Irene Cara's biography
Irene Cara is 63 years old singer-songwriter born at New York City. She was born on Wednesday 18th of March 1959. According to year of birth 1959 she belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 18th of March means she is Pisces. Pisces is a Watery Sign. They are very intuitive people. They are empathic, emotional and highly spiritual in nature.
She is native english speaker. She is citizen of United States of America. Her primary profession is to be singer-songwriter. You can know her also as actor, pianist, stage actor, television actor, film actor. She is recently known as recording artist. She received Academy Award for Best Original Song Flashdance... What a Feeling in 9 April 1984
Irene Cara's family
Irene Cara's ex spouse
Conrad E. Palmisano
Irene Cara and Conrad E. Palmisano have been together since 1986 for 5 years. He is known as film director. Her ex spouse was born on Monday 1st of May 1944 in Santa Rosa.
Irene Cara's schools
We found 2 schools She attended. Complete list of schools: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Professional Children's School.
Detailed informations about her schools
- Graduated from the Professional Children's School in Manhattan, a rival of the Laguardia High School of Music & Art on which her debut movie "Fame" is based.
Irene Cara's career
Her main focus is to be singer-songwriter and composing. Maybe you are curious what instrument does she play ? She plays piano.
How did Irene Cara die
She died on on Friday 25th of November 2022 when he was 63 years old. Irene Caras death was caused by unknown.
Awards and competitions
Irene Cara's Awards
- Latino Playwrights Award: Award of Recognition. [1985]
- Golden Eagle Awards: Nosotros - Latin America Performer of the Year [1984]
- Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female [1984]
- American Music Awards: Best R&B Female Artist nomination [1983]
- American Music Awards: Best Pop Single of the Year [1983]
- Bravo Magazine: Otto Award, Most Popular Female Singer [1983]
- Academy Awards (not recipient: sang both songs) [1981]
- Grammy Awards: Nomination - Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female [1981]
- Grammy Awards: Nomination - Best New Artist [1981]
- (award) Billboard Magazine: Top New Single Artist [1980]
- (award) Cashbox Magazine: Most Promising Female Vocalist [1980]
- (award) Cashbox Magazine: Top Female Vocalist [1980]
- (award) Japan Radio Hit Research Committee: Most Popular Disc Award [1980]
- She was the first artist to perform two nominated songs at the Academy Awards, when in 1981, for the first time, two songs from one film (Fame (1980)) were nominated for Best Original Song: "Fame" and 'Out here on My Own." The former won.
- Was awarded the trophy for Top Actress of 1976 after being selected in a poll compiled by readers of Right On! magazine.
- On March 27, 2004, she was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 6th Annual Prestige Awards. She was also inducted a week earlier into the Ciboney Cafe's prestigious Hall of Fame.
Irene Cara's Rankings
- Her #1 hit "Flashdance...What a Feeling" was ranked #67 on VH1's 100 Greatest Dance Songs.
Irene Cara's Nominations
- She was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for work Fame in 1981
- She was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Original Song for work Flashdance... What a Feeling in 1984
What Irene Cara has done for a first time
- She was the first artist to perform two nominated songs at the Academy Awards, when in 1981, for the first time, two songs from one film (Fame (1980)) were nominated for Best Original Song: "Fame" and 'Out here on My Own." The former won.
- Recorded her first record in Spanish for the Latin Market by age 8 and a Christmas LP in English soon after.
Irene Cara's quotes
- I don't mean to sound immodest, but I'd never had any doubt that I'd be successful, nor any fear of success. I was raised as a little goddess who was told she would be a star. - Cosmo Magazine 1985
- I love taxis. Cabbies are the best therapists, good listeners, good talkers, working-class people i hope never to lose contact with.
- "I didn't get where I am because of looks. "I've done it on talent! I've never had to depend on my looks for anything. I haven't sat around and tried to look pretty. - I've worked my butt off!" - (Ebony Magazine July 1981)
- "I refuse to let anybody try to typecast me. "It's against my nature. I like to continually do different things." - (Video Rock Stars 1985)
- "It's important for me to get back to my fans here and around the world. I feel very, very blessed that so many people have continued to write me and to pour out their love for me and my work." - ( Star Magazine April 5, 1993)
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Irene Cara's body shape
Lets describe how Irene Cara looks. We will focus on her body shape. Body build is average.
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