Julia Rosa Capristán García, better known by stage name Carmencita Lara, was a Peruvian singer of waltzes, huaynos, marineras, polkas and pasillo. She is considered by many Peruvians referring to the perfect music to "drown the sorrows". Obituaries recognized the sharp tone of her voice, her particular interpretation and the accompaniment of the accordion of Víctor Lara.
She began her first steps as an amateur singer at age 15, on several radio stations in Lima, but professionally at age 18. Doña Julia and Don Víctor met in 1948, in Miraflores, when she was looking for a piano teacher. Since then, he stayed with her. Víctor Lara was the one who came to baptize her with the pseudonym Carmencita Lara. At the moment that she had to register in a dependency of the state, Julia wanted to do it with the pseudonym of July García. The official replied that they did not register foreign artists there, implying that she did not like the name. Victor told Julia: - "Put Carmencita just like my mom and we complete with Lara".
She went through all the radio stations looking for an opportunity, until the first contract arrived. The contract was made with Radio Excelsior, on 2 June 1955.