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El Chino (film)
Chino or El Chino may refer to: Art, entertainment, and media * ''Chino'' (1973 film), an Italian film starring Charles Bronson * ''Chino'' (1991 film), a Nepali film Places * Chino, California, a city in San Bernardino County, California, USA * Chino, Nagano, a city in Nagano prefecture, Japan * Chino Hills, a mountain range on the border of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, California * Chino Hills, California, a city in San Bernardino County, California, USA * Chino Valley, Arizona, a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA People People nicknamed "Chino" * Chino Cadahia (born 1957), Cuban baseball coach * Chino Herrera (1903–1983), Mexican actor and comedian * Chino Moreno (born 1973), American musician * Chino Pozo (1915–1980), Cuban drummer * David Rheem, US poker player * Chino Roque (born 1990), was a space cadets * Javi Chino (born 1987), Spanish footballer * Chino Smith (1903–1932), Negro league baseball player * Jesús Alberto Miranda Pérez, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino (1973 Film)
''Chino'' (Italian: ''Valdez, il mezzosangue'', UK theatrical title: ''Valdez the Half Breed'') is a 1973 Italian Western film starring Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Marcel Bozzuffi, and Vincent Van Patten. The original English language title shown at the beginning of the film was ''The Valdez Horses'', the same title that the novel on which the movie is based. It was an Italian-Spanish-French co-production filmed in Spain, with Italian and French funding. Plot Chino Valdez (Bronson) is a lonely horse breeder, whose life is thrown into turmoil when a young runaway (Van Patten) turns up at his door looking for work and, later, he falls in love with a beautiful woman (Ireland) whose brother (Bozzuffi) hates him. Cast Production Director John Sturges was unhappy with the finished film and considered the casting of Jill Ireland a fatal mistake. Six months after finishing the movie, Producer Dino De Laurentiis gathered the actors and crew to return for re-shoots and inserts. With St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge José Benítez
Jorge José Benítez (born 3 June 1950 in Gobernador Castro, Buenos Aires Province) is an Argentine former football player and coach. Nicknamed ''El Chino'' ("The Chinese"), Benítez started his career in Racing Club in 1969; in 1973 he was transferred to Boca Juniors, where he stayed until retirement in 1983. A gifted midfielder, he played 305 league matches and scored 40 goals for Boca, being instrumental in achieving the Metropolitano title in 1976 and 1981, the Nacional in 1976, the Copa Libertadores in 1977 and 1978 and the European/South American Cup in 1977. Since he shared Boca's midfield with talented players such as Trobbiani, Suñé, Potente, Ribolzi, Berta, Zanabria, Brindisi, and Maradona, his place in the team was often compromised. After retirement, Benítez worked as junior division coach in Boca Juniors, and was offered the post of main coach in November 2004 upon the resignation of (former teammate) Brindisi due to poor results. Benítez's first achievemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendell Chino
Wendell Chino (25 December 1923 – 4 November 1998 ) was a leader of the Mescalero Apache nation. Wendell Chino was born in Mescalero, New Mexico, on 25 December 1923. Chino, fiercely proud and independent, helped the Apache The Apache () are a group of culturally related Native American tribes in the Southwestern United States, which include the Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Mimbreño, Ndendahe (Bedonkohe or Mogollon and Nednhi or Carrizaleño an ... in southcentral New Mexico increase their standard of living, developing several tribal business such as Ski Apache, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Casino Apache, and several other businesses that benefitted his tribe. Chino also served as chair of the National Congress of American Indians from the 1950s well into the 1990s. References External links notablebiographies.com biographySki ApacheInn of the Mountain Gods {{DEFAULTSORT:Chino, Wendell 1923 births 1998 deaths Presidents of the Mescalero Apac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadao Chino
was a Japanese civil servant who served as the President of the Asian Development Bank from January 16, 1999 to February 1, 2005. On July 17, 2008, Chino, 74, died in Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ..., Japan, due to liver failure. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. References External links ADB News release re: Tadao Chino announces resignation Japanese bankers 1934 births 2008 deaths People from Fujieda, Shizuoka {{Japan-business-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino Rodriguez
Chino Rodriguez (b February 2, 1954 - d November 5, 2022) is an American musician and impresario specializing in Latin music, salsa and Latin jazz. Biography Chino was born James Mui in New York City on February 2, 1954, in the Little Italy/Chinatown area of Manhattan to a Chinese father (Chueng Mui), who obtained U.S. citizenship by joining the Merchant Marines during World War II and a third generation Puerto Rican mother (Gloria Figueroa Rodriguez). Early music career Chino took music at Junior High School 65 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. By his late teens, he had met Orchestra Dee Jay in Brooklyn, who soon allowed him into the fold as a band boy, then later as an occasional coro (chorus) singer. He formed his first band on the Lower East Side, simply called Chino Rodriguez and his Orchestra in 1968-69, playing at weddings, birthdays, and private parties. Through the local musician's union, American Federation of Musicians 802, he found work playing music for the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino 'Fats' Williams
Chino 'Fats' Williams (July 26, 1933 – April 5, 2000) was an American actor. page 75 Williams was best known for such films and television series as ''The Terminator'', '' Action Jackson'', '' Road House'', ''Rocky III'', '' Weird Science'', ''Iron Eagle'', '' Storyville'', ''House Party'', and ''Baretta''. Chino Williams' last film appearance was the 1996 film ''Killin' Me Softly''. Williams died at the age of 66 due to complications from kidney failure that had occurred years earlier. Filmography *''The Gravy Train'' (1974) - Chicken Man (uncredited) *''Rocky'' (1976) - Man in unemployment line (uncredited) *''Rocky II'' (1979) - Job searcher (uncredited) *'' Defiance'' (1980) - Local #2 *''Rocky III'' (1982) - Derelict *'' Swing Shift'' (1984) - Bouncer at Kelly's *''The Terminator'' (1984) - Truck Driver *'' Weird Science'' (1985) - Bar Patron *''Iron Eagle'' (1986) - Slappy *''Wildcats'' (1986) - Poolhall Man #2 *''Jumpin' Jack Flash'' (1986) - Larry (The Heavyset Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chino Darín
Ricardo Mario Darín (born 14 January 1989), known professionally as Chino Darín, is an Argentine actor and film producer. Early life Ricardo Mario Darín was born on 14 January 1989 in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Buenos Aires Province, to actor Ricardo Darín and Florencia Bas. Personal life In June 2016, he announced that he was in a relationship with Spanish actress Úrsula Corberó, whom he met on the set of the TV show ''La embajada ''La embajada'' () is a Spanish thriller television series created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira. Starring, among others, Belén Rueda, Abel Folk, Raúl Arévalo, Úrsula Corberó, Chino Darín, Amaia Salamanca, Maxi Iglesias, Megan Monta ...''. Filmography Film Television Host Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * 1989 births Argentine film producers Argentine male film actors Argentine male stage actors Argentine male television actors Argentine television presenters Living peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcos
''Narcos'' is an American-Colombian crime drama television series created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro. Set and filmed in Colombia, seasons 1 and 2 are based on the story of Colombian narcoterrorist and drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who is the leader of the Medellin Cartel and became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine. The series also focuses on Escobar's interactions with drug lords, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, and various opposition entities. Season 3 picks up after the fall of Escobar and continues to follow the DEA as they try to shut down the rise of the infamous Cali Cartel. Season 1, comprising 10 episodes, originally aired on August 28, 2015, as a Netflix exclusive. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 2, 2016, with 10 episodes. On September 6, 2016, Netflix renewed the series for its third and fourth seasons. Season 3 premiered on September 1, 2017, but on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melissa Calderon
Melissa Margarita Calderón Ojeda (born August 12, 1984), also known as "''La China''", is a suspected Mexican drug trafficker, assassin and the ex leader of "''Las Fuerzas Especiales de Los Dámaso''", an enforcer group of the Sinaloa Cartel under the orders of Damaso Lopez Nuñez. Left after being replaced as leader. Starting Cartel California Sur With her then boyfriend El chino Lopez and unknown members of Southern California gangs. little else is known She is allegedly responsible for over 150 murders in Mexico and multiple outbreaks of violence in La Paz. Biography Calderón was born to José Alfredo Calderón Cota and Alma Guadalupe Ojeda Angulo. She began her criminal career with the Sinaloa Cartel in 2005. Calderón was the leader of the Damaso Cartel, a sub-division of the Sinaloa Cartel, until she was forcibly removed of her rank by cartel leader "''El Grande''", who killed her first boyfriend, Erick Davalos Von Borstel. In response, she became the leader of "Las Fue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Silva
David Josué Jiménez Silva (born 8 January 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Real Sociedad. Silva plays mainly as a central or an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger or second striker. He is predominantly a left-footed player and his passing ability and possession-retaining qualities have earned him the nicknames " Merlin" and "El Mago" from his teammates and fans. He is considered to be one of the greatest midfielders of his generation. Silva spent seven years of his professional career with Valencia CF, appearing in more than 160 games and winning a Copa del Rey in 2008. In the summer of 2010, he moved to Manchester City and has since appeared in over 400 matches. With them he has won two FA Cups, five League Cups and four Premier League titles. He is regarded as one of Manchester City's greatest ever players alongside Billy Meredith, Bert Trautmann, Colin Bell and Sergio Agüero. Silva has been named in the PFA Team of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcelo Ríos
Marcelo Andrés Ríos Mayorga (; born 26 December 1975) is a Chilean former world No. 1 tennis player. Nicknamed ''"El Chino"'' ("The Chinese") and ''"El zurdo de Vitacura"'' ("The Lefty from Vitacura"), he became the first Latin American player to reach the top position on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles rankings in March 1998, holding the spot for six weeks. He also held the top ranking in juniors. At , Ríos is the shortest man to hold the number 1 ranking in men's tennis. Ríos was the first player to win all three clay-court Masters Series tournaments (Monte Carlo, Rome, and Hamburg) since the format began in 1990. He was also the third man in history (after Michael Chang and Pete Sampras) to complete the Sunshine Double (winning Indian Wells and Miami Masters in one year), which he achieved in 1998. Despite winning those five Masters titles, Ríos is also the only man in the Open Era to have been world No. 1 without ever winning a Grand Slam singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Álvaro Recoba
Álvaro Alexánder Recoba Rivero (; born 17 March 1976; nickname "El Chino"Uruguay legend Alvaro 'El Chino ' Recoba bids farewell to football by Sam Kelly, '''', 1 April 2016) is a Uruguayan former who played as a forward or |
