Profiles Featuring Irene Cara

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  • čas přidán 13. 01. 2014
  • Profiles host Mickey Burns interviews Singer, Songwriter and Actress Irene Cara. Irene catapulted to stardom in 1980 when she won the role of Coco Hernandez in the box office smash "Fame". She would go onto make Academy Award history that year becoming the only performer ever to sing two academy nominated songs, "Fame" and "Out There On My Own" - in one evening. And in 1983 Cara added to her stardom - winning an Academy Award for best original song, "Flashdance... What A Feeling" for the hit movie Flashdance.
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  • @georgeharris9873
    @georgeharris9873 Před rokem +36

    She will be TERRIBLY missed. REST IN POWER QUEEN IRENE.

    • @victorparker308
      @victorparker308 Před rokem +6

      Stop the "power" and "queen" modern feminist memes. Irene was a beautiful, femine, talented, latin american artist who knew how to be a traditional woman while inspiring others and rising to the top of her trade. RIP Irene.

    • @gpowellish1
      @gpowellish1 Před rokem +2

      @@victorparker308 absolutely my friend.

  • @dmorerussell7357
    @dmorerussell7357 Před rokem +24

    R.i.p Legendary Irene Cara! You made Latinos and everyone else proud. CubanRicanAmerican🇨🇺🇵🇷🇺🇸⚘

  • @ingridsol8432
    @ingridsol8432 Před rokem +36

    Irene was phenomenal in the 80's, an everlasting inspiration. She made us New Yorkers proud as hell when we were teens and in our early twenties when Fame came out. I remember Fame being explosive along with Saturday Night Fever. It was a good time for young New Yorkers,, and we danced our asses off every Friday and Saturday night in the clubs.Thank you for giving us so much life through your talents Irene Cara. Rest in Peace.
    🙏🙏🙏

    • @natejennings5884
      @natejennings5884 Před rokem +2

      In the early 1980s I (born 1975) lived in Connecticut where everything from NYC hit us literally over night. Irene Cara was practically worshipped in the early 1980s. I watched Sparkle and Fame on VHS and loved'em. Irene Cara was warm, modest, and appreciative. Today's Pop stars are narcissistic and promote sociopathy, especially the rappers.

    • @ingridsol8432
      @ingridsol8432 Před rokem

      @@natejennings5884 Agree 👍👍👍

    • @eliseoparra409
      @eliseoparra409 Před 10 měsíci

      Totalmente deacuerdo la mejor

  • @TanyaOwens
    @TanyaOwens Před rokem +20

    So glad she let folks know hey, I'm no overnight sensation, it took WORK to get here. Kudos to her.
    #RIPIreneCara

  • @cathylewis3967
    @cathylewis3967 Před rokem +14

    Beautiful, lovely and talented woman. R.I.P. Irene Cara.

  • @kathrynmoore8199
    @kathrynmoore8199 Před rokem +7

    RIP Irene Cara remember her name she is now flying in the sky .

  • @beesting6135
    @beesting6135 Před rokem +7

    Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 Cuban 🇨🇺

  • @oldhollywoodfan8009
    @oldhollywoodfan8009 Před rokem +25

    Rest in paradise, beautiful, talented Irene Cara.😢💔😞 Thank you for your amazing work that created our childhood soundtrack. 💫 🙏 🕊️

  • @Matthew081108
    @Matthew081108 Před rokem +6

    I still crying my eyes out... RIP Dear Irene...

  • @carolealexis5266
    @carolealexis5266 Před rokem +34

    Such sad news... The wonderful Irene Cara was such a huge influence and inspiration for so many of us so many people and artists. She inspired young people to become artists. Our deepest gratitude to this amazing Artist Woman ! Our condolences to her family and friends. Rest In Peace and Power now you sing and dance in the light.
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  • @darrjon67
    @darrjon67 Před 7 lety +91

    I would love to see an Unsung on Irene, she is the definition!!!

    • @claystevenson1821
      @claystevenson1821 Před rokem +4

      You and me both.

    • @jrmetmoi
      @jrmetmoi Před rokem

      I hope so
      RIP Irene Cara

    • @Supremmo
      @Supremmo Před rokem +5

      She should’ve had an episode of Unsung. I would’ve been interested to hear her journey coming up. Sadly we won’t be able to hear that. RIP

    • @dr.tanyadove822
      @dr.tanyadove822 Před rokem +1

      Yesss blueprint 🎊 ❤

  • @jan_phd
    @jan_phd Před rokem +10

    Irene Cara was... SPECTACULAR. Over many years I'd looked her up online, to see what she was upto, so I watched many performances. She was always beautiful!

  • @raysimpson4673
    @raysimpson4673 Před 5 lety +38

    Happy BIRTHDAY Irene, we were in the same class in the Bronx 1st grade.

  • @stevem9766
    @stevem9766 Před rokem +13

    Rest in peace Beautiful! Wonderful talent. Irene Cara

  • @Calvin375
    @Calvin375 Před 8 lety +54

    I loved her in the starring role in "Sparkle" in 1976!

    • @michelleryan1861
      @michelleryan1861 Před rokem +1

      I don't know that one. It sounds intriguing. Have you seen the b and w film of Irene Cara singing as a little girl?

  • @picoharmotimpo
    @picoharmotimpo Před 10 lety +103

    Loved her when I was growing up. It was such a shame that her struggles with a lawsuit over her royalties kept her out of the limelight for so long. She still looks and sounds great. A class act.

    • @paulnodalo9130
      @paulnodalo9130 Před 4 lety +10

      She must have been so exhausted after that lawsuit which she WON.

    • @MrTracy6666
      @MrTracy6666 Před 10 měsíci

      YES, SHE ADMITSTHAT.
      @@paulnodalo9130

  • @ContrarianExpatriate
    @ContrarianExpatriate Před rokem +5

    RIP Irene and thank you for being a fond memory from my youth.

  • @vladius8521
    @vladius8521 Před 10 lety +91

    The woman is still gorgeous and even more now

  • @gypseenomad3956
    @gypseenomad3956 Před 5 lety +16

    I respect her to the fullest. Actual music, and talent, she played the piano and sang. No auto-tune no computers no mimicry just talent.

  • @rohanmarkjay
    @rohanmarkjay Před rokem +5

    Irene Cara seems like a really nice person. I wish I had an opportunity to meet her when she was alive. For that I would have had to spend half my life in U.S. to get those kind of opportunities. R.I.P. she was a great performing artist.

  • @3v3ryBaddi3sGotAStory
    @3v3ryBaddi3sGotAStory Před rokem +12

    I looooooove thiiiiiisssss!!!! Yaaaaaassssss Irene!!!! THIS is what I've been talking about with music; gettin' back to the roots, the instruments, the REAL talent and not superficial oversexualized gimmicks. Her and I would've gotten along fabulously👌🏽🥰😘.

    • @joycedurden7888
      @joycedurden7888 Před rokem +3

      R.I.P Irene. You will be missed 😢 I loved you in the movie, Sparkle . My Condolences To Irene's family friends, and fans. Rest Easy Queen 🌺🌹💐🌸🙏❤️

  • @katprowler6805
    @katprowler6805 Před rokem +6

    May she RIP 🙏. What a talented and superb lady.

  • @idessaoutlaw
    @idessaoutlaw Před rokem +3

    Irene paid her dues and earned her greatness the hard way. She worked for it, unlike a lot of the people we have these days...⚖️🍷😎👌

  • @christianbouchard7136
    @christianbouchard7136 Před rokem +5

    If I am not mistaken she was around 50 yo at the time of that interview, she was looking absolutely amazing if not better than ever, rest in peace little star ❤❤❤

  • @tamneyhoyle
    @tamneyhoyle Před 7 lety +77

    Irene Cara was my favourite pop artist when I was a teenager. I'm really impressed with what she's doing now. And she's still so beautiful. She looks so young!

  • @nnelson7529
    @nnelson7529 Před rokem +6

    Love You Irene ♥️
    You were so beautiful,talented,humble,Amazing Voice,pretty ,sweet....💖😢😢

  • @timnolan9561
    @timnolan9561 Před 4 lety +42

    Very humble person and very talented. Nothing like “stars” today.

    • @alr.3137
      @alr.3137 Před 3 lety +1

      Tim Nolan she wasn't humble at all - only her fall from fame humbled her

    • @eve6275
      @eve6275 Před 3 lety +1

      @@alr.3137 wow. I wouldn't be surprised

    • @gonediving1180
      @gonediving1180 Před 3 lety

      Listen Al R Tim he knows Irene in fact he used to date her. Dream on Al R.

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem

      Irene Cara (March 19, 1959-November 25, 2022) She Will Be Missed!💔😢🙏

  • @shanamedley6977
    @shanamedley6977 Před rokem +5

    I just love Irene Cara, I remember watching her on TV as a kid back in the day.

  • @annettescurry4707
    @annettescurry4707 Před rokem +3

    I will always love you Irene Cara ♥️🙏♥️

  • @johnmccarthy4042
    @johnmccarthy4042 Před 7 lety +33

    I give kudos to Irene, for all of her multi-dimensional talent, she remains a humble artist that's down to earth, this is an exceptional quality to be admired.

  • @lorenzoclement2013
    @lorenzoclement2013 Před rokem +3

    Irene was a star on the 70's

  • @mysticakhenaton1701
    @mysticakhenaton1701 Před 7 měsíci +2

    after all these years I've had a crush on her. she's still my BABY. RIP my LOVE.

  • @barryjohnson409
    @barryjohnson409 Před rokem +3

    Just learned a new piece of history....Her Father introduced Merengue to the US. Amazing 🗽👌🏾

  • @jrmetmoi
    @jrmetmoi Před rokem +3

    RIP Irene Cara

  • @wendylowman490
    @wendylowman490 Před rokem +3

    May Her Soul Rest in Peace🙏🏽✝ 🕊🌹❤️💐PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER YOUR NAME, MISS IRENE CARA😘Beautiful Soul and Spirit🌹😢

  • @ericmaldonado4557
    @ericmaldonado4557 Před 4 lety +7

    Puerto Rican and Cuban. Perfect Combination

  • @jeffreymcdaniel6813
    @jeffreymcdaniel6813 Před rokem +2

    I was a big Irene Cara fan!!!

  • @sammyd9564
    @sammyd9564 Před 5 lety +18

    So beautiful inside and out ! Such a sweet humble woman!

  • @darrjon67
    @darrjon67 Před 9 lety +39

    One of the truly great talents in the music industry, it's shameful what she's had to endure.

    • @jameshufstetler9181
      @jameshufstetler9181 Před 9 lety +1

      Good

    • @darrjon67
      @darrjon67 Před 8 lety +7

      I agree, there were some poor career choices, especially in some of the onscreen roles that she took. But as far as her music went she was mismanaged and manipulated. There are no guarantees in life, I'm just happy to see Irene doing what she loves.

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +5

      Rest in Peace Irene Cara (1959-2022)!💔😢🙏

    • @MrTracy6666
      @MrTracy6666 Před 10 měsíci

      GOOD MOVIE ROLES WERE NOT BEING OFFERED TO HER BECAUSE OF BEING BLACKLISTED SO SHE HAD TO TAKE ROLES THAT HELPED PAY THE BILLS SOMETIMES. IRENE WAS ALWAYS INTO ROLE THAT HAD CREATIVE STRENGTH TO THEM AS WELL. @@darrjon67

  • @randallbetser5689
    @randallbetser5689 Před 3 lety +13

    Irene, you have been a true blessing in film and music. Your still as amazing as ever. Thank you for the inspiration you and your music have given.

  • @rosendomaki3634
    @rosendomaki3634 Před rokem +1

    Willing and loving aren't the same. When people let's its real own living, everything go on. And every one gonna live for ever. What a feeling! Thanks #IreneCara
    #ILYAFE.

  • @ggfatale351
    @ggfatale351 Před 5 lety +9

    Whenever I get down I listen to your Beautiful Voice. I Love You Irene. You really are an Angel.

  • @markc7842
    @markc7842 Před 4 lety +10

    She's an inspiration for many, I still listen to her songs.

  • @nirvanabhagwandin6327
    @nirvanabhagwandin6327 Před rokem +6

    She was a natural beauty, remarkably talanted❤️her.

  • @esthers9122
    @esthers9122 Před rokem +2

    Sleep in peace. I watched you during my teen years and you gave me courage to dream for the future. ❤

  • @rickeygeetv6197
    @rickeygeetv6197 Před 5 lety +8

    Wow ! She is still gorgeous!

  • @JRLOC
    @JRLOC Před rokem +3

    🕊️ RIP Irene Cara 🤍

  • @teurypotter5376
    @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +2

    Rest in Peace Irene Cara (March 18, 1959-November 25, 2022) She Will Be Missed!💔😢🙏

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke Před rokem +1

    I.loved this show ... Watched all the time and love that it was filmed at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar ..🥰
    💕💕💕🙏🏾

  • @shaider1982
    @shaider1982 Před rokem +1

    RIP, her songs "what a feeling" was a good pick mr up for me when I was starting work and clueless how to move forward.

  • @danielwu4975
    @danielwu4975 Před 9 lety +18

    She is a true gift songwriter singer actor Irene Cara🌹😅

  • @V6Y2j5
    @V6Y2j5 Před 6 lety +6

    I've heard of her when I was a depressed teenager struggling in High school during the mid eighties. She disappeared from the limelight during the 90's and so on. Imagine thirty five years later . She's back.

    • @MK-hh1vo
      @MK-hh1vo Před 2 lety +5

      The story of why she dissapeared is heartbreaking. The industry really screwed her over.

  • @latino304
    @latino304 Před rokem +3

    Irene,rest in peace.

  • @greaterbayareahero1401
    @greaterbayareahero1401 Před 3 lety +4

    I still have her albums. All of them. She is stunning.

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +1

      Rest in Peace Irene Cara (March 18, 1959-November 25, 2022)!💔😢🙏

  • @erikafreebird6449
    @erikafreebird6449 Před 4 lety +12

    Irene is just as gorgeous and talented as ever!!!!

  • @9ner4ever34
    @9ner4ever34 Před rokem +3

    You were made beautiful in the sight of God; sing now for Him angel. You will be always be loved and your name remembered. 🌹🕯 🕊 😔

  • @max-jayderomero7743
    @max-jayderomero7743 Před 7 lety +11

    Loved how she speaks about Organic Music vs. the lip synching products of today, Solid!

  • @haroldedmunds5924
    @haroldedmunds5924 Před 2 lety +4

    I love Irene Cara. She is beautiful and very talented. God bless you!

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +1

      Irene Cara (March 18, 1959-November 25, 2022)!💔😢🙏

  • @98Golem
    @98Golem Před 3 lety +2

    So much warmth to this lady..

  • @keithrobinson357
    @keithrobinson357 Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice of her to mention liverpool .thank you

  • @chriskozak4966
    @chriskozak4966 Před rokem +4

    RIP Irene Cara, thank you for all of your awesome contributions to the Arts & Music Industry! You were an amazing talent & a beautiful soul, you will be missed but your beautiful legacy lives on.💗🎶🙏🏽

  • @Ben__P
    @Ben__P Před rokem +2

    You will live in on in our hearts forever!!!

  • @DaveWollenberg
    @DaveWollenberg Před 8 lety +13

    1st heard of Irene, for her only season on 'the Electric Company' in '71-'72.

  • @gloriaandreaperez7011
    @gloriaandreaperez7011 Před 3 lety +23

    Gracias por esta entrevista, me gustó mucho, una gran cantante.💗💗💗

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +2

      Descansa En Paz, Buen Viaje Irene Cara (Bronx, Nueva York 18 De Marzo 1959-Florida, 25 De Noviembre 2022)!💔😢🙏

  • @aracelisgonzalez-reyes
    @aracelisgonzalez-reyes Před 6 lety +9

    she still beautiful loved her performance

  • @rtrain67
    @rtrain67 Před 9 lety +27

    Still beautiful

  • @hectorgarciapesca9851
    @hectorgarciapesca9851 Před 4 lety +7

    Irene Cara marco una época y en la actualidad sigue siendo para mi una Gran Estrella !!!! Muy buen reportaje..Gracias por compartir.

  • @exdemocrat9038
    @exdemocrat9038 Před rokem +3

    Rest easy Irene.

  • @patrickthornton2575
    @patrickthornton2575 Před rokem +2

    Shame on the record labels for blacklisting her, simply for asking for her masters after said contractual dates had been met. Yet, she has to hire attorneys and sue for what was rightfully hers.

  • @TM-lu1fu
    @TM-lu1fu Před 2 lety +2

    She’s the best!

  • @norbertrivera
    @norbertrivera Před rokem +1

    RIP irene You are always loved and never forgotten

  • @ytpremium7649
    @ytpremium7649 Před 7 měsíci

    She gave us the music of inspiration towards bravery and success

  • @kim2u
    @kim2u Před rokem +2

    Irene, may you rest in peace!!!

  • @superfly19751
    @superfly19751 Před 4 lety +3

    Full interview please?
    She’s was one of a kind. Very Beautiful and talented. The music industry big shots really screwed her from stardom longevity. Sucks!! Hope she had a blast in life anyway and continues to do so.

  • @0515mars
    @0515mars Před 4 lety +4

    brilliant talented artist Irene Cara, I love her songs

  • @barbaraheng5301
    @barbaraheng5301 Před 9 lety +7

    first came to this country in the 80 ,watched her movie Flashdance she's so amazing

  • @eddiebeato5546
    @eddiebeato5546 Před rokem +2

    Sincerest condolences to the Cara family and friends.

  • @karilynn3535
    @karilynn3535 Před 4 lety +7

    wow, she looks fabulous....very little aging since 1980----

  • @patriciahaines5151
    @patriciahaines5151 Před 4 lety +7

    Still looking as good as ever, love you.

  • @WInnerwinnerchickendinner.
    @WInnerwinnerchickendinner. Před 9 lety +25

    Irene Cara =Legend.Up there with The Beatles The Bee Gees Michael Jackson.And Hot Caramels are are really exciting group and very talented.

    • @teurypotter5376
      @teurypotter5376 Před rokem +2

      Irene Cara Will Be Missed Rest in Peace (March 18, 1959-November 25, 2022)!💔😢🙏

  • @kat21sd
    @kat21sd Před 8 lety +19

    I always love Irene a True talent

  • @kissedeoliveira5140
    @kissedeoliveira5140 Před rokem +3

    Muito Linda muito Talentosa Sou Sua amiga e sua Fã👏👏👏💌⚘🌹🌺

  • @shereep6332
    @shereep6332 Před 4 lety +3

    Irene you are so modest BUT you are a HUGE talent!!

  • @positivityforever
    @positivityforever Před 3 lety +1

    Couldn't get ENOUGH of this!

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent interview

  • @jeanette7160
    @jeanette7160 Před rokem +1

    I always try to look, dance and hope I could sing like you, it was back in early eighties and I still feeling that way♥️. Dancing became to be a big part of my life♥️.
    Thanks for all you giving us Irene.♥️🕊💔🕯🙏🏼♥️
    Forever in my heart♥️

  • @VASF2007
    @VASF2007 Před 6 lety +2

    I love your soul Irene Cara. I love not for your fame, but for you to be so beautiful. I also love your fantastic work.

  • @QuincyCopps-yy9rm
    @QuincyCopps-yy9rm Před měsícem

    My very first celebrity crush and it just wasn’t because she is drop dead gorgeous but her singing and acting is phenomenal she was really gifted!!!!

  • @arifmerghani4715
    @arifmerghani4715 Před 3 lety +4

    What an icon she is and talent

  • @uditha068
    @uditha068 Před 4 lety +1

    I have gone back to my school days of flashdance,and after three decades i am still enjoying it.
    Hot caramel please make more like
    80's once again.
    God bless cara.

  • @daniellapawl6508
    @daniellapawl6508 Před rokem +1

    This is magical.

  • @WOODBINEMAN99
    @WOODBINEMAN99 Před rokem +1

    RIP Beautiful Irene

  • @rmd4138
    @rmd4138 Před rokem +3

    Some people in the business can't handle the Truth because they don't live in it. Being fake and phony and creating their own scenario to make that dollar is what their existence is built upon. Stay true to yourself like Irene❣️

  • @sashabertold3731
    @sashabertold3731 Před 8 měsíci

    Yes just feels like yesterday time is moving fast fond memories❤

  • @Simon-pl2zi
    @Simon-pl2zi Před 5 lety +2

    man that voice ! what a talent.

  • @stevensterling7641
    @stevensterling7641 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish I could just hug her

  • @mightymikec7
    @mightymikec7 Před rokem +1

    RIP IRENE!!! My felow Bronxite..beautiful and talented...may your soul shine in the great beyond as it did in this world!!

  • @Jakobandmiranda
    @Jakobandmiranda Před 3 lety +3

    Love irene and her voice

  • @donovan9564
    @donovan9564 Před 5 lety +2

    Irene cara forever

  • @latoyamorris1844
    @latoyamorris1844 Před 8 lety +8

    Please do a new movie soon! I miss you on screen dear Irene #1fan