Ela Laboriel, born Esperanza Laboriel López on March 28, 1949, in Mexico City, is a distinguished Mexican singer and actress of Garifuna descent. A member of the renowned Laboriel family, she is the sister of the late rock singer Johnny Laboriel and bassist Abraham Laboriel. Ela began her artistic journey in childhood, participating in programs like "Tío Polito" and "Los Niños Catedráticos." She adopted her stage name in homage to jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald, reflecting her deep affinity for jazz and blues genres. In the 1960s, Ela emerged as a prominent figure in Mexico's rock and roll scene, both as a solo artist and alongside her brother Johnny. Beyond her musical endeavors, she has enjoyed a prolific acting career, notably appearing in telenovelas such as "El extraño retorno de Diana Salazar" and "Mujer, casos de la vida real." ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_Laboriel?utm_source=openai))