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Celia Cruz(1925-2003)

  • Music Artist
  • Actress
  • Composer
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Celia Cruz in Soul Power (2008)
A documentary on the legendary soul music concert staged in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974.
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Celia Cruz was born on 21 October 1925 in Havana, Cuba. She was a music artist and actress, known for Carlito's Way (1993), Amores Perros (2000) and Tower Heist (2011). She was married to Pedro Knight. She died on 16 July 2003 in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA.
BornOctober 21, 1925
DiedJuly 16, 2003(77)
BornOctober 21, 1925
DiedJuly 16, 2003(77)
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  • Awards
    • 11 wins & 12 nominations total

Photos21

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Known for

Al Pacino in Carlito's Way (1993)
Carlito's Way
7.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 1993
Gael García Bernal in Amores Perros (2000)
Amores Perros
8.0
  • Soundtrack
  • 2000
Matthew Broderick, Téa Leoni, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Ben Stiller, Michael Peña, and Gabourey Sidibe in Tower Heist (2011)
Tower Heist
6.2
  • Soundtrack
  • 2011
Denzel Washington and Derek Luke in Antwone Fisher (2002)
Antwone Fisher
7.3
  • Soundtrack
  • 2002

Credits

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Actress

  • Color Fania (2026)
    Color Fania
    • 2026
  • El General Feat. Celia Cruz: Ella Tiene Fuego
    Music Video
    • Celia Cruz
    • 2003
  • Laura Flores and Arturo Peniche in El alma no tiene color (1997)
    El alma no tiene color
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Macaria
    • 1997
  • Wyclef Jean & Refugee All Stars: Guantanamera
    Music Video
    • Celia Cruz
    • 1997
  • Patti D'Arbanville, Michael DeLorenzo, and Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
    New York Undercover
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Celia Cruz
    • 1996
  • Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, and Anjelica Huston in The Perez Family (1995)
    The Perez Family
    6.0
    • Luz Pat
    • 1995
  • Verónica Castro in Valentina (1993)
    Valentina
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Lecumé
    • 1993
  • Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, and Maruschka Detmers in The Mambo Kings (1992)
    The Mambo Kings
    6.4
    • Evalina Montoya
    • 1992
  • Premier Orfeon
    TV Series
    • 1964
  • Amorcito corazón (1961)
    Amorcito corazón
    5.1
    • Cantante
    • 1961
  • Affair in Havana (1957)
    Affair in Havana
    5.5
    • Singer
    • 1957

Composer

  • Acaballao (2006)
    Acaballao
    • Composer
    • 2006

Videos4

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Clip 0:53
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Soul Power
Trailer 1:56
Soul Power
Sesame Street: Fiesta
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Sesame Street: Fiesta

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Sonora Matancera con Celia Cruz
  • Born
    • October 21, 1925
    • Havana, Cuba
  • Died
    • July 16, 2003
    • Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA(brain cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Pedro KnightJuly 14, 1962 - July 16, 2003 (her death)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Other works
    TV commercial: Toyota Camry.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 15 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Died two days after celebrating her 41st wedding anniversary.
  • Quotes
    [interview with the "New York Times", on he reasons reasons for becoming the lead singer of the famous Salsa band, La Sonora Matancera] I wanted to be a mother, a teacher and a housewife. But when I began to sing with La Sonora Matancera, I thought, "This is my chance, and I'm going to do it."
  • Trademarks
      Brightly colored costumes and wigs
  • Nicknames
    • The Queen of Salsa Music
    • La Guarachera del Mundo
    • The Queen of Latin Music

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