Gloria Estefan is Miami's most beloved celebrity, Axios readers say
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Gloria Estefan at the GRAMMY Awards. Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
The "Rhythm" finally got you, Andy Garcia.
- Gloria Estefan has been crowned the queen of Miami celebrities, as voted by our readers.
Why it matters: Estefan, a five-time Grammy Award winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, is synonymous with South Florida.
- Born in Cuba, Estefan grew up in Miami and went to Our Lady of Lourdes before attending the University of Miami.
She and her husband, the award-winning music producer Emilio Estefan, are the owners of the Miami-based Estefan Enterprises, whose portfolio includes restaurants, hotels and other ventures.
- She also gives back to the local community through her Gloria Estefan Foundation and has a street named after her on Miami Beach.
- Estefan, whose latest album "Raíces" won the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album, used the occasion to speak out against the ongoing federal immigration crackdown.
Catch up quick: Estefan outlasted 15 other famous locals — including Ariana Grande, Pitbull and Jeff Bezos — to take the top spot in our very unscientific bracket.
- Estefan beat Garcia with a whopping 84% of the 182 votes cast.
The bottom line: "No Llores," Andy, you put up a great fight.