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Amália Rodrigues

Biography

Amália, was a Portuguese fadista (fado singer) and actress. Known as the 'Rainha do Fado' ("Queen of Fado"), Rodrigues was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Amália remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in history.

Known For Acting

Birthday Jul 23, 1920 (105 years old)

Place of Birth Lisbon, Portugal

Also Known As Amália, Amalia Rodríguez