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Irene Cara
From The TV IV
| Irene Cara | |
| Birth name | Irene Cara Escalera |
| Born | March 18, 1959 in The Bronx, New York, USA |
| Died | November 25, 2022 in Largo, Florida, USA |
| Years Active | 1968-2018 |
Contents |
Roles
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kojak | Amy | 4x07 - A Hair-Trigger Away | November 7, 1976 |
| What's Happening!! | Maria | 2x01 - Rerun Gets Married | September 22, 1977 |
Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sister, Sister | Sissy Lovejoy | June 7, 1982 | NBC Monday Night at the Movies |
Notable Film Roles
| Film | Role | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Fame | Coco Hernandez | 1980 |
Awards and Accolades
Golden Globe Awards
- Won: Best Original Song - Motion Picture (1984)
- Flashdance
Academy Awards
- Won: Best Original Song (1984)
- Flashdance
