.jpg) Carmen Miranda (b. 1909–d. 1955) in the Hollywood film Week-End in Havana (Walter Lang, 1941). Image by unknown (20th Century Fox), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Carmen MirandaCarmen Miranda Carmen Miranda Brazilian singer (1909–1955) For the Spanish volleyball player, see Carmen Miranda (volleyball). "Maria do Carmo" redirects here. For the Portuguese fado singer, see Maria do Carmo (fado singer). Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha[a] GCIH, OMC[1] (9 February 1909 – 5 August 1955), known professionally as Carmen Miranda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkaʁmẽj miˈɾɐ̃dɐ]), was a Portuguese-Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress. Nicknamed "the Brazilian Bombshell",[2][3] she was known for her signature fruit hat outfits that she wore in her American films. Quick facts GCIH OMC, Born ... Carmen Miranda GCIH OMC Miranda in a scene from the film Week-End in Havana (1941) Born Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha (1909-02-09)9 February 1909 Marco de Canaveses, Portugal Died… (Source: Wikipedia)
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