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Gloria Estefan Biography
Birth Name:Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia de Estefan
Birth Place:Havana, Cuba
Profession Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Earned her B․A․ in psychology with a minor in French at the University of Miami, graduating in 1979
- During college, she worked at the Miami International Airport Customs Department as an English, Spanish and French translator
- Her discography includes "Cuts Both Ways," "Into the Light," "Mi Tierra" and "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me․"
- Found great success as a crossover performer in Latin music
- Has written multiple children's books, starting with "The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog․"
- Was listed in "Billboard" magazine's top 100 Best Selling Musical Artists
Awards
- 2000ALMA Award-Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Song from a Movie (Internet Only): winner
- 2000Blimp Award-Favorite Song from a Movie: nominated
- 2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: nominated
- 2022Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: nominated