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Laia Manzanares
Laia Manzanares Tomàs (born 30 March 1994) is a Spanish actress best known for her role as the cheerleader and love interest in Tame Impala's 2015 music video for "The Less I Know the Better", which became a sleeper hit and cult classic in the late 2010s. She is also known for playing the role of Ukrainian student Oksana Casanoves in the Spanish television series '' Merlí''. Early life Laia Manzanares Tomàs was born in 1994, to a Valencian father and Catalan mother. She was educated at the Institut Públic XXV Olimpiada high school and the Col·legi de Teatre, for two years, in Barcelona. Manzanares was inspired to act professionally after watching Uma Thurman as Beatrix "The Bride" Kiddo in Quentin Tarantino's '' Kill Bill: Volume 1'' and being impressed by the character's strength of personality. Hoping to inspire others in the same way, Manzanares expressed her hope to work with high school or elementary school students to help instill self confidence in young pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naturgy
Naturgy Energy Group S.A''.'', formerly ''Gas Natural Fenosa'' (), is a Spanish multinational natural gas and electrical energy utilities company, which operates primarily in Spain. The company's administrative headquarters are in Barcelona, while its legal headquarters are in Madrid. It also has operations in other countries, including: Italy, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Moldova, and Morocco. Description The corporation's main interests are: the distribution of natural gas in Spain, Italy, and Latin America; the generation and commercialisation of electricity in the liberalised Spanish market (1997-2009); and the management of natural gas infrastructure and shipping transport. Gas Natural has approximately 10,000,000 energy clients worldwide. It has around 6,700 employees, of which approximately 50% work within Spain. The group's largest shareholders include the Spanish ''La Caixa'' bank and Repsol global energy c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejo Levis
Alejandro de Vivar (1635–1660), better known as Mestizo Alejo, was a Chilean mestizo, who fought in the Arauco War. He was the son of the Mapuche cacique Curivilú and the Spanish Isabel de Vivar y Castro who was captured during a Mapuche raid. Isabel and Alejo were rescued five years later and rejoined the Spanish society. Alejo enlisted the Spanish army, but the system of castas prevented his promotion. As a result, he deserted from the Spanish army and joined the Mapuches, being appointed toqui. Instructed in Spanish military strategy, he posed a serious threat to his former masters, but he died in a crime of passion: after he had sex with a captured Spanish woman his two wives murdered him. Biography Alejandro Vivar, Isabel's father, was a Spanish soldier in the Captaincy General of Chile during the Arauco War against the Mapuches. He led an incursion into Mapuche territory and was ambushed by them. Isabel was captured and engaged to the cacique Curivilú.Inostroza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hache (TV Series)
''Hache'' is a Spanish crime drama streaming television series created by Verónica Fernández. The series is set in the world of drug trafficking in the Barcelona of the 60s, and it stars Adriana Ugarte, along with Eduardo Noriega, and Javier Rey. The first season is composed of 8 episodes of one hour, and became available for streaming worldwide on Netflix on 1 November 2019. On 21 November 2019 it was confirmed that the series had been renewed for a second season, which premiered on 5 February 2021. In July 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons. Cast Episodes Season 1 (2019) Season 2 Awards and nominations , - , align = "center" rowspan = 2 , 2021 , , rowspan = "2" , 8th , , colspan = "2" , Best Drama Series , , , , rowspan = 2" , , - , Best Drama Actor , , Javier Rey Javier Rey (born 25 February 1980) is a Spanish actor. He is popular for his performance in the television series ''Fariña''. Biography Born in Noia, Galicia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estoy Vivo
''Estoy vivo'' is a Spanish crime television series with supernatural and comedy elements. Created by Daniel Écija and produced by RTVE in collaboration with Globomedia and Good Mood, it premiered on 7 September 2017 on La 1. Its fourth season premiered on 10 March 2021. Premise Andrés Vargas (Roberto Álamo), a police officer, dies during the pursuit of a serial killer. Given a second chance, he comes back to life, but 5 years after his death is incarnated into the body of another police officer, Manuel Márquez ( Javier Gutiérrez). He teams up with Vargas' daughter Susana (Anna Castillo), who does not suspect Márquez's real identity, and with 'El Enlace' (Alejo Sauras) in facing the killer, who has resumed their activity. The show is set in Vallecas, Madrid, though other locations of the Spanish capital also appear in the series. Cast ;First season * Javier Gutiérrez as Manuel Márquez. * Anna Castillo as Susana. * as David Aranda. * Alejo Sauras as El Enlace. * Cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilafranca (film)
Vilafranca is a municipality in the '' comarca'' of Ports, in the province of Castellón, Valencian Community, Spain. Prior to 2022, it was part of a different ''comarca'', l'Alt Maestrat. Its official Spanish language name is Villafranca del Cid. Geography The royal town of Villafranca del Cid is situated on the western boundary of the province of Castellón, from the capital. The village lies on a high plateau at above sea level. Despite this, the rest of the term is very rugged, most notably the main point "'Tossal dels Montllats'" (), "'Tossal del Mas de Coder'" (), "'Tossal del Mas d'Altava'" (), "'Tossal del Mas de Tosca de Dalt'" (), "'Tossal d'Arriello'" () and the side of" 'Canto del Picaio' "(). By contrast the lower part is in the Río Monleón above sea level. The highest points are basically formed by limestone erosion that has beveled sometimes deeply. The dissolution of limestone has managed whimsical molded in "'' Les Coves del Forcall .''" You reach thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matar Al Padre
''Matar al padre'' () is a four-part Spanish family drama television miniseries with comedy elements directed by Mar Coll. It stars Gonzalo de Castro, Paulina García, Marcel Borràs, Greta Fernández, Pol López and Nuria González. It was released by Movistar+ in May 2018. Premises The fiction spans along 16 years, with each episode respectively set in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012. Starting in 1996 post-Olympic Barcelona, the plot focuses on Jacobo Vidal—an authoritarian, obsessive and dysfunctional ''pater familias''—and his developing relationship with his children, Tomás and Valeria. While the depicted family members in the series are largely Spanish-speaking, they sometimes interact with other characters in Catalan too. Cast * Gonzalo de Castro as Jacobo Vidal. * Paulina García as Isabel. * as Tomás. * Greta Fernández as Valeria. * Pol López as Iván. * Nuria González as Mireia. Production and release Directed by , she wrote the screenplay together with Vale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cites
CITES (shorter name for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade. It was drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The convention was opened for signature in 1973 and CITES entered into force on 1 July 1975. Its aim is to ensure that international trade (import/export) in specimens of animals and plants included under CITES, does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild. This is achieved via a system of permits and certificates. CITES affords varying degrees of protection to more than 38,000 species. , Secretary-General of CITES is Ivonne Higuero. Background CITES is one of the largest and oldest conservation and sustainable use agreements in existence. There are three working langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alegría (2021 Film)
''Alegría'' is a 2021 Spanish film directed by Violeta Salama. The cast, led by Cecilia Suárez, also features Laia Manzanares, Sarah Perles, Mara Guil and Leonardo Sbaraglia. Premise The film—presented as a "feelgood movie"— is set in Melilla, exploring the blend of cultures in the city, including identity, religious and family issues. After some time installed in the city, Alegría rediscovers her Jewish roots in the wake of the wedding of her niece Yael. Cast Production ''Alegría'' was produced by La Claqueta and Powehi Films alongside La Cruda Realidad, Alegría La Película AIE and 9AM Media Lab, with the participation of RTVE and support from the ICAA, the department of Culture of the Junta de Andalucía, and the department of Culture and Equality of the autonomous city of Melilla. The film had a €2.4 million budget. Filming began in February 2021 and wrapped in March 2021. Besides Melilla, shooting locations included Seville and other places in Andalusia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabel Coixet
Isabel Coixet Castillo (; born 9 April 1960 ) is a Spanish film director. She is one of the most prolific film directors of contemporary Spain, having directed twelve feature-length films since the beginning of her film career in 1988, in addition to documentary films, shorts, and commercials. Her films depart from the traditional national cinema of Spain, and help to “untangle films from their national context ... clearing the path for thinking about national film from different perspectives.” The recurring themes of “emotions, feelings, and existential conflict” coupled with her distinct visual style secure the “multifaceted (she directs, writes, produces, shoots, and acts)” filmmaker's status as a “Catalans, Catalan auteur.” Early life Isabel Coixet was born in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Sant Adrià del Besòs next to Barcelona on 9 April 1960. She started filming when she was given an 8 mm camera on the occasion of her First Communion. After obtaining a BA d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
