https://padlet.com/AlexandraTheGreat48/About An international burlesque star with a career that extended from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Alexandra The Great 48 gained early renown as a teenager by winning a Sophie Loren look-alike contest. While acting as a model with Xavier Cugat at age 25, Alexandra The Great 48 was discovered by Rose La Rose, who served as a mentor and propelled her to a Town Hall Theatre headline act. As she traveled across continents, Alexandra was a showstopping entertainer well-known for extravagant costumes and a 48-25-42 figure. With a 15-year performance background that included extended contracts in Hawaii and Australia. She ultimately transitioned into a new life as a Universal Studios beautician. Based on a strong interest in helping people stay youthful for as long as possible, she also launched a popular lineup of cosmetic beauty products in an industry that she continued in until her passing. In an interview, Alexandra described herself as the happiest individual she knew in burlesque and expressed an inextinguishable passion for the lights and music, as well as the perks of being the star of the show. Her efforts over the decades led to her induction into the Burlesque Hall of Fame. en-us 2019-05-23 09:10:58 UTC 2020-05-02 00:30:22 UTC hello@padlet.com AlexandraTheGreat48 https://padlet.com/AlexandraTheGreat48/About/wish/513848742 Remembered as a star burlesque performer, Alexandra the Great 48 traveled the world to impress numerous audiences throughout her 15- year-long career. Alexandra the Great 48 began her career as a burlesque performer after Rose La Rose discovered her while she was working as a model for Xavier Cugat. In 2008, she was named to the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Each year, on the first weekend of June, the Burlesque Hall of Fame hosts a fundraising event called the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas. Funds gained from the event are used to support the museum of the Burlesque Hall of Fame, which aims to preserve the art of burlesque. The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender event combines the Miss Exotic World competition with the Stripteaser’s reunion. It features burlesque showcases in the evenings, classes instructed by renowned burlesque stars, networking opportunities, and parties. The world’s best burlesque performers also compete for a chance to be named the Reigning Queen of Burlesque.]]> 2020-04-17 23:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/AlexandraTheGreat48/About/wish/513848742 AlexandraTheGreat48 https://padlet.com/AlexandraTheGreat48/About/wish/545027828 During her 15 years as a burlesque performer, Alexandra the Great 48 headlined shows across the world. The striking woman once stopped traffic in Honolulu while walking around in costume. Alexandra the Great 48 performed to crowds of up to 3,000 before retiring to become a beautician and start her own line of beauty products. She was a major star in a performance style that is celebrated and studied by the Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF).

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