Elza Soares
 Elza Soares (born June 23 1937) is a Brazilian samba singer. She was married to Brazilian football player Garrincha.Born and raised in a favela in Rio de Janeiro Soares took part in a singing contest presented by the renowned Brazilian musician Ary Barroso and received the highest marks. In the late 1950s Soares spent one year touring Argentina with Mercedes Batista.