Madonna is an iconic singer and actress who has been in the entertainment industry for decades. Her most famous role was that of Eva Peron in the 1996 musical film Evita. This role was based on the real-life Argentine political leader, Eva Peron, who was the wife of President Juan Peron. Madonna also played the role of Eva in the stage production of Evita in London's West End in 1978. Additionally, she portrayed the character of Evita Peron in a television movie in 1981. Finally, Madonna also starred as Eva in the Broadway production of Evita in 1979.