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Maria Vidal (Maria Elena Vidal) was born on 1 August, 1960 in Miami, Florida, U.S., is an American singer (born 1960). Discover Maria Vidal's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
Popular As |
Maria Elena Vidal |
Occupation |
Singer |
Age |
63 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
1 August, 1960 |
Birthday |
1 August |
Birthplace |
Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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She is a member of famous Singer with the age 63 years old group.
Maria Vidal Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Maria Vidal height not available right now. We will update Maria Vidal's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Maria Vidal Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Maria Vidal worth at the age of 63 years old? Maria Vidal’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from . We have estimated Maria Vidal's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Net Worth in 2023 |
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Maria Vidal Social Network
Timeline
Maria Elena Vidal (born August 1, 1960) is an American singer songwriter.
She is known for her hit single "Body Rock", which reached No. 8 on the US Dance Charts, No. 48 on the Hot 100, No. 5 on the Springbok Charts in South Africa, and No. 11 in the UK, and charted on various international charts.
They released two well-received albums in 1979 and 1980 for Capitol Records.
They toured the country and were the musical guests on Saturday Night Live.
Their iconic hit "Our Love is Insane" was their own particular blend of rock and disco.
The band is known for their inclusion on the soundtrack to The Warriors in 1979, with the song "Last of an Ancient Breed".
Vidal, as a member of Rouge along with Diana Grasselli and Myriam Valle, was asked by Paul Shaffer (the band's keyboardist), to sing on a live comedy album that he was the musical director on for Gilda Radner.
While making the album, Radner and producer Lorne Michaels, decided instead to turn it into a Broadway show: Gilda Radner – Live From New York opened at the Winter Garden Theater in the summer of 1979.
Rouge performed as musicians as well as a variety of characters on stage.
They toured Boston and Chicago, where the performances were made into the film Gilda Live directed by Mike Nichols.
When the band parted ways, her first solo endeavor was an album with EMI, where she worked with producer John "Jellybean" Benitez.
It was the theme song to the film Body Rock in 1984.
Vidal was born to parents of Hispanic heritage.
Sometime later, she met Desmond Child and the two began writing songs and started a music career.
Despite these, she still worked at a diner for extra income.
Due to her slight physical resemblance to actress and photographer Gina Lollobrigida, her co-workers, as well as the diner's owner and manager, nicknamed her Gina.
Vidal was a founding member of the New York City-based band, Desmond Child & Rouge.
While working on the album, she was asked to sing the theme song for the 1984 film Body Rock, produced by Phil Ramone.
It became an international hit, peaking at number No. 26 in Australia.
Vidal toured around the world promoting it.
She appeared in the 1985 horror comedy film Once Bitten as a member of a high school band, and contributed two songs to the Once Bitten soundtrack.
Jimmy Iovine then signed Vidal as a solo artist to A&M Records after hearing her demo of "Do Me Right", which had been written and produced for her by Desmond.
It became the first single off her 1987 self-titled debut solo album and was very popular internationally, especially in South America.
The music video was directed by David Fincher.
The song "Angel"; in which she co-wrote (from her 1987 solo album) was also recorded by Expose on their 1992 self titled album.
As a studio vocal arranger and producer, Vidal has worked with a myriad of artists.
Vidal's credits include Carrie Underwood and the other finalists on American Idol season 4.
She appears on many of Belinda Carlisle's solo albums, including the 1989 album "Runaway Horses".
Other highlights include vocals for artists such as: Ellen Foley, Aerosmith, Seal, Alice Cooper, Celine Dion, Toto, Bette Midler, Real McCoy and Cher.
Maria also appears on albums from Cat Stevens, and, most recently, Lana Del Rey.
At the time, Vidal was making her third solo album with British-owned Charisma Records, but the album was never released.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, Vidal has contributed to many other artists' music.
Vidal contributed backup vocals to Kiss's Paul Stanley's solo album, Stevie Nicks' single "I Can't Wait" as well as a few other tracks from Nicks' solo album "Rock a Little", and was a featured vocalist for The Smithereens' single "A Girl Like You".
As a songwriter, Vidal wrote the hit single "Summer Rain" for Belinda Carlisle, which was covered in 2004 by Slinkee Minx, as well as the title song to Carlisle's album "A Woman and a Man".
In May 2009, Vidal announced the release of her album Living in Radical Radiance.
The album can be downloaded on her website or ordered through the website shop.