Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch
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Early Life and Education

Raquel Welch's early life and education laid the foundation for her future success in the entertainment industry.
Birth
September 5, 1940
Raquel Welch was born Jo Raquel Tejada in Chicago, Illinois, to Josephine Sarah Hall and Armando Carlos Tejada Urquizo.
Move to San Diego
Age 2
Welch moved to San Diego, California, with her family.
Ballet Studies
Age 7
Welch began studying ballet, a passion she pursued for ten years.
High School Graduation
1958
Welch graduated with honors from La Jolla High School.
College Enrollment
1958
Welch entered San Diego State College on a theater arts scholarship.