This category houses professional or commercial pages devoted to the American singer and actress Cher. Born Cherylin Sarkissian in El Centro, California, USA in May 1946. First became famous as part of the 1960s singing duo, Sonny and Cher. Star of television, music, and films, Cher won a US Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in the 1987 movie, Moonstruck.