Irene Cara is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, earning her a Golden Globe nomination, and her recording of the most popular song "Fame" became an international hit. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling", which also became an international hit.
Irene Cara is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her role as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 film Fame, earning her a Golden Globe nomination, and her recording of the most popular song "Fame" became an international hit. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling", which also became an international hit.
