She was known as the "Brazilian Bombshell"; however she was actually born in Portugal and as a child her family moved to Rio de Janeiro.
Carmen Miranda was one of the highest-paid entertainers in the United States for many years in 1940s. In 1945 she became the highest-paid woman in America (USA).
Carmen Miranda was, also, a talented sketch artist and costume designer. She was very active in charitable work, seeing to it that a generous percentage of her earnings were sent to the destitute in South America. Happy Birthday Carmen!
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