sentences:  "Evita" had already generated interest with its concept album of the same name, as well as the commercial success of singer Julie Covington's released single, "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".Essex met director Hal Prince and talked about the character of Che, including the vision that Rice and Webber had about him.Due to his Romany ancestry, Essex had the characteristic laconic nature and idealistic looks needed for the role of Che.