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Babalu (song)
Babalu may refer to: * "Babalú", a 1939 song popularized by Desi Arnaz in the 1940s * ''BaBalu'', a 2001 Michael Bublé album * Babalu, Iran, a village in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran * The nickname for mixed martial artist Renato Sobral * Babalu (comedian) (1942–1998), screen name of the Filipino actor Pablito Sarmiento Jr. * A character in the novel ''Daughter of Fortune'' by Isabel Allende See also * Babalú Ayé, the spirit of illness and disease in Yoruba mythology * Babaloo Mandel Marc "Babaloo" Mandel (born October 13, 1949) is an American screenwriter. He first wrote episodic television comedy, then later began writing feature films. He and long-time writing partner Lowell Ganz penned numerous high-profile films includ ... (born 1949), American writer * Babilu, another name for Babylon {{disambiguation, hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babalú
"Babalú" is a Cuban popular afro song written by Margarita Lecuona, the cousin of composers Ernestina and Ernesto Lecuona. The song title is a reference to the Santería deity Babalú Ayé. Lyrics In the song's lyrics, originally written in Spanish creole, the singer wonders aloud what to do with a statue of Babalú Ayé, now that a Santería rite had been invoked by others. He suggests that seventeen candles be lit up, in the shape of a cross, and that a cigar and aguardiente be brought to him, as to pay homage to the deity. He then requests good luck, love from his beloved woman, and safety and protection to both. History The song was first published in the United States in 1939 by Peer International. The first publication with an English translation (by Sydney King Russell) was in 1941. "Babalú" was the signature song of the fictional television character Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz in the television comedy series ''I Love Lucy'', though it was already an established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BaBalu
Babalu may refer to: * "Babalú", a 1939 song popularized by Desi Arnaz in the 1940s * ''BaBalu'', a 2001 Michael Bublé album * Babalu, Iran, a village in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran * The nickname for mixed martial artist Renato Sobral * Babalu (comedian) (1942–1998), screen name of the Filipino actor Pablito Sarmiento Jr. * A character in the novel ''Daughter of Fortune'' by Isabel Allende See also * Babalú Ayé, the spirit of illness and disease in Yoruba mythology * Babaloo Mandel Marc "Babaloo" Mandel (born October 13, 1949) is an American screenwriter. He first wrote episodic television comedy, then later began writing feature films. He and long-time writing partner Lowell Ganz penned numerous high-profile films includ ... (born 1949), American writer * Babilu, another name for Babylon {{disambiguation, hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babalu, Iran
Babalu ( fa, بابالو, also Romanized as Bābālū) is a village in Chaldoran-e Shomali Rural District, in the Central District of Chaldoran County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to the west, by Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, by the Caspian Sea and Turkmeni .... At the 2006 census, its population was 354, in 61 families. References Populated places in Chaldoran County {{Chaldoran-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renato Sobral
Renato da Cunha Sobral (; born 7 September 1975), also known as "Babalu", is a retired Brazilian Luta Livre submission grappler, mixed martial artist, and was the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. Sobral previously fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he posted a 6–4 record and has also competed for Bellator, RINGS, Jungle Fight, Cage Rage, Affliction, and ONE Championship. He is the Head Instructor of Babalu's Iron Gym Cerritos and has a Luta Livre black belt under Marco Ruas and also a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. Background Sobral is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and began competing in wrestling from a young age of nine. Sobral later went on to be a South American Wrestling Champion in 1998, a three-time Brazilian National Wrestling Champion in 1998, 1999, and 2000, and was a Brazilian National Muay Thai Champion in 1992. Sobral joined the Gracie Barra Combat Team and trained in Ruas Vale Tudo, a martial arts sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babalu (comedian)
Pablo Martin Sarmiento (June 29, 1942 - August 27, 1998), better known as Babalu, was a Filipino comedian and actor. His screen name was a reference to his long, sharp chin ("''baba''" is the Filipino term for "chin") of which was sometimes a subject of on screen ridicule, usually by himself. Personal life He grew up in Sampaloc, Manila in his grandmother's home with his mother, one sister and three brothers. Babalu fathered a son. For several years and until his death, he was living with his long-time partner who eventually became his wife prior to his death, with whom he had a child. Acting career Babalu is considered "one of the most famous, beloved, and greatest comedians" in the Philippines. He is the nephew of the famous actor Panchito Alba. Dolphy, the king of Philippine Comedy, discovered Babalu's talent as a comedian. Babalu was given a featured role on the Philippines' leading comedy-variety show ''Buhay Artista''. His appearances in movies and television included the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daughter Of Fortune
''Daughter of Fortune'' ( es, Hija de la fortuna) is a novel by Isabel Allende, and was chosen as an Oprah's Book Club selection in February 2000. It was published first in Spanish by Plaza & Janés in 1998. Isabel Allende says "of her female protagonist in Daughter of Fortune, Eliza, that she might well represent who the author might have been in another life.""Daughter of Fortune: Introduction." Novels for Students. Ed. Marie Rose Napierkowski. Vol. 18. Detroit: Gale, 1998. eNotes.com. January 2006. 19 August 2009e-notes.com "Allende spent seven years of research on this, her fifth novel, which she says is a story of a young woman's search for self-knowledge." "Allende also believes that the novel reflects her own struggle to define the role of feminism in her life." Allende also wrote a sequel to ''Daughter of Fortune'' entitled '' Portrait in Sepia'' which follows Eliza Sommers' granddaughter. Plot summary In Chile during the 1840s, young Chilean Eliza Sommers is raised and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babalú Ayé
"Babalú" is a Cuban popular afro song written by Margarita Lecuona, the cousin of composers Ernestina and Ernesto Lecuona. The song title is a reference to the Santería deity Babalú Ayé. Lyrics In the song's lyrics, originally written in Spanish creole, the singer wonders aloud what to do with a statue of Babalú Ayé, now that a Santería rite had been invoked by others. He suggests that seventeen candles be lit up, in the shape of a cross, and that a cigar and aguardiente be brought to him, as to pay homage to the deity. He then requests good luck, love from his beloved woman, and safety and protection to both. History The song was first published in the United States in 1939 by Peer International. The first publication with an English translation (by Sydney King Russell) was in 1941. "Babalú" was the signature song of the fictional television character Ricky Ricardo, played by Desi Arnaz in the television comedy series ''I Love Lucy'', though it was already an established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babaloo Mandel
Marc "Babaloo" Mandel (born October 13, 1949) is an American screenwriter. He first wrote episodic television comedy, then later began writing feature films. He and long-time writing partner Lowell Ganz penned numerous high-profile films including ''Splash'' (1984), '' Parenthood'' (1989), ''City Slickers'' (1991) and ''A League of Their Own'' (1992). Biography Mandel was born in New York City, the son of a taxi driver. He attended Queens College, City University of New York, before leaving for Hollywood in 1972. There he met Ganz. It was Ganz who gave him the nickname "Babaloo", after the character Babaloo Mandel in Philip Roth's novel ''Portnoy's Complaint''. Mandel and Ganz were featured in ''The Dialogue'' interview series. In the 90-minute interview with producer Mike DeLuca, they discussed their 40-year partnership as it evolved from television to feature films. Both men worked on the television series ''Happy Days'', Mandel as a creative consultant, Ganz as supervising p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |