In 1980, the musical Evita won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The show was based on the life of Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine President Juan Perón. The lead role of Eva Perón was played by Patti LuPone, who won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The show also featured Mandy Patinkin as Che and Bob Gunton as Juan Perón. The show also won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, which went to Jim Walton for his portrayal of Magaldi. The show also featured a young Zoe Caldwell as the Mistress. Finally, the show won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, which went to Jane Ivey for her performance as the Housekeeper.