Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Cape Verdean Creole
Children
4 children
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Cesária Évora is known for acting.
Born in Mindelo, Portuguese Cape Verde (died at age 70).
5 awards including Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album.
Cesária Évora has 4 credits in our database.
Filmography (4)
AWARDS (9)
B
Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
2010
WON
B
Knight of the Legion of Honour
2009
WON
B
Victory of the album of traditional musics or musics of the world
2004
WON
G
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album
2003
WON
Biography
Cesária Évora was a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter. She received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d'Amor. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing without shoes, she was known as the "Queen of Morna".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Cesária Évora?
Cesária Évora was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Cesária Évora born?
Cesária Évora was born in Mindelo, Portuguese Cape Verde.
What movies or shows has Cesária Évora been in?
Cesária Évora has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tchindas (2015), Tender is the wolf (2007), Black Dju (1997), Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional (1993).
What is Cesária Évora known for?
Cesária Évora is primarily known as an actor. Cesária Évora was a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter. She received a Grammy Award in 2004 for her album Voz d'Amor. Nicknamed the "Barefoot Diva" for performing…
Where can I find more information about Cesária Évora?
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