Amália Rodrigues

Amália, was a Portuguese fadista (fado singer) and actress. Known as the 'Rainha do Fado' ("Queen of Fado"), Rodrigues was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Amália remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in history.

• Known ForActing
• Born23 July 1920 (age 105)
• Place of BirthLisbon, Portugal