Irene Cara

Acting

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.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Female
• Birthday March 18, 1959 (63 years old)
• Died November 25, 2022
• Place of Birth The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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