| First Name | Irene |
| Last Name | Cara |
| Full Name at Birth | Irene T Escalera |
| Age | 52 |
| Date of Birth | March 18, 1959 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York, NY |
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Multiracial |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | Movie Soundtrack for the movie |
| Music Genre | Pop, Pop/Rock |
| Music Style | Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Classical |
| Music Mood | Stylish, Cheerful, Rousing, Bright, Lively, Slick |
| Instrument | Vocals, Actor |
Irene Cara (born March 18, 1959) is an American singer and actress. Cara won an Academy Award in 1984 in the category of Best Original Song for co-writing "Flashdance... What a Feeling." She is also known for her recording of the song "Fame", and she also starred in the 1980 film Fame.
Selected Irene Cara film and TV show credits: