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Irene Cara
AKA: Irene T. Escalera · Irene Cara Escalera · Айрин Кара · Ирен Кара
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Born: 1959
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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Biography
Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 - November 25, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. Cara sang and co-wrote the song Flashdance... What a Feeling from the film Flashdance. She won an Oscar for Best Original Song as a co writer.
Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.
Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Die ultimative Chartshow | 2003 | Self |
| Where Are They Now? | 1999 | Self |
| Champs-Elysées | 1982 | Self |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Myrlie Evans |
| Wetten, dass..? | 1981 | Self |
| Solid Gold | 1980 | Self |
| Kojak | 1973 | Amy |
| The Electric Company | 1971 | Iris - Member of the Short Circus |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| Love of Life | 1951 | Daisy Allen |