Madonna Biography **From diva to legend: the beginnings of Madonna Louise Ciccone** Born in Bay City, Michigan, on August 16, 1958, Madonna Louise Ciccone did not come into this world to be a wildflower. From a young age, she demonstrated fierce ambition and an innate talent for dancing and acting. At the age of 14, she was already sweeping local talent contests, making it clear that her destiny was not an ordinary life. At just 20 years old, Madonna moved to the Big Apple, where the concrete jungle failed to dull her shine. She worked hard as a dancer and backup singer, rubbing shoulders with emerging artists such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, who undoubtedly influenced her irreverent and transgressive style. **The birth of an icon: first successes and scandals** In 1982, Madonna signed her first record deal with Sire Records. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1983, was a moderate success, but with songs like "Like a Virgin" ...