Born in rural Argentina she pursued a career in stage, radio, and film begining at the age of 15. In 1944 Eva met Colonel Juan Peron and in 1945 they married. Then in 1946 Juan was elected first President of Argentina. Over the course of the next six years, Eva became powerful in the Pro-Peronist trade union. | Born in rural Argentina she pursued a career in stage, radio, and film begining at the age of 15. In 1944 Eva met Colonel Juan Peron and in 1945 they married. Then in 1946 Juan was elected first President of Argentina. Over the course of the next six years, Eva became powerful in the Pro-Peronist trade union. |