Hispanic

HISPANIC-AMERICAN ACHIEVER By-NATALIA WIT

CLASS- 810

Gloria Estefan has been loved and admired by people throughout the world not only for her music bt for her bravery in the face of difficulties. Born in Cuba, Estefan came to Miami, Florida as a young child when her parents fled the communist government of Fidel Castro. In the late 1970’s she become a singer with the group Miami Sound Machine. The group become very famous. Estefan won awards fro her music and for her work on causes such as complaining against drugs. In 1990 a terrible accident occurred. Estefan and her family were traveling in their bus when it was hit by the truck. The NAME- GLORIA ESTEFAN singer suffered serious injuries. Throught patience hard work BORN- SEP-1-1957 and good fortune , however she NATIONALITY-CUBAN was able to recover fully and OCCUPATION- SINGER , return to the stage her music remains appreciated by millions SONG WRITER on listeners .