Biography
Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has been named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by both VH1 and Billboard. Estefan's record sales exceed 75 million worldwide, making her the second best selling female latin artist in history and one of the best-selling female singers of all...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
2025
as Grandma Gigi
Gabby heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession,...

Diane Warren: Relentless
2025
as Self
An intimate look at the life, career and process of one of the most accomplished songwriters of all time, Diane Warren.

Brisa
2024
as Self
Brisa de Angulo Losada, a survivor and advocate for other victims of childhood sexual violence, took her decades-long fight for justice all the way to...
American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special
2024
as Self
An evening celebrating half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history.

Homenaje María Teresa Campos
2024

Heartbreakers at the BBC
2023
as Self (archive footage)
A selection of classic heartbreaking BBC performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, Taylor S...

Jose Feliciano: Behind This Guitar
2022
as Self
The official documentary on the life and continuing career of singer-songwriter and guitarist Jose Feliciano - the world’s greatest living guitarist, ...

Soul of a Nation Presents Mi Gente: Groundbreakers and Changemakers
2022
as Self
We're spotlighting key figures in the Hispanic and Latin American community, including music icon Gloria Estefan, actor Diego Luna and Hall of Fame ba...

Father of the Bride
2022
as Ingrid Herrera
A father comes to grips with his daughter’s upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American family...

Carlos Rivera: leyendas
2022
as Self

Miami Wild
2022
as Narrator
The stories of American cities are inextricably linked with the tales of immigrants, making their lives there. And Miami is no exception – in the last...

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2022
as Self
The nation’s library, musical artists and American leaders honored pop music icon Lionel Richie in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, a...

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021
as Self
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

Vivo
2021
as Marta Sandoval (voice)
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba
2021
as Self

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
as Self
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award...

Latin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music
2021
as Self - Performer

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021
as Self - Guest
For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools...

Siempre, Luis
2020
as Self (archive footage)
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Lu...

Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
2018
as Self
“Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones,” is a star-studded evening that celebrates the life and legacy of the icon. In celebration of such a le...

America's Musical Journey
2018
as Self
"AMERICA'S MUSICAL JOURNEY" celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking that characterize America, as told through the story ...

A Change of Heart
2017
as Dr. Fajardo
Discouraged with cards that life has felt him, Hank is a man whose circumstances have steered him to fear change, but his town is adhering less to tra...

First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb
2015
as Self - Host
An all-star cast performs the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb; songs include "New York, New York" and "Cabaret."

The Latin Explosion: A New America
2015
as Self
With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the...

A MusiCares Tribute to Carole King
2015
as Self
On January 24, 2014, Carole King was honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Carole and a cast of superstar ...

The Magic of the Diary of Anne Frank
2015
as Self
Dutch presenter Astrid Joosten travels the world to find out why Anne Frank's written words in her diary still inspires hope and regardless of own cir...

Santana: Corazón Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It
2014
as Self
Includes the concert film, a “making of the concert” 30 minute documentary film shot in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Guadalajara, entitled “L...

The Latino List
2011
as Self
Documentary film interviews leading Latinos on race, identity, and achievement.

A Step from Heaven
2009
as Self
Juan Angel Ruiz suffered a tragic accident that left his life and health in permanent risk but his spirit untouched. Over the past 14 years he has lea...

Celia: The Queen
2008
as Self

Selena ¡Vive!
2005
as Self - Performer
Tribute to Selena Quintinilla-Perez, featuring musical performances and archive footage.

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Gr...

Gloria Estefan: Live and Unwrapped
2004
as Self
The Live & Unwrapped is the fifth special concert by Gloria Estefan, the show was made at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas as part of the to...

Celia Cruz | ¡Azúcar!
2004
as Self
Hosted by Pop and Latin singing sensations Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony, this all-star tribute honors the undisputed Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, an...

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
2003
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment i...

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
as Self
The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September...

All the Way... A Decade of Song and Video
2001
as Self (archive footage)
"All the Way... A Decade of Song & Video" is Celine Dion's sixth home video release. It's a collection of her English music videos, released on Februa...

For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story
2000
as Emilia
In the early 1970s, Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (Andy Garcia) is torn between his own musical dreams and the dreams of his wife, Marianela (Mía Ma...

Gloria Estefan - Live in Atlantis
2000
as Self
Shot at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas, Gloria Estefan's Live in Atlantis features the hits "Coming Out of the Dark," "Oye," and "Mi Tierra." The D...

Music of the Heart
1999
as Isabel
Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids.

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999
as Self
The Pavarotti & Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo concert was held on June 1, 1999, and raised $1 million for War Child programs to aid young refugees ...

Little Angelita
1999
as Narrator (voice)
A little girl finds out her big voice can come in handy in an emergency.

Gloria Estefan: Live by Request
1998
as Self
Latin pop singer Gloria Estefan performs on the A&E special Live by Request where the set list is determined by viewers requests.

Gloria Estefan: Don't Stop
1998
as Self - Vocals
Don’t Stop! is an all-access, no-holds-barred look into the dynamic world of pop megastar Gloria Estefan, as she takes you “behind the scenes” on her ...

VH1: Divas Live
1998
as Self - Performer
The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Shani...
Quincy Jones...The First 50 Years
1998
as Self
The composer-arranger-producer is honored in a tribute taped in 1997.

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Self
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.

Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
1997
as Self
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the most magical place on earth!
Gloria Estefan: The Best of
1997
as cantante, actriz y compositora

Gloria Estefan: The Evolution Tour Live In Miami
1996
as Self
Latin pop superstar Gloria Estefan brings the crowd to their feet in this concert video, shot at a performance in her hometown of Miami in September 1...

1996 VH1 Honors
1996
as self
In 1996, VH1 organized a benefit concert for Witness with Human Rights First. Robin Williams filmed a moving message for the concert on the power of i...

Somos un solo pueblo
1995
as Self
Presents a bit of the history of the migration of our people, people who came out opening new horizons and looking for new destinations. During that a...

Gloria Estefan - Everlasting Gloria!
1995
as Self

Aretha Franklin: Duets
1993
as Self
A chance to hear admirers including Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, PM Dawn, Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart sharing a stage with the Queen ...

Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
1992
as Self - Chanteuse

The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland
1992
as Self - Performer
On April 11, 1992, The Grand Opening of Euro Disney aired on CBS, offering viewers a spectacular, entertainment-filled evening as well as a special “s...

Gloria Estefan – Into the Light World Tour
1992
as Self
Nine countries… 100 cities… millions of fans... and they've been waiting! Capture live over a two-night period in May, 1991 at the Ahoy Arena in Holla...
Sid & Marty Krofft's Redeye Express
1988
TV special with Ron Reagan as the owner of the Redeye Express, a nightclub featuring comedy acts, music and celebrities portrayed by the Krofft puppet...

Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
as Self
Television special focused on magic acts in the Magic Kingdom

Club Med
1986
as Self
Various romantic entanglements occur among the week's visitors to a Club Med resort in Ixtapa, Mexico. The "chef du village" is shocked when a former ...
Revolution's Daughter
N/A
as Self
A deep dive into the lives and experiences of those impacted by the Fidel Castro era in Cuba.

On Your Feet!
N/A
Music, Producer
A film adaptation of the Broadway musical based on the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.