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Irene Cara: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Irene Cara? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Irene Cara
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Quick facts about Irene Cara

  • Full name: Irene Cara
  • Born: 1959-03-18
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q234169

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Who is Irene Cara?

Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022) 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.

What nationality is Irene Cara?

Irene Cara is United States.

When was Irene Cara born?

Irene Cara was born on 1959-03-18.

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