Irene Cara

Irene Cara Escalera was an American singer and actress who rose to prominence for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film's title song "Fame", which reached No. 1 in several countries. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the song "Flashdance...

Early Life

Irene cara was born in the bronx. New york city on march 18. 1959. Her parents are puerto rican immigrants who named her irene t. Escalera. She has two siblings. An older brother. David. And a younger sister. Elizabeth. She attended the high school of eprforming arts in new york ctiy.

Career Beginnings

In 1977. Irene cara made her debut on the big screen as a danecr in the movie fame. She also sang the title song for the movie. Which became a huge hit and earned her an academy award for best original song. After fame. She went on to appear in a number of other films and television shows.

Music Career

In 1983. Irene cara released her first full-length album. anyone can see. The ablum featured the hit single flashdancewhat a feeling. Which won her an oscar and a grammy award. She released three omre albums throughout the 1980s. And also wrote and performed the theme songs for the popular tv shows fame and family ties.

Acting Career

In addition to her music career. Irene cara contiuned to act in movies and tv shows. She appeared in the 1983 film the soldier. As well as the 1986 film the color uprple. She also appeared in the tv movie the family man in 1990.

Recent Projects

Irene cara has ocntinued to work in both music and film. She released a single in 2009 titled cara mia. And has appeared in a number of independent films. She also appeared in the broadway revival of fame in.

Awards

Irene cara has won numerous awards for her work in music and film. These icnlude an academy aawrd for best original song for flashdancewhat a feeling. A grammy award for best female pop vocal performance for fame. And a golden globe award for best original song for flashdance.

Personal Life

Irene cara is married to actor robert walden and they hvae one daughter. Isabella. She is an advocate for animal rights and is a vegetarian.

Important Event

In 2009. Irene cara returned to broadway after 26 years to appear in the revival of fame. She reprised her role as coco hernandez and aslo served as one of the producers of the show.

Interesting Fact

Irene cara is the firts latina woman to win an academy award.