The names of some famous persons by the name
Winona (or its variants) are:
Wynona Merceris Carr, born on 23 August, a famous singer. Wynona Merceris Carr's background: An African-American gospel, rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer/songwriter, who recorded as 'Sister' Wynona Carr when doing gospel material.
Winona Ryder, born on 29 October, a famous actress. Winona Ryder's background: A two-time Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actress. Although Ryder made her screen debut in Lucas (1986), her first significant role came in 1988 with Beetlejuice as Lydia, a Goth teenager, in a performance that gained her critical and commercial recognition. After making various appearances in film and television, Ryder continued her career with the cult film Heathers (1989) in a prominent and critically acclaimed performance. Her subsequent roles have not only won her critical praise but numerous film awards. In 2000, Ryder received her Star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California.
Wynonna Ellen Judd, born on 30 May, a famous singer. Wynonna Ellen Judd's background: An American country music singer. Born Christina Claire Ciminella, she is frequently referred to by the single name Wynonna, a name she took from the lyric, 'Don't forget Winona' from the song 'Route 66'. Wynonna made her debut as the lead singer of the 1980s country music duo The Judds, of which her mother Naomi Judd was also a member. Between 1983 and 1991, The Judds charted twenty-three hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles (now Hot Country Songs) charts, including fourteen Number Ones. As a member of The Judds, she also recorded eight studio albums plus two Greatest Hits compilations; after a bout of hepatitis forced Naomi to retire, Wynonna embarked on a solo career.
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