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Los Angeles Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rebekah Del Rio, singer known for moving performance in ‘Mulholland Drive,' dies at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer-songwriter known for bringing her talents to the David Lynch classic 'Mulholland Drive,' has died. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Del Rio died in her home but did not disclose a primary cause of death, which is currently listed online as deferred. She was 57. In Lynch's 2001 thriller, Del Rio was the siren of the Club Silencio and introduced as 'La Llorona de Los Angeles.' In front of a red velvet curtain with smudged mascara and a crystal teardrop on her cheek, Del Rio delivered a moving a cappella performance of 'Llorando,' a Spanish-language take of Roy Orbison's 'Crying.' Her voice echoes through the venue, bringing tears to the characters portrayed by stars Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. Del Rio's appearance suddenly ends when she collapses and is carried off stage. Del Rio was one of a handful of musical acts who collaborated with Lynch. The visionary director died in January. He also also worked with 'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo Badalamenti, and singers Julee Cruise and Chrystabell. The last, who starred alongside Lynch in 'Twin Peaks: The Return,' paid tribute to Del Rio on social media. 'The beauty and astonishing power of your voice could actually take my breath away. May your spirit know the deepest peace, may your heart rest,' Chrystabell captioned a still of Del Rio's 'Mulholland Drive' cameo. 'Thank you for the kindness and care you showed me, it is written on my heart.' In addition to 'Mulholland Drive,' Del Rio appeared in Lynch's 'Twin Peaks: The Return' as a musical guest and performed her dreamy rock ballad 'No Stars.' Her screen credits also include films 'This Teacher,' '2307: Winter's Dream,' 'Southland Tales' and 'Rabbits,' according to IMDb. Prior to working with Lynch, Del Rio gained popularity in the Netherlands during the mid-1990s for the title track of her debut album 'Nobody's Angel.' She briefly moved to Nashville to take her music career to the next level — she was signed to Giant Records — but a car accident got in the way of those ambitions. 'Some man crashed into me and basically stole my opportunity, and I saw my own dream die,' she recalled to the Guardian in a 2022 interview. She continued to pursue music, counting Il Divo, producer Heather Holley and composer Danny Elfman among her collaborators. Her discography includes her 2011 album 'Love Hurts Love Heals,' a cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' and her 2021 single 'Adios.' Weeks before her death, Del Rio performed at a charity event for the Philosophical Research Society. Del Rio is preceded in death by her son Phillip, who died of cancer in 2009.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rebekah Del Rio, ‘Mulholland Drive' Singer of ‘Llorando,' Dead at 57
Rebekah Del Rio, the singer who delivered a powerful, Spanish-language rendition of a Roy Orbison classic in a pivotal scene in David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, has died at the age of 57. The Los Angeles Coroner's Office confirmed Del Rio's death to Variety, noting she died June 23 at her home in Los Angeles. A cause of death was not provided. More from Rolling Stone Bobby Sherman, Teen Music and Television Star, Dead at 81 Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46 David Lynch Script for Unfinished Film Sells for $150,000 at Auction The Chula Vista, California-born Del Rio first recorded 'Llorando,' a Spanish-language version of Orbison's 'Crying,' in 1994. The track netted the singer a record contract in Nashville, where she recorded her debut album, 1994's Nobody's Angel. A few years later, Hollywood agent Brian Loucks, who had both Del Rio and Lynch as clients, introduced the two at the director's recording studio, where she performed 'Llorando' for Lynch. The performance inspired the now-iconic Club Silencio scene in 2001's Mulholland Drive: The scene not only serves as the turning point in Lynch's cult classic, but was also among the first scenes he shot when he decided to convert Mulholland Drive from a rejected ABC pilot episode into a full-length feature film. Lynch then cast Del Rio herself to appear as the Club Silencio singer, delivering 'many takes' of her 'Llorando.' 'Because I am a natural-born singer, and I don't know how to lip-sync, I sang along for every take of that scene,' Del Rio told Indie Wire in 2022. 'I've seen lip-syncing in a lot of films and television and have noticed the vibrato in their throats is not moving. It's pretty apparent that they're not really singing. For me, it takes away from the experience. I didn't want anyone to think that I was lip-syncing. Though it's ironic because, as you point out, the scene is set up with an illusion in mind, and I faint in the middle of the song, yet the recording still goes on. No hay banda. It's all an illusion.' She continued, 'There were many takes. And with every take, I sang along, because I felt I had to produce that same feeling with the vibrato in my throat so the audience could see it. I also wanted the beautiful girls in the balcony, [the film's stars] Laura Harring and Naomi Watts, to experience it live. They were present while I was doing my scene, so I sang to them. David uses live mics when he's filming, by the way. He's always listening.' Lynch and Del Rio would collaborate one more time, with the singer (as herself) performing alongside Moby in one of the roadhouse music scenes in Twin Peaks: The Return; per Del Rio's own suggestion, she performed 'No Stars,' a song Lynch himself wrote. Del Rio also appeared on the big screen in the 2006 film Southland Tales to perform 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' while her vocals were heard on the soundtracks for films like Sin City and Man on Fire. According to Variety, Del Rio performed 'Llorando' live just weeks before her death at a Mulholland Drive screening at a Philosophical Research Society charity event in Los Angeles. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Express Tribune
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
‘Mullhollad Drive' fame singer Rebekah Del Rio dies at 57
Singer and actress Rebekah Del Rio, most recognised for her emotional performance of 'Llorando' in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, has passed away at age 57. The news was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, though the cause of death has not been disclosed. Del Rio's unforgettable scene in Mulholland Drive, set in the mysterious Club Silencio, became one of the most talked-about moments in Lynch's surreal thriller. In it, she delivers a stunning Spanish-language rendition of Roy Orbison's 'Crying,' moving the film's lead characters played by Naomi Watts and Laura Harring to tears. Although the character collapses mid-song to reveal a lip-syncing twist, Del Rio actually sang live for every take to maintain emotional authenticity. 'I'm a natural-born singer. I don't know how to lip-sync,' she said in a 2022 interview with IndieWire. Her collaboration with Lynch continued throughout her career. She performed in Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017 and remained a fixture at related fan events. Just two weeks before her death, she appeared at a charity screening of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Beyond Lynch's work, Del Rio's voice appeared in films like Sin City, Man on Fire, and Southland Tales. Her rendition of the U.S. national anthem in the latter was widely praised for its emotional depth. Fans have taken to social media to honor her legacy. 'There will never be another voice like hers,' one wrote. Another called her 'unforgettable and unmatched.'
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Singer Rebekah Del Rio no more
Singer Rebekah Del Rio, who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of "Llorando" in David Lynch's 2001 opus "Mulholland Drive," has passed away. Singer Rebekah Del Rio, who achieved cinematic legend with her performance of "Llorando" in David Lynch 's 2001 opus "Mulholland Drive," has passed away. She breathed her last on June 23 at her residence in Los Angeles. She was 57 years old, as per Variety. Del Rio's death was confirmed through the Los Angeles Coroner's Office. Lynch was first introduced to Del Rio by their mutual CAA agent Brian Loucks in the mid-'90s. The singer was working under a country record deal in Nashville, Tenn., which she had landed off of her recording of "Llorando," a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison's "Crying." Upon their meeting, Lynch asked Del Rio to perform the number and covertly recorded her. The performance became the basis for the Club Silencio scene, an addition by Lynch to his by-then-rejected ABC pilot "Mulholland Drive," which he was reworking into a feature film, as per Variety. Born July 10, 1967 in Chula Vista, Calif., Del Rio began performing in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles. She had a son, Phillip C. DeMars, in 1986. DeMars died in 2009 at the age of 23.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Mulholland Drive' singer Rebekah Del Rio death reason: Here's what we know
Rebekah Del Rio , the acclaimed vocalist behind the haunting rendition of 'Llorando' in David Lynch 's Mulholland Drive , passed away on June 23 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 57. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed her death, though the cause has not yet been disclosed publicly. As of now, no additional details surrounding the circumstances of her passing have been released. Del Rio rose to prominence for her unforgettable performance in Lynch's 2001 cult classic, where she sang a Spanish-language version of Roy Orbison's 'Crying.' Her emotional scene at Club Silencio—where her character collapses mid-song—became one of the film's most iconic moments and left a deep impression on audiences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Is Dogecoin (DOGE)? | ZebPay ZebPay Learn More Undo In interviews, Del Rio later revealed that although the scene was scripted to appear as lip-synced, she sang live during each take to bring authenticity to the performance. 'I don't know how to lip-sync,' she once said. 'I wanted Naomi Watts and Laura Harring to experience it live. So I sang to them every time.' Her collaboration with David Lynch extended beyond Mulholland Drive. She appeared in Twin Peaks: The Return, performing alongside Moby, and was a regular presence at Twin Peaks events. Just two weeks before her death, she sang at a charity screening of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Live Events Del Rio also lent her voice to the soundtracks of films like Sin City, Man on Fire, and Streets of Legend, and appeared in Southland Tales, singing the U.S. national anthem. Fans and fellow artists have expressed their grief and admiration on social media. One wrote: 'Rest in peace Rebekah Del Rio. There will never be anyone else like her.' She is survived by the legacy of her voice and performances. Her only son, Phillip C DeMars, tragically passed away in 2009 at the age of 23.
