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Irene Cara

Irene Cara

Actor · born 18 March 1959 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Fame (1980).

As actor 17

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Irene Cara movie?

By viewer score, Fame (1980) at 6.4/10.

What are Irene Cara’s most popular movies?

Fame, City Heat, D.C. Cab.

How many movies has Irene Cara made?

17 films on TMDB, 17 as actor.

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