Cuban-American singer, composer, actress, and entrepreneur Gloria Estefan was born in Havana, Cuba, on September 1, 1957, but was raised in the United States.

Her family fled to the US during the Cuban Revolution. Estefan's career spans over four decades, making her one of the most influential Latin crossover artists in music history, according to Fresher Live.

She first rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lead singer of the Miami Sound Machine. It is the band she and her husband, Emilio Estefan, co-founded.

The band's sound fused Latin, pop, and dance music, making it accessible to a wide variety of listeners. They created hits like "Conga," "Rhythm Is Going to Get You," and "Dr. Beat."

Estefan then enjoyed a fruitful solo career, during which she released many albums and won several Grammys. Her music has straddled the genres of pop, Latin, and dance, and she has worked with numerous other well-known musicians.

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Gloria Estefan Career

Gloria Estefan is one of the top 100 best-selling music artists ever. She has earned seven Grammy Awards and has achieved 38 number-one singles throughout her career, which began in 1977 and spanned 24 albums, Celebrity Net Worth reported.

Estefan has also published two children's books: 2005's "The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog" and 2006's "Noelle and the Treasure of Lost Dreams." The latter debuted at No. 2 on The New York Times bestseller list.

The Cuban-American singer and her husband also wrote a cookbook named "Estefan Kitchen." There are 60 classic Cuban recipes in this cookbook, published in 2008. Estefan was a contributor to the cookbook and a recipient of many awards for her work.

A Broadway musical based on her life was announced for April 2014 release. "On Your Feet," a musical by Tom Kitt and Jerry Mitchell, debuted Broadway in November 2015.

It detailed the singer's entire life and career, from her childhood in Miami until her rehabilitation from a car crash in 1990. Both "Music of the Heart" (1999) and "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story" (2000) featured Estefan in supporting roles.

She was also seen in the 2008 film "Marley & Me." In February 1998, she was featured in the ABC television show "Elmopalooza." In April 2004, she was a guest judge on "American Idol."

In addition to her role on "Glee," she has also appeared in "The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep" and "One Day at a Time."

Gloria Estefan Net Worth

Gloria Estefan is not only known for her music and writings, she is also a successful businesswoman. The Cuban-American singer owns a sizable portfolio of fundamental properties all around the US, Wealthy Peeps reported.

Estefan and her husband run several successful businesses together, including a music publishing company, a chain of restaurants, and a few hotels.

Estefan also has a small ownership in the Miami Dolphins, a prominent National Football League franchise. She and her husband also own several houses, cars, and a jet.

According to various media outlets, Gloria Estefan's net worth is estimated to be around $500 million, which is much bigger than many other Latin artists. 

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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