Carmen Miranda
Portuguese-Brazilian actress, singer, and dancer
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About Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda was a prominent Brazilian vocalist, dancer and actor who rose to prominence in the 1930s. She was labelled "The Brazilian Bombshell" due to her trademark fruit hat costume.
She shot to fame after her performance in Joubert de Carvalho's "Ta (Pra Você Gostar de Mim)" during the 1930s.
She went on to appear in numerous films and television series like “Week-End in Havana”, “Carmen Miranda: Bananas is My Business” and “Estudantes”.
Parents
- José Maria Pinto da Cunha
- Maria Emília Miranda
Siblings
- Olinda
- Amaro
- Cecília
- Aurora
- Óscar
Spouse
David Sebastian (divorced in 1955)
Alma mater
Saint Therese of Lisieux
Facts
She became the highest-paid actress in America in the 1940s.
At the age of 14, she worked in a tie store to help pay for her sister's medical expenses. She then went on to work at a shop where was taught how to make hats, before starting her own hat company.
She died of a heart attack.
She was honored with a star on the Walk of Fame in 1960.
Some works on her discography are titled “Dou-lhe Uma", "Disseram que Voltei Americanizada", and "Mamãe Eu Quero".
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F.A.Q. about Carmen Miranda
When is her birthday?
Carmen Miranda's birthday is on February 9, 1909.
In how many days is her birthday?
Carmen's birthday is in 2 days
How old was Carmen when she died?
She was 46 years old.
When did she die?
She died in August 5, 1955.
How old would she be today?
Carmen Miranda would be 115 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Carmen from?
She was born in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal.