Irena Santor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Irena Santor

Polish singer

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1934

Place of Birth: Papowo Biskupie, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Profession: singer-songwriter

Nationality: Poland

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Irena Santor

  • Irena Wisniewska-Santor (Polish pronunciation: [i'r?na san't?r]; born 9 December 1934), known professionally as Irena Santor, is a Polish singer, musical performer and actress. Her career started in 1950 and continues to this day.
  • For her clear mezzo-soprano, she enjoys an iconic status in Poland and is referred to as an influence for younger singers.
  • From 1951 to 1959 Irena Santor (then as Irena Wisniewska) was a member and the main soloist of the famous Polish folk group Mazowsze, with whom she toured on all continents.
  • After leaving the group she decided to start solo performance.
  • She was rewarded many prizes in her country and abroad on multiple occasions. Irena Santor made her acting debut in Stanislaw Bareja's film Przygoda z piosenka (1968).
  • She appeared in many TV and radio shows, was part of jury some talent shows and different song competitions.
  • The legendary singer also recorded soundtracks to Polish and Soviet films. In 2017, as first singer in Poland, she was awarded an honorary doctorate for her activities.

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