Carmen Miranda
Brazilian singer (1909–1955)
Carmen Miranda (February 9, 1909 – August 5, 1955) was a Portuguese-Brazilian singer and actress.[1] She was best known for her exotic costumes and hats made of fruit.[1]
Carmen Miranda | |
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![]() From the movie The Gang's All Here (1943) | |
Born | Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha, GCIH 9 February 1909 |
Died | 5 August 1955 | (aged 46)
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Other names | The Brazilian Bombshell The Chiquita Banana Girl The Lady in the tutti frutti hat |
Years active | 1928–1955 |
Spouse |
David Alfred Sebastian
(m. 1947–1955) |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Institution, Smithsonian. "Carmen Miranda". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2024-03-21.