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3 Personal life. 4 Death. 5 Image. 6 Legacy. 7 In popular culture. 8 Filmography. ... 5 August 1955), known professionally as Carmen Miranda (Portuguese pronunciation
Carmen – Uma biografia (English: Carmen – A Biography) is a 2005 biographical book written by Ruy Castro.Published in 2005 by Companhia das Letras, the book treats on the main events Carmen Miranda's life, from her rise as a radio singer in the 1930s in Brazil, through the peak period of her career as a Hollywood actress and singer of Broadway to the process of decline and death.
Here for the first time is the life and career of the woman who more than lived up to her moniker—The Brazilian Bombshell. The adored Ambassadress of Samba to the United States and the world, her daring style would influence a generation of North and South American women and is alive and well today in the styles of Liza Minnelli, Bette Midler, Cher, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper.
Born in 1909, Carmen Miranda was already famous in Brazil during the 1930s; her discovery by Broadway impresario Lee Shubert in 1939 made her an international star. The film tracks Miranda's astonishing ascent in popularity, from dirt-poor singer and dancer in Rio de Janeiro to Broadway and Hollywood (where she became, in 1945, the highest paid female entertainer in the U.S.).
César Julio Romero Jr. (February 15, 1907 – January 1, 1994) was an American actor and activist. He was active in film, radio, and television for almost 60 years. His wide range of screen roles included Latin lovers, historical figures in costume dramas, characters in light domestic comedies, and the Joker on the live action Batman television series of the mid-1960s, which was included in ...
Miranda Lambert doesn't cease to amaze fans with her impeccable fashion and success in country music. But she occasionally likes to give folks a look at life pre-fame, like she did while ...
Country music star Miranda Lambert celebrated Easter by posting a throwback Instagram photo from her childhood with a bunny cake. She mentioned her cookbook.
Eric Carmen, who became an icon of early ’70s power pop as the frontman of the Raspberries before achieving solo success with hits like “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at age 74.