Pauquita la del Barrio: 5 facts about the life and career of the singer who passed away
18 february 2025 в 10:37
Pakita la Del Barrio (real name: Francisca Viveros Barradas) was a powerful figure in the genres of bolero and rancheras in the Mexican music industry. Known for her straightforward song lyrics — such as in her hit «Rata de doe patas» — Pakita was an inspiration to millions of women across Latin America. Unfortunately, the late Grammy nominee passed away at the age of 77 in February 2025.
During an interview with the Miami Herald in 2008, Pakita openly talked about her bold and sharp song lyrics, many of which tell stories of cheating boyfriends or controversial exes.
«I defend women. It’s very important», - Pakita told the publication that year. «I am a woman. I speak about my experiences. … We, Mexicans, have this machismo situation. Women always suffer from what men do to them. I don’t sing what others sing. I sing the truth, even if the gentleman doesn’t like it».
Fans mourned the loss of Pakita after news of her death became known. Below, Hollywood Life remembers the late musical icon with five facts about her life and career.
In 2013, Pakita was nominated at the 56th Grammy Awards for her album Romeo Y Su Nieta.
Pakita expanded her business beyond her music career. In 2021, she ran for the State Congress in Veracruz from the Citizens' Movement party.
Sony Pictures Television and Imagen Televisión released a series inspired by Pakita’s career, titled Pakita la Del Barrio. The drama was released in 2017.
Outside of the public eye, Pakita was also a mother of three children: Miguel Gerardo Viveros, Javier Gerardo Viveros, and Marta Elena Martínez Viveros, according to The U.S. Sun.
Pakita passed away at the age of 77 in February 2025. Although the cause of death was not immediately disclosed, several sources reported that she had several health issues over the years. In 2022, Pakita was hospitalized due to pulmonary thrombosis, according to The Independent. This condition affects a person’s ability to walk, which likely strained her ability to perform on stage
During an interview with the Miami Herald in 2008, Pakita openly talked about her bold and sharp song lyrics, many of which tell stories of cheating boyfriends or controversial exes.
«I defend women. It’s very important», - Pakita told the publication that year. «I am a woman. I speak about my experiences. … We, Mexicans, have this machismo situation. Women always suffer from what men do to them. I don’t sing what others sing. I sing the truth, even if the gentleman doesn’t like it».
Fans mourned the loss of Pakita after news of her death became known. Below, Hollywood Life remembers the late musical icon with five facts about her life and career.
In 2013, Pakita was nominated at the 56th Grammy Awards for her album Romeo Y Su Nieta.
Pakita expanded her business beyond her music career. In 2021, she ran for the State Congress in Veracruz from the Citizens' Movement party.
Sony Pictures Television and Imagen Televisión released a series inspired by Pakita’s career, titled Pakita la Del Barrio. The drama was released in 2017.
Outside of the public eye, Pakita was also a mother of three children: Miguel Gerardo Viveros, Javier Gerardo Viveros, and Marta Elena Martínez Viveros, according to The U.S. Sun.
Pakita passed away at the age of 77 in February 2025. Although the cause of death was not immediately disclosed, several sources reported that she had several health issues over the years. In 2022, Pakita was hospitalized due to pulmonary thrombosis, according to The Independent. This condition affects a person’s ability to walk, which likely strained her ability to perform on stage
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