Irene Cara to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award and 40th Birthday Fete at 6th Annual Prestige Awards; March 27 Gala to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Entertainment Editors POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2004 Irene Cara, the Academy Award-Grammy-Golden Globe-winning singer/actress who garnered international acclaim for the films "Fame" and "Flashdance," will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th Annual Prestige Awards on Saturday, March 27, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ms. Cara will be feted at a gala 40th birthday celebration following the awards ceremony and inducted into the Ciboney Cafe's Prestigious Hall of Fame at the event, which will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. of the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley refers to the canyon of the Hudson River and its adjacent communities in New York State, generally from northern Westchester County northward to the cities of Albany and Troy. . She is being honored for her accomplishments as a recording artist and an actress. "This is an extraordinary honor and remarkable way to celebrate my 40th birthday," said Ms. Cara. "I am truly grateful to the Prestigious Entertainment Group for this wonderful award." Ms. Cara, who celebrated her birthday on March 18, catapulted into worldwide stardom star·dom n. 1. The status of a performer or entertainer acknowledged as a star. 2. Star performers considered as a group. for her leading role in "Fame" as the gifted performer Coco Hernandez singing the Oscar-winning multi-platinum hit "Fame," a role for which she was nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. as best supporting actress supporting actress n → attrice f non protagonista . Just three years later, her songwriting talent earned her her own Academy Award, two Grammys, a Golden Globe and a People's Choice Award for the song "What a Feeling" from the blockbuster film "Flashdance." Her brilliant career was launched early, having starred on Broadway by the time she was 8 and rapidly segued to prominence on the screen, recordings and television. Ms. Cara is one of the select group of mega-talented performers who has successfully made the transition from theater to television, to records, to feature films. Currently, she is working on a new album with her all-female band All-female bands (commonly known as all-women bands, all-girl bands or girl bands) are musical groups in which females sing and play all the instruments. "Hot Caramel," and has been extensively touring internationally. Recently, she enjoyed a top five hit duet in Europe with the Swiss/German star DJ Bobo. She has also written the screenplay screenplay Written text that provides the basis for a film production. Screenplays usually include not only the dialogue spoken by the characters but also a shot-by-shot outline of the film's action. and composed the music for her dramatic musical film "A Waltz with Destiny." The Prestige Awards also pays tribute to local individuals who have made a positive difference through their involvement in the community and social affairs. For more information about the awards, please call 917-447-2929. |
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