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Carmen Miranda
| Brazilian and American singer, dancer and actress, originally from Portugal Date of Birth: 09.02.1909 Country: Portugal |
Biography of Carmen Miranda
Carmen Miranda, a Brazilian and American singer, dancer, and actress, was born in 1909 in the village of Marco de Canaveses, Portugal.
Her parents moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil when she was still a baby. Despite never living in Portugal, Carmen maintained her Portuguese citizenship throughout her life.
From a young age, Carmen displayed her artistic abilities and dreamed of becoming a singer or actress.
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However, her parents did not support her choice and she kept her talents hidden. She attended a convent school and received the nickname "Carmen" from her father due to her love for the opera "Carmen" by Bizet.
At the age of 14, Carmen had to work as a saleswoman to help pay for her sister's tuberculosis treatment.
She eventually opened her own successful hat business, where she would sing while wo