Pop Princess: The Story of Irene Cara Part 1

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  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
  • This is the KUT-NUP Productions presentation of a documentary which focuses on the life and career of the actress, singer, dancer and songwriter.
    The Academy award, Grammy award, Golden Globe, Daytime Emmy, Image award, People's Choice award and Obie award winner's life and career are examined in this provocative film. Some of the footage is sub-par due to the fact that we had limited resources to work with. Any comments and/or criticism are welcomed. We hope you enjoy! Sincerely, the producers.

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  • @irenecara3572
    @irenecara3572 9 лет назад +556

    I am still amazed how he got all this footage on me. My mother doesn't even have this stuff on me-(LoL) By the way-there's no T in my name and my dad's name was Gaspar not Jaspar!!

    • @kutnup
      @kutnup  9 лет назад +43

      +Irene Cara , Sorry about your Dad's name. The narrator was guessing on that. We didn't realize until after it was complete that he pronounce his name wrong. Don Clark, the narrator has since passed away. He was a local news reporter that did this as a favor because he was such a big fan or yours. He will be missed. As for the T, we picked that up from several sources that had stories about you. I wasn't sure about using it then, I should have followed my first mind. Sorry again. I tried posting Part 3 several times but RUclips keeps taking it down because of copyright issues.

    • @jeannienebaker
      @jeannienebaker 9 лет назад +19

      Omg!! Hey! Huge fan!

    • @revenvishcashie
      @revenvishcashie 9 лет назад +15

      +Irene Cara you're a Top Performer,Solid Gold, your name will tell us all, there's only 1 face to remember, none other than, Amazingly, Gorgeously Awesomely beautifuly talented Irene CARA ( Face in English)

    • @reggiebanks3607
      @reggiebanks3607 9 лет назад +23

      Omg Ms Cara you're simply a LEGEND!!! I was born in 92 but I love the 80s and I love You

    • @andrewmccoy9269
      @andrewmccoy9269 7 лет назад +13

      God bless you Irene

  • @daisymarrero8404
    @daisymarrero8404 2 года назад +17

    I never knew she had done so much work before and after "FAME" sadly never truly got the recognition she deserved R.I.P Bronx starlet 😢🙏🏽💔🌹

  • @jeffreyforti7558
    @jeffreyforti7558 2 года назад +45

    I have always loved and respected Irene Cara. She was an enormous talent. She won an Academy Award. Thank you God for this great talent and rest her soul!

    • @sr2291
      @sr2291 2 года назад

      You don't get there without help from someone.

  • @AnahuarqueQuintanilla
    @AnahuarqueQuintanilla 2 года назад +16

    A latin heritage! How proud for her representing our culture as as every little girl from all nationalities whom she inspired as shall continue to inspire. Rest in peace legend!

    • @Chanel8-i1n7n
      @Chanel8-i1n7n Год назад

      latin market did not even acknowledge her.JLO is the higest paid latino star.shakria christina AGUILERA has won many awards in the latin pop .afro latino dont get a look .racismo en el mercado latino. como se dice poor el color de la piel en ingles? afro latina no son reconocidos.

  • @lokomusic1971
    @lokomusic1971 2 года назад +15

    RIP Irene Cara .. What a talent!!! WOOOW she was the whole package ... that singing scene with Philip Michael Thomas is out of this world, what an a amazing duo!!! ... didn't know Michael Thomas had those pipes!!!

  • @jazzsoul1695
    @jazzsoul1695 2 года назад +4

    This is adorable! Especially her singing as a child.

  • @DEKMAN99
    @DEKMAN99 2 года назад +10

    The power at be blackball her. She was on her way to be a superstar.

  • @SuperSoulSeeker
    @SuperSoulSeeker 6 лет назад +23

    The original Sparkle is love. That scene with Irene and PMT just melts me.

  • @milesandcoffee
    @milesandcoffee 2 года назад +15

    RIP Miss Irene Cara and thanks for sharing your talents and passion with us!

  • @carajssavannahga
    @carajssavannahga 2 года назад +5

    RIP my favorite as a child of 1970s. She made it so wonderful. I loved she had my name when I was little Cara. I watched Electric Company when I was in kindergarten.

  • @sharoneh8929
    @sharoneh8929 2 года назад +23

    Remembering Irene Cara, super talented with amazing artistry! What a gift, love her movies; Sparkle is my favorite and out here on my own favorite song... Rest in Peace ❤️❤️❤️🎹🎹🎹🎤🎤🎤

    • @jbyesterday3959
      @jbyesterday3959 2 года назад +5

      Agree 100%. I've loved "Out Here On My Own" since I first heard it (in real time), which makes me so sad hearing it now. Rest in Peace and Love Irene ❤🙏

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 2 года назад +4

      Irene Cara has always had so very much grace and beauty about herself. She doesn't extremely very gifted artist when it came to her so I'm ready being an actor and being a singer. I mean you have always been the city in my head that I never had, even though we never met I enjoyed watching you tremendously on screen I don't even remember how many times I've watched sparkle, I remember going to see this movie with friends and my mom. After five times I haven't seen the movie my mother was only had to drag me out and I had tears in my eyes saying mom can't wait to see it one more time. I was right there with you as a fan who looked up to you and all of your other endeavors as well. And winning your Oscar for best original, oh my gosh you would have thought that I had one that award. Yes you are older than myself and I truly truly looked up to you for much grace that you exhibited as being person who you are. And I write this comment as a closure I do want to say that you will never ever be forgotten, not only in my eyes but in the eyes of so many others.. you were so very gifted in so very special and so many ways.. I would like to thank you so very kindly even though you did not know but for being a part of my world, because I'm so many ways I did and could identify with you, is being part Latina myself and part of my roots with Puerto Rican blood running through my veins as well. You were very much love and always will be and because of your legacy with all the things that you've done for me little girl you will always remember be remembered. Like you said a new song just remember my name. Please rest in peace my sister gone too soon., 💃💖🎶🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀. In poor the family much love and condolences to you from. You did a wonderful job with your daughter and his family and friends you should be very proud and that I know that you are.. I thank you and your family forgiving her the inspiration and then things that she needed to go forward because you saw that she had a beautiful gift and such a young age. I do not want to start crying again so I will conclude by saying thank you thank you and thank you for always. , Denise f i e l d s assistant to our DJ Disco cat 😺👄💃💃🎶💖💖💖🌉🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🌷 my place two girls when you and one me. The only thing that I ask at this time is that you please rest in peace, with much love such a beautiful artist. Thank you Miss Irene cara. 💖🥀

  • @darrjon67
    @darrjon67 8 лет назад +47

    To me one of the greatest pure talents EVER!!! Proud of Irene for her perseverance after all of the negativity she experienced in the cesspool that we call show business.Still going strong, making good music, love this woman!!!

    • @feliciasingleton6492
      @feliciasingleton6492 4 года назад +4

      Irene Cara will Always be great she followed in the footsteps of the Great Dorothy Dandridge & the Great Sammy Davis Jr. I loved all her movies I saw she has done. Jennifer Lopez doesn't hold a candle to Irene Cara she was the first female of Color from the South Bronx. Is Irene Cara's group Hot Carmel still together & performing virtually anywhere in the world? I would love to support her group. May Jehovah God continue to bless you & your family beautiful Irene Cara

    • @darrjon67
      @darrjon67 4 года назад +4

      @@feliciasingleton6492 I recently read an article where Irene said that she's pretty much retired 😥. Financially she's good, living in Florida off of royalties. I don't believe that Hot Caramel is still together, at least not with Irene. I truly hope she reconsiders but I doubt it. No major record label will give her a deal so she would have to finance it herself, guess she feels like it's just not worth it anymore. Just a shame that she was taken advantage of and essentially blackmailed from the music industry which is her first love IMO.

    • @thropdaddy
      @thropdaddy 2 года назад +4

      Such a great talent and worth more than our world could handle. God's own flower....

  • @erwinaquinde7211
    @erwinaquinde7211 2 года назад +17

    One life ends, a new life begins. Rest in peace, irene. Love much from the Philippines.

    • @leonorageronimo3775
      @leonorageronimo3775 2 года назад +1

      She is pure talent..Irene mesmerized us on her time on screen..she found success and rise to greater heights during the '80s..She was the cream of the crop..

  • @tracylee4451
    @tracylee4451 2 года назад +5

    RIP to Irene Cara. I was a fan. Condolences to her family.

  • @sembradora01
    @sembradora01 2 года назад +6

    We remember Irene, a legend

  • @TheDetroitblack
    @TheDetroitblack 2 года назад +14

    Such an amazing talent.... She'll be sorely missed 💔🙏🏿🕊️

  • @djk1mya
    @djk1mya 2 года назад +7

    One correction…Curtis Mayfield was NEVER WITH MOTOWN , he owned his own label Curtom records and hired Irene Cara

  • @brilensmit
    @brilensmit 6 лет назад +16

    I never realized how many things Irene had done. Now that I'm grown, I do remember seeing her on several different shows, especially The Electric Company.

  • @sheltonbailey6548
    @sheltonbailey6548 2 года назад +9

    Rest in power! You inspired a generation!

  • @jonise2524
    @jonise2524 2 года назад +1

    She paved the way for so many artists , and she barely was recognized for doing in so

  • @DifferentSaturner
    @DifferentSaturner 2 года назад +5

    RIP: Irene Cara Escalera. Born: March 18, 1959. New York.
    Died: Friday, November 25, 2022 (aged 63). Largo, Florida, U.S.
    (Sat 26 Nov 2022 18h57)

  • @via25ballarsa
    @via25ballarsa 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful Princess I admired your talent RIP Irene Cara

  • @tre45onousorange57
    @tre45onousorange57 2 года назад +2

    I remembered Irene Cara in the electric company back in the early 70's that was almost 50 years ago.

  • @martricemalveaux6923
    @martricemalveaux6923 2 года назад +3

    She was very talented lady 💝 RIP Queen 👑

  • @sandracorley3944
    @sandracorley3944 2 года назад +8

    Rest In Paradise 🕊 Irene Cara 😢

  • @LaReginaPatrizia
    @LaReginaPatrizia 2 года назад +4

    What a wonderful documentary. She was truly one of my favorites. In fact, I read the article in Jet Magazine so many times that until this day, I can remember it almost verbatim.

  • @RSTAR2009
    @RSTAR2009 8 лет назад +8

    Thank you for posting this! As a kid I had the biggest crush on Irene Cara but I was mystified to why she disappeared from the entertainment scene. Today I'am a screenwriter and songwriter.

  • @cicerotaveira8954
    @cicerotaveira8954 2 года назад +26

    Descanse em paz 😥estará sempre em nossos corações 💕 🇧🇷

  • @ketherwhale6126
    @ketherwhale6126 2 года назад +3

    Her talent was unbeatable as a child so
    Much energy, talent and natural charm all rolled up into a sweet package. So cute!

  • @mystermysterio5348
    @mystermysterio5348 2 года назад +2

    R.I.P. Irene Cara ... Her Talent was unique and original ... This is a very well put story of Irene Cara and she even left a comment ... So nice of her 👍

  • @WInnerwinnerchickendinner.
    @WInnerwinnerchickendinner. 10 лет назад +19

    Irene Cara greatest ever pop vocal.

  • @rondapierce6215
    @rondapierce6215 2 года назад +1

    Total natural God gifted talent...thanks for capturing her whole life!

  • @robbylafont
    @robbylafont 4 года назад +4

    I have been having the hots for Irene Cara ever since cable tv started playing the movie "Fame" in the 80's....she was a babe...and her soulful voice was incredible...

  • @keithbell9348
    @keithbell9348 2 года назад +3

    Wow! Irene was groomed, trained and full ready for the entertainment industry at such a young age. She had great stage prescence and knew how to play up to her audience.

  • @firelioness363
    @firelioness363 Год назад +1

    Rest in Power thankyou for inspiration... 🙏❤️

  • @Vanes218
    @Vanes218 2 года назад +5

    Rest In Peace, The Lovely, Ms. Irene Cara. Thank You For The Endless Love & Joy You Brought Into The World. Your Magnificent Light Will Be With Us Eternally. 🥀❤💫🌈☀️🎶🎵

  • @arlenerogerswilhite2236
    @arlenerogerswilhite2236 2 года назад +3

    Awwww what a talent love this footage

  • @mariatorres630
    @mariatorres630 2 года назад +1

    Wow, I had never seen Irene that young.❤🎉

  • @rogerwaihaperoger.1157
    @rogerwaihaperoger.1157 2 года назад +6

    She also starred in the Mini Series **ROOTS**...

    • @malvaparker6618
      @malvaparker6618 2 года назад +1

      She sure did. She played Alex Haley's mother.

    • @Chanel8-i1n7n
      @Chanel8-i1n7n Год назад

      @@malvaparker6618 love story with Bertha and simon .Descansa en lo eterno .paz afro latina Reina en

  • @Ralph_Malph
    @Ralph_Malph 2 года назад +2

    Amazing short documentary. Thank you.

  • @datboi1975
    @datboi1975 7 лет назад +5

    Been watching Irene Cara vids...she came and rose to the top. I remember me and my cousins watching d.c. cab over and over...she was it!! God bless u Ms. Cara..your music will live forever!

  • @cher_sh
    @cher_sh 2 года назад +3

    Irene Cara was one of a kind with ultimate talent. Missed. RIParadise 🕊️ 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽 🕊️

  • @lmusima3275
    @lmusima3275 2 года назад +2

    Her childhood performances are so cute ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @daliab.7944
    @daliab.7944 2 года назад +2

    I remember Irene Cara so talented . ❤

  • @latoshawhite8495
    @latoshawhite8495 2 года назад +3

    She had stage presence at a young age and Irene Cara is the best singer and actress in the whole wild world rip Irene

  • @MarcoPolo-rf7kj
    @MarcoPolo-rf7kj 5 лет назад +2

    Love her so much. Kisses from Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

  • @longislandcerealkiller6385
    @longislandcerealkiller6385 5 лет назад +5

    Irene cara is an artist and a pioneer 😘 Love her work

  • @marthamjloverrj.8164
    @marthamjloverrj.8164 Год назад

    I remember watching The Electric Company Kids Show, Flash Dance, Fame. But I never knew any of this other information about Irene Cara. Thanks for putting this together

  • @anthonydivon5571
    @anthonydivon5571 2 года назад +5

    R. I. P. Irene you will definitely be missed.

  • @threalkrazyk8852
    @threalkrazyk8852 2 года назад +4

    R.i.p beautiful lady ❤️

  • @MrsBlack8998
    @MrsBlack8998 2 года назад +6

    RIP Beautiful Queen ❤

  • @irenecara3572
    @irenecara3572 9 лет назад +40

    The original Ted Mack footage was in color???!!! Why they posted it in black and white is beyond me!!

    • @kutnup
      @kutnup  9 лет назад +1

      +Irene Cara , we got the DVD on Amazon and all of the footage is in Black & White. It does look like yours and other performers footage should be in color. Maybe converting all of the performances to Black & White was cheaper for the distributing company??

    • @irenecara3572
      @irenecara3572 9 лет назад +5

      I don't know but there was color TV in 1968!!

    • @paulnodalo9130
      @paulnodalo9130 9 лет назад

      +Irene CaraHi Irene. Hope you are well Irene.I love you take care.Love your new music with Hot Caramel.

    • @Nelsonhmhpub
      @Nelsonhmhpub 8 лет назад +2

      I remember seeing Irene in Palisades Amusement Park in NJ while in the Little Miss America pageant. She placed second runner up but she should have won. It was taped on WPIX tv but I guess no one has a videotape of this or would have been on You Tube.

    • @adrina911
      @adrina911 7 лет назад

      I love your music and all your movies.

  • @killdeath1347
    @killdeath1347 4 года назад +11

    ¡Que ternura cuando niña Irene!

  • @j2n4ts563h
    @j2n4ts563h 14 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much for this I've been searching for something like this for awhile , please don't delete this thank yooooou !

  • @robertowcarz9862
    @robertowcarz9862 2 года назад +2

    Loved all her songs

  • @vp200
    @vp200 11 лет назад +5

    This documentary is a good, comprehensive account of Ms. Cara's career. I have watched it several times : ) And I am so happy to finally see part 2. I would buy the DVD if it was available somewhere.

  • @margiesoapyhairbillian4754
    @margiesoapyhairbillian4754 2 года назад +1

    Loved seeing this. Thank you.

  • @synnye7453
    @synnye7453 7 лет назад +5

    I loved the movie Sparkle with all of the participating cast members. I imagine Kutnup, you are a loyal fan of Irene. Your efforts in what you have posted, shows that you have much love for Ms. Cara. Irene's career seemed to have heightened when the Afro American side of her ancestry was presented and casted Black movies!!!!

  • @Queenalika85
    @Queenalika85 2 года назад +3

    She's gorgeous

  • @toybabe77
    @toybabe77 13 лет назад +8

    I loved *sparkle*

  • @kat21sd
    @kat21sd 11 лет назад +2

    thanks for posting I love Irene

  • @septemberquest6393
    @septemberquest6393 4 года назад +3

    I've been searching for a bio on Irene Cara....I had the biggest crush on her since Fame....and still do...she is beautiful and a very fine performer/singer...love you Irene!♥️🌹🌷

  • @adrina911
    @adrina911 7 лет назад +3

    Omg so much great footage.

  • @cccccccoletta
    @cccccccoletta 4 года назад +2

    She’s absolutely stunning!

  • @keithburley7767
    @keithburley7767 4 года назад +3

    I Loved You On Sparkle (1976)

  • @daniloanastacioaviles1076
    @daniloanastacioaviles1076 5 лет назад +4

    Fantástica desde muy pequeña 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍

  • @kailalynnlewis9632
    @kailalynnlewis9632 2 года назад +1

    She was my inspiration!!!💖🙏💖🙏 So sorry she has left us!! 😥

  • @WLDFLD
    @WLDFLD 11 лет назад +10

    wow!!!! can't believe this exists.

  • @robertowcarz9862
    @robertowcarz9862 2 года назад +2

    So talented forever my idol irene cara. Diva b

  • @troyross8329
    @troyross8329 2 года назад +3

    Rest in paradise Queen you will be missed.

  • @MultiCfoster
    @MultiCfoster 6 лет назад +2

    This is great. Very entertaining. Enjoyed it 😊

  • @markgrant5016
    @markgrant5016 4 года назад

    God certainly blessed you with great talent. I've always enjoyed your music and movies. Thank you!!

  • @loveyu2778
    @loveyu2778 2 года назад +3

    They never mentioned her project on the movie Sister..with Rosalind Cash & Dhiane Carol

  • @redbenada798
    @redbenada798 2 года назад +1

    I desperately need to hear her full version of “will it go round again” 10:19 I was so blown away by her voice. It reminded me of Chaka khan. The 70s fashion makes her look so different

  • @lyndajay4407
    @lyndajay4407 2 года назад +2

    Curtis Mayfield was not of Morown fame. He was from Chicago and part of the Chicago Soul Sound producing other artists on his Curtom label.

  • @californiausa7622
    @californiausa7622 2 года назад +2

    Rip beautiful Irene''

  • @azulcelestee.v1530
    @azulcelestee.v1530 4 года назад +1

    Bless regards from Perú. I like música of Irene Cara.

  • @zanealpha4075
    @zanealpha4075 5 лет назад +1

    Wow iv only herd her songs not actually seen her until now wow I'm in love

  • @lyndajay4407
    @lyndajay4407 2 года назад +1

    I love the footage of her singing at 8 yrs. old.

  • @may327-MBA
    @may327-MBA 7 лет назад +2

    i love irene cara!!!

  • @RSTAR2009
    @RSTAR2009 5 лет назад +1

    I had the biggest crush on her! As a screenwriter this would be a phenomenal biopic

  • @jdzgpersonalcuenta6562
    @jdzgpersonalcuenta6562 5 лет назад +2

    Irene ,You are very,very beutiful. And sing woooooow.

  • @tanyabrinkley9268
    @tanyabrinkley9268 2 года назад +2

    REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL IRENE CARA THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT WITH US, YOU WILL BE MISSED, REST UP BABE UNTIL JESUS CALL AND DON'T WORRY IRENE WILL ANSWER UNTIL THEN REST UP BABE
    🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

  • @kutnup
    @kutnup  13 лет назад +9

    It's a total of 5 parts because the actual video is 1 hour long. So we broke it up into 5 parts. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 should all be here on RUclips. Check 'em out!! Thanks

  • @ravidissanayake3662
    @ravidissanayake3662 2 года назад +4

    Rest In Peace Irene

  • @brad5150able
    @brad5150able 7 лет назад +6

    At 58, you are still the most beautiful girl in the world. I love your new Hot Caramel. You blow Whitney, and all others away! I love your music, Irene.

    • @dorothywilder9267
      @dorothywilder9267 5 лет назад +3

      I love Irene too..but never blow whitney away ..stop it..if you mean by voice..I just tell the truth ..however love Irene cara ..you're great.

    • @Chanel8-i1n7n
      @Chanel8-i1n7n Год назад

      whitney sold millions of albums no 1 in the charts,dont compare them.i love irene back from the 70s as a child.irene only had a few hit singles .she was not managed good by her label at all .she should have been up there with whitney.irene never got her flowers she truely deserved

  • @katrinamcintyre9184
    @katrinamcintyre9184 5 лет назад +2

    Jan 14, 2020: Your parents must be so proud of you....what a cutie pie. Katrina

  • @jakedraper9101
    @jakedraper9101 2 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful angel 😇 god always take the angels

  • @orlandob9958
    @orlandob9958 6 лет назад +14

    I knew she had puerto Rican in her. She was so beautiful. Still to this day she aged well.

    • @Cinnam0nr0ll
      @Cinnam0nr0ll 8 месяцев назад

      Her dad was Puerto Rican & her mom was Cuban. Azucar!

  • @regantyn
    @regantyn 11 лет назад +3

    This is a nice mini-bio, but note an error -- Curtis Mayfield was never on Motown records! (In fact, he's partly notable for founding his own label independently.)

  • @arlenerogerswilhite2236
    @arlenerogerswilhite2236 2 года назад +2

    Love her

  • @jessicaallan206
    @jessicaallan206 6 лет назад +1

    Wow she was so born with a sparkle in her eyes! what a cutie.

  • @juancarlospuyo692
    @juancarlospuyo692 5 лет назад +2

    Encantadora 👏👏👏👏

  • @gilbertsanchez3277
    @gilbertsanchez3277 3 года назад +2

    She played a part in the movie series "Roots"

  • @maritzadiosacastrillon3407
    @maritzadiosacastrillon3407 5 лет назад +2

    Biografía en español por favor, gracias.

  • @AloeAntinousAquila55
    @AloeAntinousAquila55 5 лет назад +5

    that little 8 years old performance 😍...amazing sorry but not surprise ...

  • @leighburton832
    @leighburton832 2 года назад

    This is so hard to watch today!😭

  • @mikealjeffries1424
    @mikealjeffries1424 7 лет назад +9

    Sparkle is STILL a classic.

    • @malvaparker6618
      @malvaparker6618 2 года назад +1

      Loved that movie. I remember going to the movies back in the day and watching it. I remember seeing her in the Off Broadway and Broadway play The Me Nobody Knows. That girl had a voice so strong and beautiful in that play and then in Sparkle.

  • @vp200
    @vp200 11 лет назад

    Thanks for letting me know!

  • @magavi61
    @magavi61 3 года назад

    Irene Cara the best singer beautiful and talented