Early Years
Silva was born in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Her father died when she was only six years old and she was raised by her mother, who also served as her source of inspiration. Silva and her fans referred to her mother as "Mama Yeya". In 1927, Silva made her first public presentation at the "Oliver Theater" in Arecibo. In 1928, Silva and her mother moved to New York, where she was to start a career in radio, theater and musical plays.
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