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Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan is a highly successful Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. An eight-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she's recognized as one of the greatest artists by VH1 and Billboard. Her record sales surpass 100 million globally, solidifying her status as one of the best-selling female singers ever.

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1930: Birth of Gloria Garcia

In 1930, Gloria García, Gloria Estefan's mother, was born.

1933: Birth of José Fajardo

In 1933, José Fajardo, Gloria Estefan's father, was born.

September 1, 1957: Gloria Estefan Born in Havana, Cuba

On September 1, 1957, Gloria Estefan, whose birth name was Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García, was born in Havana, Cuba. Her parents were José Fajardo and Gloria García.

September 1, 1957: Gloria Estefan Born

On September 1, 1957, Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García, later known as Gloria Estefan, was born in Havana, Cuba.

1957: Mercedes "Merci" Navarro Born

In 1957, Mercedes "Merci" Navarro, Gloria Estefan's cousin, was born. She would later meet Emilio Estefan, Jr. alongside Gloria.

1959: Fajardo Family Flees to Miami

In 1959, as a result of the Cuban Revolution, the Fajardo family, including Gloria Estefan, fled Cuba and settled in Miami.

1961: José Fajardo Participates in Bay of Pigs Invasion

In 1961, Gloria Estefan's father, José Fajardo, participated in the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion and was imprisoned in Cuba for nearly two years.

1963: Birth of Rebecca Fajardo

In 1963, Gloria Estefan's younger sister Rebecca, nicknamed Becky, was born.

1968: Estefan's Father Returns from Vietnam War

In 1968, Gloria Estefan's father returned from the Vietnam War and became ill with multiple sclerosis, attributed to Agent Orange exposure.

1974: Estefan Becomes a Naturalized US Citizen

In 1974, Gloria Estefan became a naturalized citizen of the United States under the name Gloria Garcia Fajardo.

1975: Estefan Meets Emilio Estefan, Jr.

In 1975, Gloria Estefan met Emilio Estefan, Jr. while performing at a church ensemble rehearsal.

1976: Romantic Involvement with Emilio Estefan

In 1976, Gloria Estefan became romantically involved with Emilio Estefan, the band leader of the Miami Sound Machine, later stating he was her first and only boyfriend.

1977: Miami Sound Machine Releases First Album

In 1977, Miami Sound Machine began recording and releasing various albums and 45s, with their first album being titled Live Again/Renacer.

September 1978: Marriage to Emilio Estefan

On September 2, 1978, Gloria Estefan married Emilio Estefan.

1978: Estefan Marries Emilio Estefan Jr.

In 1978, Gloria Estefan married Emilio Estefan Jr. after two years of dating, marking a significant personal milestone.

1979: Estefan Graduates from University of Miami

In 1979, Gloria Estefan graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in French, marking the completion of her formal education.

September 1980: Birth of Son, Nayib

On September 2, 1980, Gloria and Emilio Estefan's son, Nayib, was born.

1980: Death of José Fajardo

In 1980, José Fajardo, Gloria Estefan's father, passed away.

1984: Beginning of hits included in 'The Essential Gloria Estefan'

In 1984, Gloria Estefan started her journey of making hits that would be compiled in the album 'The Essential Gloria Estefan' released in 2006.

1984: Inducted into Iron Arrow Honor Society

In 1984, Gloria Estefan was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Miami.

1984: Miami Sound Machine Releases 'Eyes of Innocence'

In 1984, Miami Sound Machine released their first Epic/Columbia album, Eyes of Innocence, which featured the dance hit "Dr. Beat" and the ballad "I Need Your Love."

1985: Primitive Love Album Release and Success

In 1985, Miami Sound Machine released their successful album Primitive Love, which contained multiple Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Conga", "Words Get in the Way", and "Bad Boy".

1985: Miami Sound Machine's "Conga" Achieves Worldwide Success

In 1985, Miami Sound Machine, with Gloria Estefan as the lead singer, achieved worldwide success with their single "Conga", which became Estefan's signature song, marking a significant milestone in her career.

1985: Miami Sound Machine Continues Recording

Through 1985, the group Miami Sound Machine continued recording and issuing various works for Discos CBS International.

1987: Group Renamed Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine

In 1987, the group was redubbed as Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine with the release of their album Let It Loose.

1987: Release of Let It Loose

In 1987, the group's album, Let It Loose, went multi-platinum and featured hit songs like "Anything for You" and "1-2-3". Also in the same year, Estefan was given top billing and the band's name was changed to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine.

1988: Album Repackaged as Anything for You

In 1988, after the worldwide chart success of single "Anything for You", the Let It Loose album was repackaged as Anything for You.

1989: Estefan Rises to Solo Stardom

In 1989, Gloria Estefan rose to solo stardom with her debut solo album Cuts Both Ways.

1989: Solo Career and Release of Cuts Both Ways

In 1989, Gloria Estefan's group name was dropped and she was credited as a solo artist. In late 1989, Estefan released her best-selling album, Cuts Both Ways, which included hit singles.

1989: Reference to 'Get on Your Feet'

In April 2020, Gloria Estefan released "Put on Your Mask", a parody of her 1989 song "Get on Your Feet", with the lyrics changed to reflect the importance of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 1990: Estefan Injured in Bus Crash

In March 1990, Gloria Estefan sustained a life-threatening cervical fracture of her spine when her tour bus was involved in a crash near Scranton, Pennsylvania, marking a challenging moment in her career and personal life.

March 20, 1990: Estefan Critically Injured in Bus Crash

On March 20, 1990, while touring in support of Cuts Both Ways, Gloria Estefan suffered a fractured spine when a semi-truck crashed into her tour bus near Scranton, Pennsylvania. She underwent surgery and required a year of physical therapy to recover.

1990: Tour bus crash

In 1990, Gloria Estefan was in a tour bus crash. After the crash, doctors told her she would not be able to have any more children, however she gave birth to a daughter in 1994.

January 1991: Release of Into the Light and American Music Awards Performance

In January 1991, Gloria Estefan released the concept album Into the Light and performed "Coming Out of the Dark" at the American Music Awards to a standing ovation.

January 26, 1992: Estefan Performs at Super Bowl XXVI Halftime Show

On January 26, 1992, Gloria Estefan performed in the Super Bowl XXVI halftime show, marking a significant performance in her career.

1992: U.S. Delegation to the United Nations

In 1992, Gloria Estefan served as a public member of the U.S. Delegation to the 47th Session of the United Nations' General Assembly Opening Plenary.

May 1993: Ellis Island Medal of Honor

In May 1993, Gloria Estefan received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the highest award given to a naturalized U.S. citizen.

June 1993: Release of Spanish-Language Album Mi Tierra

In June 1993, Gloria Estefan released her first Spanish-language album Mi Tierra, which achieved significant success and earned her a Grammy Award.

September 1993: Release of First Christmas Album

In September 1993, Gloria Estefan released her first Christmas album, Christmas Through Your Eyes, which was also notable for being the first album not produced by her husband.

1993: Mi Tierra Wins Grammy Award

In 1993, Estefan's Spanish-language album, Mi Tierra, won the first of her three Grammy Awards for Best Tropical Latin Album, and was also the first Diamond album in Spain.

1993: Honorary Doctoral Degree from the University of Miami

In 1993, Gloria Estefan received an honorary doctoral degree in music from the University of Miami.

October 1994: Release of Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

In October 1994, Gloria Estefan released Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, a cover album featuring her favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s, which achieved commercial success.

December 1994: Birth of Daughter, Emily

On December 5, 1994, Gloria and Emilio Estefan's daughter, Emily, was born after Gloria was told she would not be able to have any more children.

1994: Musicares Person of the Year

In 1994, Gloria Estefan was named Musicares Person of the Year.

1994: Reference to album 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me'

In September 2013, Gloria Estefan's album 'The Standards' reached No. 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart, marking her first top 20 album since 1994's Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me.

1995: Release of Abriendo Puertas

In 1995, Estefan released her second Spanish-language album, Abriendo Puertas, which earned her a Grammy Award.

July 1996: Evolution World Tour Launch

In July 1996, Gloria Estefan embarked on her first tour in five years, named the Evolution World Tour, covering the U.S., Canada, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia.

1996: Billboard Spirit of Hope Award

In 1996, Gloria Estefan was honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award for her philanthropic work for the first time.

1997: Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement

In 1997, Gloria Estefan received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

February 1998: Elmopalooza Television Special

In February 1998, Gloria Estefan appeared in the ABC television special "Elmopalooza", where she performed the song "Mambo, I, I, I".

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June 2, 1998: Release of 'Gloria!' album

On June 2, 1998, Gloria Estefan released her eighth solo album, Gloria!. The album, which blended disco with Salsa music percussion and Latin flavor, peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold.

1998: Reference to 'Gloria!' album

In September 2011, Gloria Estefan released "Miss Little Havana". She described the album as resembling her 1998 hit album Gloria!.

1999: Appearance in 'Music of the Heart' film

In 1999, Gloria Estefan appeared in the live-action film Music of the Heart.

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1999: Super Bowl Halftime Performance and 'Music of My Heart' Release

In 1999, Gloria Estefan performed in the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show. Also in 1999, she performed with 'N Sync on the single "Music of My Heart," featured in the film Music of the Heart, and released a Latin hit with So Pra Contrariar, "Santo Santo".

May 2000: Release of 'Alma Caribeña' album

In May 2000, Gloria Estefan released 'Alma Caribeña' (Caribbean Soul), her third Spanish-language album focusing on Caribbean rhythms, featuring Latin Hits such as "No Me Dejes De Querer", "Como Me Duele Perderte", and "Por Un Beso".

2000: Appearance in 'For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story'

In 2000, Gloria Estefan appeared in the live-action film 'For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story'.

February 2001: Grammy Award for 'Alma Caribeña'

In February 2001, Gloria Estefan's album 'Alma Caribeña' earned her a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album.

2002: Honorary Law Degree from Barry University

In 2002, Barry University in Miami bestowed upon Gloria Estefan an honorary law degree.

2002: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Medallion of Excellence

In 2002, Gloria Estefan received the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Medallion of Excellence for Community Service.

2003: Ending of hits included in 'The Essential Gloria Estefan'

In 2003, Gloria Estefan continued making hits that would be compiled in the album 'The Essential Gloria Estefan' released in 2006.

2003: Release of 'Unwrapped' album

In 2003, Gloria Estefan released the album Unwrapped, promoting it with a tour across Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

April 2004: Guest Mentor on American Idol

In April 2004, Gloria Estefan appeared on the Fox Broadcasting Company's program "American Idol" as a guest mentor for the contestants during Latin Week.

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July 30, 2004: Launch of Live & Re-Wrapped Tour

On July 30, 2004, Gloria Estefan embarked on the Live & Re-Wrapped Tour in support of the album Unwrapped, starting in Hidalgo, Texas.

2005: Emilio Estefan Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2005, Emilio Estefan, Gloria's husband, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame adjacent to hers.

2005: Selena Tribute and 'Dr. Pressure' Release

In 2005, Gloria Estefan participated in Selena ¡VIVE!, a tribute concert, performing "I Could Fall in Love". Also that year, she sang "Young Hearts Run Free" on the Desperate Housewives soundtrack, and the club mash-up "Dr. Pressure" was released.

2005: Publication of The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog

In 2005, Gloria Estefan wrote her first children's book, "The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog".

The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog
The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog

October 2006: Release of 'The Essential Gloria Estefan' compilation

In October 2006, Sony released the compilation album 'The Essential Gloria Estefan', featuring her hits from 1984 to 2003. To promote the album, Estefan made several radio and television appearances.

2006: Publication of Noelle's Treasure Tale

In 2006, Gloria Estefan released her second children's book, "Noelle's Treasure Tale", which reached No. 3 on the New York Times Bestseller list for children's books.

Noelle's Treasure Tale: A New Magically Mysterious Adventure
Noelle's Treasure Tale: A New Magically Mysterious Adventure

September 2007: Release of '90 Millas' album

In September 2007, Gloria Estefan released the Spanish album '90 Millas', produced by Emilio Estefan and Gaitan Bros, alluding to the distance between Miami and Cuba. The album peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.

2007: Honorary Doctorate and Commencement Address at Berklee College of Music

In 2007, Gloria Estefan and her husband received honorary doctoral degrees in music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and she delivered the commencement address to the graduating class.

2007: Appointment to Univision Communications Inc. Board of Directors

In 2007, Gloria Estefan was appointed to the board of directors for Univision Communications Inc.

2007: Death of Mercedes Navarro

In 2007, Mercedes Navarro, Gloria Estefan's cousin, passed away.

March 2008: Parade Magazine Report on Who's Sorry Now?

In March 2008, Parade magazine reported that filming for the biographical film "Who's Sorry Now?", starring Gloria Estefan as Connie Francis, was scheduled to begin in late 2008.

November 2008: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year

In November 2008, Gloria Estefan was named the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards, becoming the first female singer to receive this award. She also won the Latin Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Album for "90 Millas", and Best Tropical Song for "Píntame De Colores", her first Grammy Award for a song.

2008: Performances and 90 Millas World Tour

In 2008, Gloria Estefan appeared on American Idol, performed at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, Casino Rama, and started her 90 Millas World Tour with concerts in London, Rotterdam, Belfast, Aruba, and Spain. She also performed a benefit concert at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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2008: Publication of Estefan Kitchen cookbook

In 2008, Gloria Estefan collaborated with her husband Emilio on a cookbook titled "Estefan Kitchen", featuring 60 traditional Cuban recipes.

Estefan Kitchen
Estefan Kitchen

2008: Cameo Appearance in 'Marley & Me'

In 2008, Gloria Estefan made a cameo appearance with her husband in the film 'Marley & Me'.

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2008: Opening of Costa d'Este hotel

In 2008, Gloria and Emilio Estefan opened Costa d'Este, one of their two hotels, in Vero Beach.

March 2009: BMI Icon Award

On March 12, 2009, Gloria Estefan was honored as a BMI Icon at the 16th annual BMI Latin Awards, with her catalog including 22 BMI Latin and Pop Awards and 11 BMI Million-Air Awards.

June 2009: Minor Ownership Stake in Miami Dolphins

In June 2009, Gloria Estefan and her husband became the first Hispanics to buy a minor ownership stake in an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins.

July 2009: Summer Pops Music Festival Headliner

On 27 July 2009, Gloria Estefan headlined at the Summer Pops Music Festival in Liverpool as part of her "farewell tour" of Latin America and South America.

December 2009: Who's Sorry Now? Film Project Dropped

In December 2009, the biographical film project "Who's Sorry Now?" was dropped due to irreconcilable differences between Connie Francis and Gloria Estefan regarding the film's writer.

March 2010: 'Somos El Mundo' Release and Calle Ocho March

In March 2010, Gloria Estefan released "Somos El Mundo", a Spanish-language version of Michael Jackson's "We Are the World" for Haitian relief. On 24 March 2010, Estefan also led a march in Miami supporting Cuba's Las Damas de Blanco.

April 2010: Star in Las Vegas Walk of Stars

In April 2010, Gloria Estefan and her husband received a star in the "Walk of Stars" in Las Vegas for their contribution to the music industry.

April 2011: The X Factor Audition Appearance

On 7 April 2011, Gloria Estefan made an unannounced appearance at The X Factor auditions in Miami, offering encouragement to the participants.

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April 2011: Billboard Spirit of Hope Award

On April 28, 2011, Gloria Estefan was honored with the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award for her philanthropic work for the second time.

May 2011: 'Wepa' Premiere

On 31 May 2011, Gloria Estefan's song "Wepa", the first single from the album 'Miss Little Havana', premiered at AmericanAirlines Arena in a special music video for the Miami Heat.

June 2011: Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Induction and Concert

In June 2011, Gloria Estefan was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and performed at a special concert on 17 June 2011 to benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute's education programs.

September 2011: Release of 'Miss Little Havana' Album

On 27 September 2011, Gloria Estefan's dance-oriented album 'Miss Little Havana' was released in the U.S., with the physical CD available exclusively at Target.

November 2011: Hosting 'Gloria Estefan's Latin Beat' on BBC Radio 2

In November 2011, Gloria Estefan began hosting 'Gloria Estefan's Latin Beat', a seven-part series for BBC Radio 2 in the United Kingdom that explores the history of Latin music.

June 2012: Becoming a Grandmother

In June 2012, Gloria Estefan became a grandmother when her son, Nayib, and his wife welcomed a son.

August 2012: Starring in 'The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep'

In August 2012, Gloria Estefan starred in the CW Network reality show 'The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep' alongside Joe Jonas, Nelly and John Rich.

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April 2013: TEDx Via della Conciliazione Speaker

On April 19, 2013, Gloria Estefan spoke at TEDx Via della Conciliazione on the theme "Religious freedom today".

May 2013: Collaboration on Paul Anka's 'Duets' album

In May 2013, Gloria Estefan appeared on Paul Anka's Duets album with the song "Think I'm in Love Again".

September 2013: Release of 'The Standards' album

In September 2013, Gloria Estefan released 'The Standards', featuring collaborations with Laura Pausini, Dave Koz and Joshua Bell, and a selection of songs from the Great American Songbook.

April 2014: Honored at "Power of Love Event"

In April 2014, Gloria Estefan and her husband were honored at the "Power of Love Event for Keep Memory Alive" in Las Vegas, with a musical tribute from artists like Ricky Martin and Rita Moreno.

April 2014: Induction into Iron Arrow Honor Society

In April 2014, Gloria Estefan was tapped into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the University of Miami's highest honor society.

2014: Caribbean American Mover and Shakers Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2014, Gloria Estefan and her husband received a Caribbean American Mover and Shakers Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to the Hispanic and multicultural community.

June 2015: Chicago Premiere of 'On Your Feet!'

In June 2015, the musical 'On Your Feet!' premiered at the Oriental Theater in Chicago, running from June 17, 2015 to July 5, 2015.

June 2015: Release of 'Soy Mujer' compilation

On 23 June 2015, Gloria Estefan released the compilation 'Soy Mujer', which consists of Estefan's Spanish-language hits.

July 2015: 'On Your Feet!' Chicago Run Ends

In July 2015, specifically July 5, 2015, the musical 'On Your Feet!' concluded its run at the Oriental Theater in Chicago.

October 2015: 'On Your Feet!' Broadway Preview

In October 2015, specifically October 5, 2015, preview shows of the musical 'On Your Feet!' opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre prior to its official release.

November 2015: Presidential Medal of Freedom

In November 2015, it was announced that Gloria Estefan, along with her husband, would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her contributions to American music.

November 2015: Broadway Premiere of 'On Your Feet!'

On November 5, 2015, the jukebox musical 'On Your Feet!', about the life of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, premiered on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre after preview shows starting October 5, 2015.

2015: Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

In 2015, Gloria Estefan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2017: Kennedy Center Honors

In 2017, Gloria Estefan became the first Cuban American to be named as one of the Kennedy Center Honorees.

2017: Honorary Member of Sigma Alpha Iota

In 2017, Gloria Estefan was made an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, a music Greek organization for women, and was initiated at the Sigma Chi Chapter at University of Miami.

2017: Death of Gloria Garcia

In 2017, Gloria García, Gloria Estefan's mother, passed away.

March 2019: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

On March 14, 2019, Gloria Estefan and her husband were awarded the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, becoming the first married couple and first of Hispanic descent to receive the prize.

June 2019: 'On Your Feet!' Plays at The Curve and Moves to London Coliseum

In June 2019, the musical 'On Your Feet!' played at The Curve in Leicester, UK before moving to the West End's London Coliseum.

August 2019: Closure of Bongos Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs

In August 2019, the Estefans closed their restaurant Bongos Cuban Cafe, which had been located at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World for 22 years.

August 2019: 'On Your Feet!' Plays at The London Coliseum Ends

In August 2019, the musical 'On Your Feet!' ended it's run at the West End's London Coliseum.

February 2020: Opening of Estefan's Kitchen at Margaritaville Resort Orlando

In February 2020, the Estefans reimagined their previous restaurant and opened Estefan's Kitchen at the Sunset Walk at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

April 2020: Release of "Put on Your Mask"

In April 2020, Gloria Estefan released "Put on Your Mask", a parody of her 1989 song "Get on Your Feet", with the lyrics changed to reflect the importance of wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 2020: Release of 'We Needed Time'

In May 2020, Gloria Estefan wrote and released "We Needed Time" to reflect her feelings around the COVID-19 global pandemic. The video was shot in Star Island, Miami.

June 2020: Release of 'Cuando Hay Amor'

On 12 June 2020, Gloria Estefan released "Cuando Hay Amor", the first single from her upcoming album titled Brazil305, which will re-record her music catalog with Brazilian rhythms and contain four new songs.

2020: Co-hosting Red Table Talk: The Estefans

In 2020, Gloria Estefan began co-hosting "Red Table Talk: The Estefans", a spin-off of the Watch talk show Red Table Talk, alongside her daughter Emily Estefan and niece Lili Estefan.

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2021: Voice role in Vivo

In 2021, Gloria Estefan voiced the character of Marta Sandoval in the animated film "Vivo", which features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and was released in theaters and on Netflix.

June 2022: 'Father of the Bride' Remake Premiere on HBO Max

On 16 June 2022, Gloria Estefan starred in a made-for-TV movie on HBO in the remake of "Father of the Bride" with Andy Garcia. The film had a Latin/Cuban America twist, which premiered on HBO Max.

December 2022: Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional

In December 2022, Gloria Estefan served as a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

2022: Induction into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

In 2022, Gloria Estefan was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2022: Release of 'Estefan Family Christmas' album

In 2022, the Estefans released a Christmas album titled Estefan Family Christmas, featuring Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily, and her grandson.

January 20, 2023: Release of 'Gonna Be You' soundtrack single

On January 20, 2023, the soundtrack single "Gonna Be You" from the film 80 for Brady was released, written by Diane Warren, and performed by Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry and Gloria Estefan.

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June 2023: Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

In June 2023, Gloria Estefan was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the first Hispanic to achieve this honor.

2023: Commonwealth Awards of Distinguished Service

In 2023, Gloria Estefan was honored for her public service at the 44th annual Commonwealth Awards of Distinguished Service, recognizing her philanthropic commitment.