Gloria Estefan Wiki, Age, Height, Net Worth, Husband, Career

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and actress who has worked in the entertainment industry since 1975. She is regarded as one of the world’s most successful singers. She had always wanted to sing songs and play the guitar since she was a child. As a result, she decided to pursue a career as a singer. She began her career as a lead singer in the band Miami Latin Boys, where she found success. Know More about Gloria Estefan Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Relationship, Boyfriend, Career & Facts

Quick Facts

Who Is Gloria Estefan?

Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo was born in Havana, Cuba, on September 1, 1957. She is 66 years old as of 2024. Her father was José Fajardo, and her mother was Gloria Garcia. She was born into a middle-class family. Gloria has a younger sister named Rebecca as well. She is currently 67  years old and a Virgo.

How Tall Is Gloria Estefan?

Gloria Estefan is an American citizen. Her religious beliefs are Deism, and she was raised Catholic. She is of mixed racial origin, being White and Hispanic. She has Cuban, Spanish, and American ancestors. Aside from that, she is 4 feet and 104 inches (1.49m/149cm) tall and weighs approximately 58 kg (128lbs). She has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair, which complement her average body figure.

Gloria Estefan Childhood

Regarding her education, Gloria Estefan attended St. Michael-Archangel School as well as Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami. Furthermore, her father became gravely ill after her family relocated to the United States. She assisted her mother and supported her family by working as a teacher in a school.

Who Is Gloria Estefan’s Husband?

Gloria Estefan began dating Emilio Estefan in 1976, and they married on September 2, 1978, after dating for two years.
Nayib, their first son, was born on September 2, 1980, and Emily, their second daughter, was born on December 5, 1994. Their two children are both involved in the entertainment industry. Emily is a recording artist, while Nayib is a filmmaker.

Social Media

Gloria Estefan maintains a presence on social media. Her Instagram handle (@gloriaestefan) has 587 thousand followers, while her Twitter handles (@GloriaEstefan) have 540 thousand. Her Facebook page, meanwhile, has 1.16 million likes and 1.28 million followers.

How Did Gloria Estefan Pursue Her Career?

Gloria Estefan began her musical career while still a student. Emilio Estefan, the band’s lead singer and future husband was impressed by her voice and invited her to sing for his band. She later joined the band, which was renamed Miami Sound Machine. Gloria and her band released their first album, titled ‘Live Again Renacer,’ in 1977 on two different labels: Audiofon and RCA Victor. In 1980, they released a title-based album called ‘Miami Sound Machine,’ which was based on their band’s name. Similarly, they released numerous albums and songs, propelling them to international acclaim.

Gloria had her breakthrough moment with the band’s album ‘Let it Loose’ in 1987. This album was a worldwide success, as well as a best-seller in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Following that, in 1989, she released her first solo album, titled ‘Cuts Both Ways.’ This album was also a success, and she rose to prominence as a result. She then embarked on a solo tour in support of her debut album. During that time, she was hurt and suffered a fractured spine. She had to take a short break from her career as a result of the accident. She later made a comeback in 1991, performing at the American Music Awards with her single ‘Coming Out of the Dark.’

How Rich Is Gloria Estefan?

Gloria Estefan is an American singer and actress who is widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful singers. Her net worth is $500 million as of February 2024.