Born in Agen, France, Plana began her artistic journey as a music-hall dancer in Bordeaux before moving to Paris in 1941 to pursue singing. During the 1940s, she gained popularity performing alongside legends like Bourvil at the Alhambra and the Folies-Belleville. She was known for her energy and her repertoire of "chansons réalistes," including hits like "Le Petit Rat de l'opéra".
Plana continued to perform throughout the 1970s and 80s, becoming a staple on nostalgic television programs like Pascal Sevran's La Chance aux chansons . Her filmography includes supporting roles in movies such as Elle court, elle court la banlieue (1973) and Divine (1975). georgette_plana_riquita
Georgette Plana: The Eternal Voice of "Riquita" Georgette Plana (1917–2013) remains one of the most beloved figures of the French chanson scene, celebrated for her "timbre gouailleur" (cheeky, streetwise voice) and her ability to breathe new life into the classics of the 1920s. Her career was defined by a remarkable two-act structure, disappearing from the limelight for twenty years only to return with the smash hit that would become her signature: "Riquita". Early Career and the First Success Born in Agen, France, Plana began her artistic