Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Brazilian Portuguese, English, German, Italian, Portuguese
Spouse
João Gilberto (1960-1964)
Children
1 child: João Marcelo Gilberto
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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Astrud Gilberto: Brazilian-American singer and songwriter (1940–2023).
Born in Salvador (died at age 83).
3 awards including Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Astrud Gilberto has 1 credits in our database.
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (3)
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Grammy Award for Best New Artist
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
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Grammy Awards
NOM
Biography
Astrud Gilberto was a Brazilian and American bossa nova and samba singer. She was the first wife of Brazilian bossa nova guitarist João Gilberto, whose surname she continued to use professionally after their divorce in 1964. She gained international attention in the mid-1960s following her vocal contribution to the song "The Girl from Ipanema", which was awarded a Grammy in 1965. Astrud Gilberto went on to be a popular bossa nova singer in the United States and internationally, being particularly popular in Japan. Although the best-known part of her career was from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, she had a singing career spanning over 30 years before retiring following the release of her last album in 2002.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Astrud Gilberto?
Astrud Gilberto was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Astrud Gilberto born?
Astrud Gilberto was born in Salvador.
What movies or shows has Astrud Gilberto been in?
Astrud Gilberto has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Get Yourself a College Girl (1964).
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