the show and made ten appearances. Her net worth also had a significant rise as she appeared in the following TV shows: The Carol Burnett Show (1973) and The Mike Douglas Show. She was also starred in the TV show Chico and the Man, an American sitcom television series shown on NBC, from September 13, 1974, to July 21, 1978.
Charo is an all-around figure whenever it comes to entertainment as she is also a comedian. She has appeared in many comedy shows and films. She made her comedy debut in the Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In in 1968 after her performance with her husband on The Ed Sullivan Show. The show is an American comedy television program and variety shows that spanned for five years, from January 22, 1968, to March 12, 1973, on the NBC network. Charo appeared in the last minutes of the show, which made the hosts make fun of her English. She also created her slang Cuchi Cuchi on the show which means nothing, and has been widely known for that. The Spanish-born comedian also uses the slang for her comedy most times.
Her career received a significant rise to the limelight in 2000 when she featured as a guest in the comedy series, That ’70s Show. The show is an American television period sitcom telecasted on Fox from 1998 to 2006. The show portrayed six teenage friends that lived in fictional Point Place, Wisconsin.
Charo Also Earned As An Actor, Talk Show Host, and Panelist
Beauty, class, and brains, Charo is no doubt the complete entertainment package as she carries out her duty well in any field. She made her debut in the movie industry in 1970, playing a supporting role in the drama Tiger by The Tale. Other movies she has appeared in include Thumbelina, Sharknado 5: Global Swarming, Blame it on the Macarena, and many more. The actress has obviously earned a lot from her acting roles.
The multi-talented Spanish-born media personality also hosted various TV talk shows, which significantly increased her net worth. Charo co-hosted the variety talk show Queer Edge with Jack E. Jett and appeared for five episodes. She made it on-screen as a panelist on the celebrity game show Hollywood Squares. The show spanned for two years, from 2002 to 2004. While in Hawaii, she took part in various talk shows that added a huge chunk to her net worth like the Late Night with David Letterman. She also starred in The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
In 1967, Charo started hosting her self-titled television variety show. She also produced and featured in the Tropical Heat, a variety TV show hosted in Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort in Waikiki. The show was noted as one of the most famous TV shows in Hawaii for over ten years.
After her son’s graduation in 2000, Charo moved to Las Vegas where she continued producing her shows. She started the Bravo show, which aired in Venetian Hotel and Casino in 2001. With her experiences in hosting shows, she carried out the variety show excellently, which made Times Magazine name it the best variety show in Las Vegas. The show lasted for two years and was viewed by many.
The TV Personality is a Musician
The multi-talented comedian grew up learning the guitar and has been using it in most of her songs. Her musical career has also caused a significant growth in her net worth though she chooses to keep most of the information concerning her finance a secret. Below is a list of the music album that Charo has released so far:
- Cuchi Cuchi – 1977
- Olé Olé with Salsoul Orchestra – 1978
- Bailando con Charo (Dancing with Charo) – 1981
- Guitar Passion – 1994
- Gusto (Pleasure) – 1997
- Charo and Guitar – 2005
She Performs At Events and Also At Her Restaurant
Charo has performed at various high profiled events. She appeared at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 1997 as a guest artist. Her performance on stage was exceptional as she also got to perform at the fourth annual American Music Awards. The guitarist also performed at Polynesian Palace resort in Hawaii.
In 1987, she opened a restaurant in Hawaii called Charo’s, where she performed as well. It is seen that she earns at the various events that she performs in and also from her restaurant.
TV Commercials That Added To Charo’s Net Worth
It is always hard to find a famous and talented celebrity like Charo not appearing in TV commercials. In the 2000s, she starred as a television commercial for Sprint wireless phone service. During that same time, she also appeared in the TV commercial for GEICO Insurance.
The Flamboyant Lifestyle Her Wealth Splashes On Her
It is inevitable for a celebrity of Charo’s caliber not to enjoy the flamboyant lifestyle which many celebrities are known for. She has amassed a lot from her career and invested in things that cost quite a fortune.
The Actor Owns Luxurious Houses
Charo, having made a considerable fortune with her multiple endeavors, has invested in real estate. She has two luxurious houses in Hawaii and Beverly Hills worth millions of dollars. The actor also has an extensive beachfront double property at Hawaii Island of Kauai. The building was sold for about $5 million and is currently worth about $20 million. The uniqueness and incredibility of the building still make it stand out to this day.
Charo’s home in Beverly Hills measures 8,000 squares feet. The vast mansion is located in one of the highly desired areas of Beverly Hills. Currently, the worth of the estate is pegged between $15-$20 million.