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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).

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". georgette_plana_riquita

In 1968, after two decades away, Plana staged a spectacular comeback by recording " Riquita ," a fox-trot song originally written in 1926 by Ernest Dumont and Louis Bénech. The timing was unexpected, yet the song became an immense success, selling over 450,000 copies and reaching the top of the hit parades. Plana continued to perform throughout the 1970s and