Gloria Estefan Hero

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Maya Angelou once said, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.”

Some of the qualities of a hero are courage, selflessness, humility, patience, and caring. A hero leaves a positive imprint on the world, and affects everyone around them.

Gloria Estefan is a hero to many people. Ever since 1980, she has left a permanent mark on Latin-American culture.

Gloria Estefan was born on September 1, 1957, in Havana, Cuba. As a toddler, Gloria fled Cuba with her family. In 1975 she met keyboardist Emilio Estefan who led a band called the Miami Latin Boys. Gloria became the lead singer and the band was changed to the Miami Sound Machine. They later went on to score several Top 10 hits in the 1980s and