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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING IRIS CHACON AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
HON. DARREN SOTO
of florida
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 30, 2026
Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Iris Chacon as a Distinguished Leader in Central Florida for Women's History Month. Iris Chacon is an actress, dancer, singer, and producer. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and now resides in Kissimmee, Florida.
Her TV show, “EI Show De Iris Chacon,” conquered a worldwide audience. She has won two gold records and two platinum records in her recording career, and was the first Latin artist to perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She also performed at Madison Square Garden and the Resorts International Hotel in Atlantic City and in Las Vegas.
“The David Letterman Show,” “The Merv Griffin Show,” “The Late Show,” “The Morning Show,” “Geraldo Rivera,” and was featured as one of the best TV entertainers in the world in “The Joan Rivers Show.” She was also featured in publications such as “Daily News,” “The Face,” “Interview,” “GQ,” “Cosmopolitan,” “The Village Voice,” “The New York Times,” and “People.” In addition, Iris was the first Latina to appear on the front page of the prestigious “Wall Street Journal.”
of her bestselling book, “Yo Soy Iris Chacon,” an inspirational autobiography that has received various awards and recognitions, and has been included as a study textbook in the University of Puerto Rico General Library.
women in the City of Kissimmee. For the past 10 years, she has been the spokesperson for Advantage Medical Group, a conglomerate of clinics with doctors from Puerto Rico, based in Orlando and Kissimmee, and owned by the Puerto Rican philanthropist, Arcilio Alvarado, M.D. As the wellness director for all four clinics, she helps elderly locals, giving them joy and hope during challenging times. She visits many of the area's nursing homes, bringing them her music, health, and personal development presentations to her Golden Age audiences.