The film also deals with privilege and opportunity: Coco, a dancer from a less ... The original “Fame” was one of my favorite movies, so I was excited when I heard about the remake in 2009.

In “Fame” (1980), Ms. Cara not only sang the title track but also appeared in a starring role as Coco Hernandez, one of several students the movie follows throughout their years at a New York ...

Cara received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Coco Hernandez in the 1980 musical “Fame.” The movie's popularity spawned a TV show of the same name, which debuted on NBC in ...