Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian): Iconic Performer with Armenian Roots
July 10, 2024
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California) is one of the most celebrated and versatile performers of the modern era.
Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian on May 20, 1946, in El Centro, California) is one of the most celebrated and versatile performers of the modern era.
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