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Irene Cara

Irene Cara

American singer and actress
Actress and movie-theme singer best known for her hits "Fame" and "Flashdance... What a Feeling."
BornMarch 18, 1959
HometownNew York City, U.S.
Net worth$2 million
Height5'4" (1.63m)
SpouseConrad Palmisano
ParentsGaspar Cara, Louise Cara
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Videos

AGT Golden Buzzer! Simon Cowell Praises Blind, Autistic Singer

Simon Cowell sings the praises of a contestant on 'America's Got Talent.' During the season 18 auditions, a songstress named Lavender Darcangelo, who is blind and autistic, took the stage. The Massachusetts native performed a rendition of Irene Cara's 'Out Here on My Own,' which earned her a standing ovation from the audience and Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer. Simon called her performance 'magical' and 'sensational.' 'America's Got Talent' airs Tuesdays on NBC.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

The Magic Voyage
The Magic Voyage
G
1h 22min
1994
For Us, the Living: The Medgar Evers Story
For Us, the Living: The Medgar Evers Story
1h 30min
1983
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
G
1h 14min
1993
Caged in Paradiso
Caged in Paradiso
R
1h 24min
1990
Certain Fury
Certain Fury
R
1h 27min
1985
Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
1h 40min
1982
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
3h 12min
1980
Fame
Fame
R
2h 14min
1980
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
1980
Sparkle
Sparkle
PG
1h 40min
1976
Aaron Loves Angela
Aaron Loves Angela
R
1h 38min
1975

Albums

What a Feelin'
What a Feelin'
1983
Anyone Can See
Anyone Can See
1982
Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel
Irene Cara Presents Hot Caramel
2011
You Need Me
You Need Me
1996
Carasmatic
Carasmatic
1987
Flashdance...What a Feeling
Flashdance...What a Feeling
1990

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1981Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyFame (1980 film)Nominated
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