Irene Cara

Acting

Born March 18, 1959 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died November 25, 2022

Also known as Irene T. Escalera · Irene Cara Escalera · Айрин Кара

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.

Awards & recognition

Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1984
Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1984
Grammy Award — Best Dance/Electronic Album · 1984
BAFTA Award — Best Original Song · 1984 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1981 · nominated