Maria Conchita Alonso

Birth Name:

María Concepción Alonso Bustillo

Birth Place:

Cienfuegos, Cuba

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Appeared on Broadway in 1995 in "Kiss of the Spider Woman," making her the first South American woman to star in a Broadway production
Has released more than 10 albums, several of which went gold, with her first international album, "Maria Conchita," going platinum in 1984
Has raised $20,000 for various charity organizations, including the U․S․ Humane Society, the Global Medical Relief Fund, and the Venezuela Without Boundaries Foundation
She was crowned Miss Teenager of the World in 1971, was first runner up in Miss Venezuela 1975, and placed in the top seven at Miss World 1975
Got her start as a child star, appearing in commercials and films from the age of 5
She is also an accomplished singer and songwriter, having done soundtrack work on a number of her films and earned three Grammy nominations
Best known for Latin pop music and for appearing in "Moscow on the Hudson," "The Running Man," and "Colors․"

1997Independent Spirit Award - Best Female Lead:Nominated
1999ALMA Award - Outstanding Actress in Made-for Television Movie or Mini-Series:Winner
2024Award of Merit Special Mention - Ensemble Cast:Winner

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