Celia Cruz
| First Name | Celia |
| Last Name | Cruz |
| Full Name at Birth | Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso |
| Other Names | The Queen of SalsaLa Guarachera de Cuba |
| Age | 77 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | October 21, 1925 |
| Birthplace | Santos Suarez, Havana |
| Date of Death | July 16, 2003 |
| Location of Death | Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA |
| Cause of Death | Brain cancer |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Azúca! |
| Music Genre | Latin |
| Music Style | Latin Pop, Salsa, Mambo, Cuban Traditions, Tropical, World Fusion, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Son |
| Music Mood | Exuberant, Confident, Spicy, Bright, Brassy, Joyous, Passionate, Energetic, Lively, Gutsy, Carefree, Playful, Boisterous, Fun, Warm, Party/Celebratory, Sensual, Rousing, Street-Smart, Freewheeling, Visceral |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Celia Cruz (born Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso on October 21, 1924 – July 16, 2003) was a Havana, Cuba born salsa singer, and was one of the most successful Salsa performers of the 20th century, with twenty-three gold albums to her name. She was renowned internationally as the "Queen of Salsa" as well as "La Guarachera de Cuba."
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Filmography
Selected Celia Cruz film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1997
El alma no tiene color
Macaria
1993
Valentina
Lecumé
1993
Loft
Musical Guest
1985
Roque Santeiro
Amparito
1974
Juegos de sociedad
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1964
Premier Orfeon
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1961
Amorcito corazón
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Composer Credits
2007
Ángeles negros
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2005
Acaballao
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Soundtrack Credits
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
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2007
Memòries de la tele
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2004
Los Sánchez
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2000
Gloria Estefan's Caribbean Soul: The Atlantis Concert
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1988
Sesame Street, Special
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1984
The Rosebud Beach Hotel
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