| Aurora Miranda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1915 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 22 December 2005 (aged 90) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Years active | 1933-1990 |
| Spouse | Gabriel Richaid (m. 1940–1990) |
Aurora Miranda da Cunha (20 April 1915 - 22 December 2005) was a Brazilian entertainer. Miranda began her career at the age of 18 in 1933. She appeared in several films, including The Three Caballeros, where she danced with Donald Duck and José Carioca, singing the song, "Os Quindins de Yayá".
In 1934 she recorded Cidade Maravilhosa, a song for the 1935 carnaval written by André Filho who also sings on the recording, about the "marvellous city" of Rio de Janeiro, "the heart of my Brasil". The song was to become the official Rio hymn, and its title became the nickname for Rio.
Her sister was Carmen Miranda.