Was a close and dear friend of legendary Cuban singer La Lupe. When she passed away, Colon provided a sizable amount of the funds needed to purchase her headstone.
Founder of the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in New York City.
Survived by her husband Fred, stepson Fabian Valle, stepdaughter Wendy Valle, and four grandchildren.
She played an ingenue in several low budget crime films and programs from 20th Century Fox during the 1960's including Thunder Island and Harbor Lights.