Cher

Cher:

• Full name: Cherilyn Sarkisian
• Birthdate: May 20, 1946
• Birthplace: El Centro, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer, actress, television personality
• Genres: Pop, rock, dance, folk
• Years active: 1963-present
• Labels: Imperial Records, Atco Records, Warner Bros. Records, Geffen Records, Reprise Records, Interscope Records
• Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

Biography:

Cher is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. She is also one of the most successful actresses, having won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Cannes Film Festival Award.

Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in El Centro, California. She began her career as a backup singer for Phil Spector's girl group the Ronettes. In 1964, she met Sonny Bono, and the two formed the pop duo Sonny & Cher. The duo released a number of hit songs, including "I Got You Babe" and "The Beat Goes On."

After Sonny & Cher broke up in 1974, Cher began a successful solo career. She released a number of hit songs, including "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves," "Half-Breed," and "Dark Lady." She also starred in a number of films, including "Silkwood" (1983), "Mask" (1985), and "Moonstruck" (1987).

In the 1990s, Cher continued to release successful albums and star in films. She also launched a successful Las Vegas residency show. In 2008, she released her first album in 12 years, "Cher." The album was a commercial success, and it helped to revive Cher's career.

Cher has continued to release music and star in films in recent years. She released her latest album, "Dancing Queen," in 2018. She also starred in the film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" (2018).

Discography:

• Studio albums:
  • "All I Really Want to Do" (1965)
  • "The Sonny Side of Cher" (1966)
  • "Cher" (1966)
  • "With Love, Cher" (1967)
  • "Backstage" (1968)
  • "3614 Jackson Highway" (1969)
  • "Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves" (1971)
  • "Foxy Lady" (1972)
  • "Bittersweet White Light" (1973)
  • "Half-Breed" (1973)
  • "Dark Lady" (1974)
  • "Stars" (1975)
  • "I'd Rather Believe in You" (1976)
  • "Cherished" (1977)
  • "Take Me Home" (1979)
  • "Prisoner" (1979)
  • "Cher" (1987)
  • "Heart of Stone" (1989)
  • "Love Hurts" (1991)
  • "It's a Man's World" (1995)
  • "Believe" (1998)
  • "Not.com.mercial" (2000)
  • "Living Proof" (2001)
  • "Closer to the Truth" (2013)
  • "Dancing Queen" (2018)

Awards:

• Academy Award for Best Actress - "Moonstruck" (1987)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy - "Moonstruck" (1987)
• Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance - "Believe" (1999)
• Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - "The Cher Show" (1975)