
Maria Conchita Alonso - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 29, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Maria Conchita Alonso's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Latin pop singing career, Hollywood film and TV roles such as 'Moscow on the Hudson' and 'The Running Man', and being a beauty queen. |
Intro
Maria Conchita Alonso is a Cuban-Venezuelan singer, actress, and former beauty queen, renowned for her work in Latin music and international film and television. She achieved significant fame as a pop singer in Latin America during the 1980s and expanded her career into Hollywood, becoming one of the first Latin American artists to find crossover fame in the U.S.
Early Life & Background
Maria Conchita Alonso was born in Cuba but emigrated with her family to Venezuela at a young age following the Cuban Revolution. She began her career by winning Miss Teenager World in 1971 and was later crowned Miss Venezuela World in 1975.
Career Highlights
- Won the title of Miss Teenager World (1971)[1][2]
- Represented Venezuela at Miss World 1975[1][3]
- Successful Latin pop music career in the 1980s with albums such as 'Love Maniac' and 'Maria Conchita'
- Starred opposite Robin Williams in 'Moscow on the Hudson' (1984)[1][4]
- Acted alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'The Running Man' (1987)[1][4]
- Multiple Grammy nominee for her music[1][5]
Trivia
- She was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance three times (1985, 1987, 1994).[1][5]
- She became a U.S. citizen in 2006.[6][7]
FAQs
People also ask
Maria Conchita Alonso is 68 years old.
Maria Conchita Alonso was born the 29 June 1957.
Cienfuegos, Cuba.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 29th, 1957, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 29th, 1957 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone
- #1 UK song: Yes Tonight Josephine by Johnnie Ray
- Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson
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