7 Facts About Gloria Estefan

1. In 2018, Gloria Estefan became the first Cuban-American to be named as one of the Kennedy Center Honors.

2. On March 24, 2010, Gloria Estefan led a march down Miami's Calle Ocho in support of Cuba's Las Damas de Blanco.

3. In 2009, Gloria Estefan announced plans for her "farewell tour" of Latin America and South America.

4. In 2008, Gloria Estefan appeared during the seventh season of American Idol for the special charity episode "Idol Gives Back.

5. In 1999, Gloria Estefan performed with 'N Sync on the single "Music of My Heart"—a song featured in the film Music of the Heart in which she appeared.

6. In 1996, Gloria Estefan released her platinum-selling album Destiny which featured "Reach.

7. In March 1990, Gloria Estefan had a severe accident in her tour bus.