Tango Legend Juan Carlos Copes Dies from Covid-19

Juan Carlos Copes in Montevideo, in Uruguay, in April 2007. (AFP)
Juan Carlos Copes in Montevideo, in Uruguay, in April 2007. (AFP)
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Tango Legend Juan Carlos Copes Dies from Covid-19

Juan Carlos Copes in Montevideo, in Uruguay, in April 2007. (AFP)
Juan Carlos Copes in Montevideo, in Uruguay, in April 2007. (AFP)

Argentinian dancer and choreographer Juan Carlos Copes died at the age of 89, due to complications related to Covid-19, his family announced.

"Everything happened so fast. My father passed away. He will always shine among the stars and in the history of tango," his daughter Johana Copes announced on Facebook. Copes contracted coronavirus last December.

The dancer, born on May 31, 1931 in Buenos Aires, was famous for creating a whole different style of tango and taking this popular dance to the biggest international theaters.

Copes formed with his wife Maria Nieves a legendary Tango duo. They married in 1964, and separated in 1973, but they kept dancing together until 1997.

His daughter Johana followed his steps and was his dance partner for over around 20 years, before he retired in 2015.

"He shone on Broadway. He was applauded all over Europe. He made an unforgettable couple with Maria Nieves and performed unique shows," said Argentina's culture ministry after his death.

Protango Argentina, a prominent local dancing association also paid tribute to the great dancer, describing him as the "tango legend that taught generations of artists, and was known for his creative tango shows around the world."



New 'Superman' Muscles to $122 Million at US, Canada Box Office

New 'Superman' Muscles to $122 Million at US, Canada Box Office
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New 'Superman' Muscles to $122 Million at US, Canada Box Office

New 'Superman' Muscles to $122 Million at US, Canada Box Office

A new "Superman" movie from Warner Bros hauled in $122 million at box offices in the United States and Canada over the weekend, a strong debut that kicked off a new era for DC comic book heroes on the big screen.

The movie that introduces David Corenswet as the Man of Steel added $95 million in international markets for a global total of $217 million through Sunday, Warner Bros said on Sunday.

"Superman" is a reboot of the movie franchise based on the hero who debuted in comic books in 1938. The film's performance is critical to the future of Warner Bros and its DC Studios division.

Despite a stable of iconic characters including Batman and Wonder Woman, DC has not been able to match the blockbuster box office power of Walt Disney's Marvel superhero films.

The new "Superman" was written and directed by James Gunn, the filmmaker known for three offbeat "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies for Marvel. Gunn was tapped as co-CEO of DC Studios in 2022, alongside producer Peter Safran, and billed as the hero who could bring consistent success to its film and TV projects.