Carmen Miranda

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
From the movie The Gang's All Here (1943)
Born
Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha, GCIH

(1909-02-09)9 February 1909
Marco de Canaveses, Portugal
Died5 August 1955(1955-08-05) (aged 46)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Cause of deathHeart attack
Other namesThe Brazilian Bombshell
The Chiquita Banana Girl
The Lady in the tutti frutti hat
Years active1928–1955
Spouse
David Alfred Sebastian (m. 1947–1955)
her death

References
  1. Institution, Smithsonian. "Carmen Miranda". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
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