Irene Cara Escalera was an American singer and actress.
Having recorded music as a child, both in Spanish and English, she went on to appear in several on-and-off Broadway musicals.
However, it was in 1980 that Cara rose to fame when she earned the role of Coco Hernandez – and sang Fame’s title track.
Cara co-wrote and sang the song Flashdance…What a Feeling, through which she won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984.
Irene Cara’s other film credits include Sparkle (1976), Busted Up (1986), D.C. Cab (1983), Gabriel’s Fire (1991), Hearts Are Wild (1992), et al.
Irene Cara Age
Irene Cara was 63 years old at the time of her death.
Irene Cara Height
Irene Cara stood at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m) tall.
Irene Cara Husband
Irene Cara married stuntman and film director Conrad Palmisano in Los Angeles in April 1986 but their marriage ended in divorce in 1991.
Irene Cara Parents
Irene Cara’s parents were a factory worker and retired saxophonist, Gaspar Escalera Cara and movie theater usher, Louise Cara.
Irene Cara Children
Irene Cara had no children.
Irene Cara Cause of Death
Irene Cara died at her home in Largo, Florida, on November 25, 2022, at age 63. But, her cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Irene Cara Net Worth
Irene Cara had an estimated net worth of $4 million at the time of her death.