Irene Cara

About

Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959 - November 25, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter and actress. Cara sang and co-wrote the song Flashdance... What a Feeling from the film Flashdance. She won an Oscar for Best Original Song as a co writer. Cara rose to fame as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, and the hit song "Fame" spawned from the movie.

Known for

American PlayhouseSeries • 1982KojakSeries • 1973The Electric CompanySeries • 1971What's Happening!!Series • 1976All Dogs Go to HeavenMovie • 1989Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries • 1979FlashdanceMovie • 1983FameMovie • 1980Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim JonesSeries • 1980Happily Ever AfterMovie • 1989City HeatMovie • 1984D.C. CabMovie • 1983SparkleMovie • 1976Certain FuryMovie • 1985