Irene Cara Biography

Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 – November 25, 2022) was an American singer and actress. Cara rose to prominence for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical film Fame, and for recording the film’s title song “Fame”, which reached number 1 in several countries.

This post will look at Irene Cara Escalera biography, net worth, and other facts about the American singer. First, let’s take a look at her profile summary.

Irene Cara profile
Born: Irene Cara Escalera
March 18, 1959
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Died: November 25, 2022 (aged 63)
Largo, Florida, U.S.
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress
Known for: Sparkle Williams – Sparkle, Coco Hernandez – Fame
Spouse: Conrad Palmisano (m. 1986; div. 1991)​

Musical career
Genres: R&B, pop, disco
Years active: 1965–2022
Labels: RSO Network, Epic, Geffen, Elektra

In 1983, Cara sang and co-wrote the song “Flashdance… What a Feeling” (from the film Flashdance), for which she shared an Academy Award for Best Original Song and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1984. Prior to her success with Fame, Cara portrayed the title character Sparkle Williams in the original 1976 musical drama film Sparkle.

Early life

Cara is the youngest of five children and was the last to be born in New York City’s Bronx borough. Her father, Gaspar Escalera, was a black Puerto Rican manufacturing worker and retired saxophone, and her mother, Louise, was a Cuban-American usher at a movie theater.

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