Gloria María Fajardo García was born September 1 , 1957 in Havana , Cuba , to Jose and Gloria Fajardo .
Her roots are 90 miles away from where she lives . But she also holds them very close to her : in her heart . Gloria Estefan , a pop music superstar both in English and in Spanish , has never forgotten the island she came from . Her new musical production , “ 90 Millas ” ( 90 Miles ), from which the single ‘ No Llores ’ can already be heard , is so important for Gloria because it ’ s like the return home .
“ 90 Millas ,” scheduled for release on September 18 , was produced by Emilio Estefan , Gloria ’ s husband and the main driving force behind Latin music in the U . S . The record is a collection of 14 original songs in Spanish that pay tribute to the roots of Cuban music , while at the same time injecting a modern sensibility to the traditional rhythms .
Gloria , whose father had been a political prisoner , enjoyed her childhood and adolescence in Miami , the city where she studied communications and psychology and in which she still resides . At age 18 , this music lover was invited to sing at a wedding with a local band called Miami Latin Boys . The gathering , in which she would meet the group ’ s young leader , Emilio Estefan , would mark the beginning of a radical change in her life .
That hit machine in the making would be signed by record label CBS Discos in 1980 , and from there they would release seven albums over the next seven years . That same year , Nayib , Gloria and Emilio ’ s first son , would be born to the couple who had gotten married in 1978 .
On March 20 , 1990 , while sleeping in her tour bus , the vehicle was involved in a horrible accident , and Gloria was severely hurt . With her back fractured , Gloria would have to spend almost an entire year in agonizing physical therapy and surgery , having two titanium rods implanted at each side of her spine . Against all hope , Gloria surprised the world when she appeared on the American Music Awards in 1991 , singing with great emotion a new composition , ‘ Coming Out Of The Dark .’ That song was followed by the album “ Into The Light ,” and by a huge 17-country tour attended by more than 10 million people .
Gloria Estefan is an exemplary role model , as a human being and as an artist , who has received innumerable awards and distinctions . Gloria was also given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was awarded the Ellis Island Congressional Medal of Honor . This award constitutes the highest honor that can be bestowed on a naturalized U . S . citizen .
Gloria and Emilio Estefan also own a number of business establishments , including seven Cuban-themed restaurants ( Bongos Cuban Café ). Gloria Estefan was appointed to the board of directors for Univision Communications Inc . in 2007 , according to Hispanic Market Weekly . The Estefans ’ estimated net worth as of 2007 was approximately $ 500 million , according to an article in People En Español magazine ( February 2007 ). In June of 2009 , Gloria Estefan and her husband , producer Emilio Estefan , bought a “ very small ” ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins .
Aries ( March 21 – April 19 ) Hola Aries ! El romance is on the forefront for you . There are many happy circumstances surrounding your future y this is connected to a far off place . There is the possibility that you might be looking into taking a short trip to a long distance place . You could bring to your life some obstacles if you act too quickly y you could get hurt . Someone from your home , that has your best interest at heart , could make you aware of using more prudence con esto . An amigo / amiga could bring to you some information that might have some hidden deception in it .
Taurus ( April 20 – May 20 ) Hola Taurus ! Your casa is in the spotlight right now ! There are many good things occurring in this part of your vida y you are feeling great ! You have a lot of mental energy and are eager to “ atacar ” intellectual or conceptual problemas . You are likely to come up with a clever business idea , especially if you brainstorm con otros . You also tend to make up your mente very quickly y decisively now and to put your ideas into acción .
Gemini ( May 21 – June 21 ) Hola Gemini ! Comunicación is the key palabra for you right now . You could be the recipient of very good news concerning your future with your mate as suerte seems to be surrounding these happenings . There are many sudden changes with your goals y you could be shifting your views en vida . There are some adjustments that have to be made in your area of joint financial interest so you could repair any damage that your money losses have caused you en el pasado . You need to use more restraint con tu personal income .
Cancer ( June 22 – July 22 ) Hola Cancer ! This is likely to be a time of considerable frustration y discouragement para usted . You are unusually sensitive to criticism of your efforts y to the limitations and restraints that your responsibilities entail . Fighting with authority figures or lashing out at others who restrict you in any way is a strong posibilidad . A sense of struggle or of being overwhelmed by obstacles and blockages is likely to characterize este período . Be patient y don ’ t demand too much of yourself . Work quietly y steadily and rely only on your own recursos .
Leo ( July 23 – Aug . 22 ) Hola Leo ! Sus procesos mentales are speeded up now . You grasp new concepts muy fácilmente , but you tend to be impatient with slower minds or the usual , previsible rutina . Nervous restlessness , impulsive or erratic behavior or speech , rushing , or coming to a conclusion too quickly es probable en este momento . Un amigo o un conocido could bring to you some issues that can cause you some ansiedad in dealing with your querido / querida . You have many opportunities so do not let these ansiedades bring you down .
Virgo ( Aug . 23 – Sept . 22 ) Hola Virgo ! This is a time for getting a little loose y wild with friends , ir a bailar , or doing something out of the ordinary that is stimulating y diversión . You meet interesting new people and are more open to people who are quite diferente de ti . Una oportunidad for a romance may arise which is likely to be exciting , aunque de corta duración . You will need to make some adjustments on this matter . Trust your judgment as this could work for your personal gain en el long run .
Libra ( Sept . 23 – Oct . 23 ) Hola Libra ! Un amigo o un vecino could put you in touch with someone that could be your future querido / querida . Habrá mucho ilusión surrounding this oportunidad . There are some obstacles that you could encounter if you go into this too quickly . You should watch for your tendency to have angry flare-ups as this could put a damper on your social life . You are having muchas oportunidades to show your talents y some unexpected gain could come your way through your employment place .
Scorpio ( Oct . 24 – Nov . 21 ) Hola Scorpio ! The spotlight is on your goals y ambitions en your vida . There is much luck connected to this area that could bring you some honors y popularity . All this is going through your thoughts as you wish to work toward changes in your personal income . There is much action occurring at your work place that could present some obstacles for you in reaching your goals . Watch out that your anger does not override your discretion as this could be detrimental for you . You may receive news that could cause you some emotional upsets concerning your outside resources . There is a hidden lesson for you in this related to the way you come across cuando se comunica .
Sagittarius ( Nov . 22-Dec . 21 ) Hola Sagittarius ! Existe la posibilidad that you might undertake a far away trip of a short duration connected to an investment . There could be some tension connected to this and there could be some money restrictions attached to it that could affect your dinero . You could have some mental anxiety attached to your querido / querida as clarity is lacking on this money making matter . This new investment could bring a big change in your life and it might be the lucky break that you have been hoping for .
Capricorn ( Dec . 22 – Jan . 19 ) Hola Capricorn ! Your thoughts turn to love and this is a favorable time to bring out any concerns you have en las relaciones personales . Agreements and cooperation can be achieved easily now . You readily discuss your personal needs y desires . Also , you are more aware of beauty and may want to rearrange your decor or buy something to beautify your surroundings .
Aquarius ( Jan . 20 – Feb . 18 ) Hola Aquarius ! The spotlight is on your area of marriage y partnerships . There is much buena suerte riding on this area of your life right now and the future looks very promising . Tus amigos / amigas y acquaintances are also part of this picture as there have been many changes while you meet new people y stop seeing others . All these cambios are for the best . There is much illusion y glamour surrounding your life in spite of your being aware of differences between you y your querido / querida . Emotionally you could feel some agitation due to some adjustments that you have to make .
Pisces ( Feb . 19 – March 20 ) Hola Pisces ! Your area of work seems to be surrounded by good fortune from all angles . This could bring much improvement with your personal resources . The effective and prudent way in which you handle your resources could be fruitful as well . Su vida sigue a con muchos cambios and you are learning as you go along with these changes . Your ability to adapt to different circumstances is becoming a good asset for you . En su propio mundo privado you could be having some insecurity and worries as there are many things coming your way that are not clear enough for you . Esto vendrá a usted a su debido tiempo .