Gloria Estefan

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Gloria Estefan

Gloria's first grade teacher Ms.Collins helped Gloria learn English and fit in as the only non-American student in class.
In 2006 Gloria wrote the book Noelle's Treasure Tale.
Gloria was given a guitar at 12 and it became her comfort.
Gloria's father was poisoned by Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam.
Gloria entered the University of Miami in 1975 with partial scholarships.
Gloria's mother worked at a local school when Gloria was a child.
Gloria's younger sister is Rebecca.
Gloria took care of her father when he had Multiple Sclerosis.
Gloria's father Jose was involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion and spent 18 months in prison.
In 1995 Gloria sang the song "Mas Alla" for the 50th year anniversary of Pope John Paul II priesthood. Gloria asked the Pope to pray for free Cuba.
In 1990, Gloria's tour bus was hit by a tractor-trailer. Gloria broke her back in the accident.
Gloria has been a singer since 1977.
Gloria Estefan's son is Nayib.
Gloria is known as the "Queen of Latin Pop".
Gloria Estefan's song "Reach" was the offical theme of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta Georgia.
She was the first Hispanic woman to be named BMI songwriter of the year.
In 2005 she wrote her first book, The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog.
Gloria has a band, The Miami Sound Machine.
Gloria has once worked in the US Customs Service in the Miami airport as a translator.
Gloria has appeared already 3 times in The Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Gloria is 5' 2" (1.57 m).
Gloria and her husband, Emilio Estefan Jr., have 2 children: Nayib (born on September 2, 1980) and Emily Marie (born on December 5, 1994).
Gloria is married to Emilio Estefan Jr. since September 2, 1978.
Gloria has covered these songs:
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (by Elton John)
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (by Mel Carter).
Everlasting Love (by Robert Knight)
It's Too Late (by Carole King)