Angela Carrasco was born on January 23, 1952 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. Blas daughter Angela Carrasco, who could not fulfill his dream for taking care of her family. When she turned 7 Angela first appeared in the advertising world singing the theme a drink, pretty catchy tune that was composed by Salvador Sturla.

Carrasco was one of a group of Latin American divas in the 1970s. This group also included Susana Giménez, Charytín, Iris Chacón, Ednita Nazario, Yolandita Monge and Rocío Dúrcal.