Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefanis a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She started off her career as the leading vocalist in the group called "Miami Latin Boys" which was eventually known as Miami Sound Machine. Her breakthrough success with "Conga" in 1985 made her known worldwide. It won the grand prix in the 15th annual Tokyo Music Festival in Japan. This is her signature song. In the summer of 1988 she and the band got their first number-one hit for the song...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth1 September 1957
CityHavana, Cuba
CountryUnited States of America
I am privileged to help in some way,
I strongly feel that we are all connected,
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I'm a writer and this is what I love to do. There's no reason that just because you're a celebrity you can't write,
I'm totally animal-oriented, ... I've got nine dogs, eight birds, turtles, fish and I had wallabies at one point.
A parent that's upset or resentful is not going to be a great paren.
I don't want anything from Cuba. I want them to be free and enjoy the things I enjoy.
Because it's one thing when you - oh, I love this tune. But then when you go to sing it, it's got to have something really personal. Then down to 25, and then to pick the final ones I just picked the ones that were more personal, that had something to do with my life.
Family has always been the number one priority no matter what happens anywhere else.
You've got to believe. Never be afraid to dream.
My inspirations include the Beatles - love, love, love them - Elton John, Carole King, and Stevie Wonder.
The responsibility of carrying and bringing a new life into this world is one that cannot be taken lightly.
I make the best pancakes you'll ever have! And I claim that title gladly. On Saturdays I make them for everybody.
[After college] I was going to study at the Sorbon and become a diplomat. Being a diplomat comes in handy when you are dealing with record companies.