Acting
Amália Rodrigues
1920-1999
Known for Enchanted Isles, Fado, a Singer's Story, Black Cloaks.
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Born07/23/1920
Died10/06/1999
AgeDied at 79
BirthplaceLisbon, Portugal
DepartmentActing
Also known asAmália, Amalia Rodríguez
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.
