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Biography
Amália, was a Portuguese fadista (fado singer) and actress. Known as the 'Rainha do Fado' ("Queen of Fado"), Rodrigues was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Amália remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in history.
Awards & recognition
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
- Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
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- Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
- Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
