Celia Cruz Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Celia Cruz, born Ursula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso on October 21, 1925, in Havana, was a Cuban-American singer and one of the most famous Latin music artists of the 20th century. She gained fame in Cuba during the 1950s with her guaguancó songs and was known as 'La Guarachera de Cuba.' After moving to the U.S. in 1960, Cruz became a symbol of the Cuban exile community, contributing significantly to salsa music and recording numerous hits, including 'La Vida Es Un Carnaval.' She received multiple awards, including Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards.

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Meaning of the name - Celia

heavenly, blind

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October 21, 1925 Facts

Generation Group

Celia Cruz belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Havana

Place of Death: Fort Lee

Cause of Death: brain cancer

Occupation: singer | actor

Spouses: Pedro Knight

Employers: Sonora Matancera | Fania Records

Awards Received: Lo Nuestro Excellence Award | honorary doctor of the University of Miami | ASCAP Latin Heritage Award | Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album | International Latin Music Hall of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album | Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album | Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album | National Medal of Arts | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.