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Alvarado (surname)
Alvarado is a Spanish surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Angela Alvarado (born 1964), American actress and director, wife of Robi Rosa *Atilano Cruz Alvarado (born 1901), saint of the Cristero War *Carlos Alvarado Quesada President of Costa Rica (2018-) *Carlos Alvarado-Larroucau (born 1964), writer *Daniel Alvarado (1949–2020), Venezuelan actor *Gonzalo de Alvarado y Contreras, 16th-century Spanish conquistador *Isai Alvarado (born 1985), American professional ''Super Smash Bros.'' player *Jorge de Alvarado (died 1540s), y Contreras, conquistador *José Alvarado (baseball) (born 1995), Venezuelan baseball pitcher *Jose Alvarado (basketball) (born 1998), American professional basketball player *Juan Bautista Alvarado (1809–1882), governor of Alta California (1836–1837, 1838–1842) * Juan Carlos Alvarado (politician), Venezuelan politician *Juan Carlos Alvarado, Christian pop singer *Juan Velasco Alvarado (1910–1977), ruler of Peru *Pedro de Alvarado (died 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela Alvarado
Angela Alvarado is an American actress and director. She was the wife of singer Draco Rosa. Early life Alvarado was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico Career Alvarado is the director of several of her husband's music videos, including "Madre Tierra", "Mas y Mas", "Lie Without a Lover", and "Dancing in the Rain". The last three videos come from the album ''Mad Love'', released in 2004. Alvarado worked closely with her husband for the production of this record. In September 2004, alongside her husband, Alvarado won a Latin Grammy Award for the video "Mas y Mas". Alvarado appeared in the 1993 film '' Judgment Night'', the 1997 film ''Hollywood Confidential'', in the 2001 TV movie ''Boss of Bosses'' (starring Chazz Palminteri) and in the 2007 drama ''Freedom Writers'', playing the mother of April Lee Hernandez's character. In 2003 she was in the NBC series '' Kingpin'' as DEA agent Delia Flores. Alvarado recorded a public service announcement for Deejay Ra's 'Hip-Hop Literacy' campa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Carlos Alvarado
Juan Carlos Alvarado (Guatemala, December 28, 1964 Events January * January 1 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is dissolved. * January 5 - In the first meeting between leaders of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches since the fifteenth century, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch ...) is a Christian singer known for his songs such as ''Jehová es mi guerrero'', ''Cristo no está muerto'', ''No basta'', ''Soy duedor'', ''Cristo vive'', ''Vivo para cristo'', ''El borde de su manto'', ''Mi mejor adoración'', ''El poderoso de israel'', ''Celebra victorioso'', ''Dios el mas grande'', ''Santo es el señor,'' ''Porque eres digno'', ''Pues tu glorioso eres señor'', ''El señor es mi pastor'', and many others. In 2021, he was nominated in two categories at the Arpa Awards 2021, such as "Composition of the Year" and "Best Male Vocal Album" for the single "El Dios De Israel Es Poderoso". Career As a child, Alvarado had a passion for singing and playing the piano. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alvarado Family
Alvarado was the Spanish family of conquistadors. # ''Diego Gómez de Alvarado y Mexía de Sandoval''. the Commander of municipalities including Lobón, Montijo and Cubillana, ''Alcalde'' of Montánchez, ''Trece'' of the Order of Santiago, Lord of Castellanos, a ''Maestresala'' official instructor of Henry IV of Castile and General of the Frontier of Portugal. 1st wife: Teresa Suárez de Moscoso y Figueroa; 2nd wife Leonor de Contreras y Gutiérrez de Trejo. His sons: ## Pedro de Alvarado, famous conquistador. 1st wife Fransisca de Cueva, 2nd - her cousin Beatriz de la Cueva. Both childless. But more so than his wives his vital companion was Luisa de Tlaxcala (also called Xicoténcalt or Tecubalsi, her original names after Catholic baptism), an Indian noblewoman, daughter of the Tlaxcaltec Chief Xicotenga. With Luisa de Tlaxcala he had three children, and two more from other women (Leonor de Alvarado y Xicotenga Tecubalsi, Pedro de Alvarado, Diego de Alvarardo El Mestizo, Gómez de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Trevi
Treavor Alvarado (born June 27, 1990), better known by his stage name DJ Trevi, and under other pseudonyms such as Martin Treavor, is an American electronic music, DJ, music producer, composer, reality show personality, and actor. He appeared in the independent film ''Left at the Rio Grande'' and ''12 Corazones'', the second season of Telemundo's long-running reality television series. His first single, "Love", scored him his first top ten. It peaked at number 9 on MTV Jango Radio Airplay. In 2012 his debut album EP, '' Apocalypse 2012'', was released on CS Recordings. Early life Alvarado grew up in the United States, Germany and Spain. In his early years, he played DJ with his weekly top show. In his tween years, his mother bought him his first mixer and turntables. Career Television and film Before becoming an international DJ and producer, Alvarado was an intern at American Broadcasting Company, working on the Emmy-winning magazine show ''Vista LA''. His TV appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trini Alvarado
Trinidad "Trini" Alvarado (born January 10, 1967) is an American actress best known for her performances as Margaret "Meg" March in the 1994 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel ''Little Women'' and Lucy Lynskey in the comedy/horror film ''The Frighteners''. She also has had notable stage performances and singing roles in musicals. Personal life Alvarado was born in New York City, the daughter of Sylvia, a Puerto Rican flamenco dancer, and Domingo Alvarado, a Spanish-born flamenco singer. As a child, she lived on upper Riverside Drive (Manhattan) on the Upper West Side. She attended the Professional Children's School and studied at Fordham University. Alvarado said in a ''People'' magazine interview for the movie '' Stella'': "I lead kind of a quiet life. I just grew up that way." Alvarado more or less stays out of the limelight and is a self-described homebody; she revealed during the promotion for ''The Frighteners'', "It's just difficult to go away. I was very ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvador Alvarado
Salvador Alvarado Rubio (September 16, 1880 – June 10, 1924) served in the Mexican military during the Mexican Revolution and as a statesman. He was a general of the Constitutionalist Army under the orders of Venustiano Carranza. Alvarado was the Governor of Yucatán from February 1915 (in Spanish) to November, 1918.Buchenau (2009), p 54Joseph (1988), p 115 There is a Salvador Alvarado Municipality in the State of Sinaloa, where he was born, named in his honor. Early life and personal life Salvador Alvarado was born on September 16, 1880, in Culiacán, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa to Timoteo Alvarado and Antonia Rubio. (in Spanish) His family moved to a Yaqui pueblo, known as Pótam, in Sonora when Alvarado was around eight years old. As a young man, he moved to the port of Guaymas and worked in the pharmacy of Don Luis G. Dávila. He later moved to Cananea, where he opened his own pharmacy and worked for several years as a pharmacist and merchant. (in Spanish) In 1906, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudecindo Alvarado
Rudecindo Alvarado (March 1, 1792 – June 22, 1872) was an Argentine general. He fought in the military campaigns of Manuel Belgrano, and in the Army of the Andes. He was governor of Mendoza. He left the country during the rule of Juan Manuel de Rosas, and returned in 1852 after Rosas' defeat at the battle of Caseros The Battle of Caseros ( es, Batalla de Caseros) was fought near the town of El Palomar, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on 3 February 1852, between the Army of Buenos Aires commanded by Juan Manuel de Rosas and the Grand Army (''Ejército ....Ione S. Wright and Lisa M. Nekhom, ''Historical Dictionary of Argentina'' (1978) pp 27-28 Notes Governors of Mendoza Province Argentine generals People of the Argentine War of Independence Unitarianists (Argentina) 1792 births 1872 deaths Argentine exiles {{Argentina-mil-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosana Alvarado
Rosana Alvarado Carrión (born 19 February 1977) is an Ecuadorian feminist politician for the Alianza PAÍS party. In 2017 she was the first vice President of Ecuador's National Assembly. From 2017 to 2021 she was the Minister of Justice. She is in favour of same-sex marriage and the liberalisation of the Ecuador's laws against abortion. Life Alvarado was born in Cuenca in 1977. She completed her higher studies at the Universidad del Azuay, where she obtained a law degree and a degree in social communication. She joined the Alianza PAÍS party. In October 2013, congresswomen Paola Pabón and Gina Godoy presented a motion to the National Assembly to discuss the decriminalization of abortion in cases of rape. The motion was supported by nineteen other members of the governing party, including Alvarado who was the vice president of the legislature, but the motion was opposed by the President. This is an issue where Alvarado differs from the President as she is in favour of same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Alvarado
Peter J. Alvarado Jr. (February 22, 1920 – December 27, 2003) was an American animation and comic book artist. Alvarado's animation career spanned almost 60 years. He was also a prolific contributor to Western Publishing's line of comic books. Biography Animation Alvarado was born in Raton, New Mexico, and grew up in Glendale, California. He attended the Chouinard Art Institute in the 1930; after graduation he was hired as an assistant animator by the Walt Disney Studio. He provided uncredited work on '' Snow White and the Seven Dwarves''. Evanier, Mark, "Pete Alvarado (1920-2004)". ''news from ME'' website. Last accessed 03/13/2007. Around 1939 Alvarado left Disney to find work in New York City, where he provided his earliest comic book art for |
Pedro De Alvarado
Pedro de Alvarado (; c. 1485 – 4 July 1541) was a Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala.Lovell, Lutz and Swezey 1984, p. 461. He participated in the conquest of Cuba, in Juan de Grijalva's exploration of the coasts of the Yucatán Peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico, and in the conquest of the Aztec Empire led by Hernán Cortés. He is considered the conquistador of much of Central America, including Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Character and appearance Pedro de Alvarado was flamboyant and charismatic, and was both a brilliant military commander and a cruel, hardened man. His hair and beard were red, which reminded the Aztecs of their sun-god (often painted red) Tōnatiuh. He was handsome, and presented an affable appearance, but was volatile and quick to anger.Burland 1973, p. 216. He was ruthless in his dealings with the indigenous peoples he set out to conquer. Historians judge that his greed drove him to excessive cruelty,Recinos 1986, p. 205. and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Velasco Alvarado
Juan Francisco Velasco Alvarado (June 16, 1910 – December 24, 1977) was a Peruvian general who served as the President of Peru after a successful coup d'état against Fernando Belaúnde's presidency in 1968. Under his presidency, nationalism, as well as left-leaning policies that addressed Indigenous Peruvians, such as nationalization or agrarian reform were adopted. These policies were reversed after another coup d'état in 1975 led by his Prime Minister, Francisco Morales-Bermúdez. Velasco had a confrontational foreign policy towards the United States, as he pushed for renegotiation of treaties and criticized what he perceived as a pernicious dependence of Latin American states on the United States. While he strengthened Peruvian relations with the Soviet Union, Velasco was firmly anti-communist. His foreign policy has been described as "third way." Early life Juan Velasco was born in Castilla, a city near Piura on Peru's north coast. He was the son of Manuel José Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Carlos Alvarado (politician)
Juan Carlos Alvarado Prato (born 12 November 1981) is a Venezuelan politician who is Secretary-General of Copei and a member of the National Assembly since 2021. See also * V National Assembly of Venezuela The V National Assembly of Venezuela is the current sitting of the National Assembly (Venezuela), National Assembly. It is the meeting of the legislative branch of Venezuela, Venezuelan federal government, comprising the National Assembly of Ven ... References 1981 births Living people Copei politicians 21st-century Venezuelan politicians Members of the National Assembly (Venezuela) {{DEFAULTSORT:Alvarado, Juan Carlos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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