Carmen Miranda - Trivia, Family, Bio

Brazilian actress and samba singer who became well known for her tall hats made of real fruit. She appeared in The Gang's All Here in 1943 and played a role in the 1941 film, That Night in Rio.

Before Fame

She worked at a tie shop at the age of fourteen.

Trivia

She was born in Portugal and had a heart attack while dancing on live TV.

Family Life

She had a sister named Olinda. She married David Alfred Sebastian in 1947.

Associated With

She starred with Alice Faye in the 1943 film The Gang's All Here.

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