Carmen Miranda was a Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer and actress. Nicknamed "The Brazilian Bombshell", she was known for her signature fruit hat outfit that she wore in her American films. As a young woman, she designed hats in a boutique before making her first recordings with composer Josu?? de Barros in 1929. Miranda's 1930 recording of "Ta?¡ (Pra Voc?¬ Gostar de Mim)", written by Joubert de Carvalho, catapulted her to stardom in Brazil as the foremost interpreter of samba. This is a Carmen Miranda Vintage B&W 8x10 Photo