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Luis Rivera (actor)
Luis Rivera may refer to: *Luis Rivera (athlete) (born 1987), Mexican long jumper * Luis Rivera (gymnast) (born 1986), Puerto Rican gymnast *Luis Rivera (infielder) (born 1964), former player and a coach in Major League Baseball *Luis Rivera (pitcher) (born 1978), MLB pitcher * Luis Antonio Rivera (born 1930), Puerto Rican comedian * Luis Collazo Rivera, Puerto Rican politician, former mayor of Toa Alta *Luis Daniel Rivera, Puerto Rican politician, former member of the Puerto Rican senate * Luis Guillermo Rivera (born 1975), Colombian footballer * Luis Mariano Rivera (1906–2002), Venezuelan singer, composer, poet and dramatist *Luis Muñoz Rivera (1859–1916), Puerto Rican politician or the park named after him * Luis Padrón Rivera (1892–1960), Puerto Rican politician * Ramón Luis Rivera (born c. 1925), former mayor of the city of Bayamón * Luis Rivera (actor), actor whose films include '' I'll Kill Him and Return Alone'' (1967) * Luis Castro Rivera (born 1991), Puerto Rican ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Rivera (athlete)
Luis Alberto Rivera Morales (born 21 June 1987, in Agua Prieta) is a Mexican long jumper. His personal best is 8.46 metres, achieved in July 2013. He attended Central Arizona College, where he learned English. After finishing his General Studies degree, he attended the University of Arizona, where he was named all-American in long jump. He finished his Bachelor in Science in Industrial Engineering. Currently, he is studying his PhD in Systems and Industrial Engineering. In 2013, Luis Rivera competed at the World University Games held in Kazan, Russia, where he jumped 8.46 meters to take the gold medal in a head-to-head battle with Russian national favorite Aleksandr Menkov, who finished 4 cm behind. Rivera's winning jump became the Mexican national record, and the University Games record. Just over a month later, at the World Championships A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Rivera (gymnast)
Luis Ramon Rivera Rivera (born September 4, 1986 in Humacao) is a Puerto Rican gymnast. Rivera had won a total of three medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including two golds for the team all-around and pommel horse. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he finished fourteenth in the men's individual all-around final, with a total technical score of 90.175. He is also affiliated with Federacion Puertorriqueña de Gimnasia (Puerto Rican Federation of Gymnastics), and is coached and trained by Jose and Juan R. Colon. Career achievements * Fourteenth place in the individual all-around event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China * Three-time medalist (two golds and one bronze) at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil * Finished fourth for vault at the 2008 Turnier der Meister in Cottbus, Germany, and at the 2011 ART World Cup Series in Paris, France Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Rivera (infielder)
Luis Antonio Rivera Pedraza (born January 3, 1964) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball coach, and a former infielder who played for the Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Houston Astros, and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Rivera began coaching in the Cleveland Indians organization in 2000, and worked as their infield and first base coach from 2006 to 2009. In 2010, he joined the Toronto Blue Jays as a coaching assistant, and became the third base coach in 2012. Professional career Rivera signed with the Montreal Expos as an international free agent, and played four years in their minor league organization before making his MLB debut on August 3, 1986. Rivera played parts of three seasons with the Expos before he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, along with John Dopson, for Dan Gakeler and Spike Owen. Rivera had the most productive season of his career with Boston in 1991, when he hit .258 with eight home runs and 40 runs batted in (RBI) in 129 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Rivera (pitcher)
Luis Rivera Gutierrez (born June 21, 1978) is a Mexican right-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is tall and weighs . He is currently the manager for the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. Career Prior to being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Braves in 1995, he attended Sistema Prepatoria Abierta in Telucha, Mexico. He began his professional career in 1996 with the GCL Braves, not playing in American baseball in 1995 because he was loaned by the Braves to the Tigres del Mexico. With the GCL Braves in 1996, he went 1–1 with a 2.59 ERA. In 1997, he pitched for the Danville Braves and Macon Braves, going a combined 5–1 with a 2.03 ERA in 13 games started. In 62 innings of work, he had 84 strikeouts and 24 walks. Ranked the 44th best prospect in baseball in 1998 by Baseball America, Rivera went 5–5 with a 3.98 ERA for Macon that season. He struck out 118 batters in 92 innings that season. Rivera was ranked the 71st best prospect in base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Antonio Rivera
Luis Antonio Rivera a.k.a. "Yoyo Boing" (born April 9, 1930) is a Puerto Rican actor, comedian and television show host, who was also one of the pioneers of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican television. Early years Rivera was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico and his parents moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Santurce, a section of San Juan, from Humacao when he was only three years old. After receiving his primary education, Rivera attended the "Escuela Superior Central de Santurce" (Central High School (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Central High School of Santurce). He found a part-time job at a local radio station which opened the doors to a new world for him. Rivera became a member of the Drama Department of the University of Puerto Rico. As a drama student, he participated in two of René Marqués' plays. Having a deep baritone voice he also became a radio presenter. His radio station dramatized comedy sketches, and one of the producers suggested dramatizing Archie Comics over the radio. Due to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Collazo Rivera
Luis "Jumbo" Collazo Rivera is a Puerto Rican politician and former mayor of Toa Alta. Collazo is affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP) and served as mayor from 2005 to 2013. References Living people Mayors of places in Puerto Rico New Progressive Party (Puerto Rico) politicians People from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico Year of birth missing (living people) {{PuertoRico-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Daniel Rivera
Luis Daniel Rivera Filomeno is a Puerto Rican politician from the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). Rivera was elected to the Senate of Puerto Rico in 2012. Rivera was born in Carolina. He has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Rivera has also worked with the Municipality of Carolina. He is married and has two children. Rivera decided to run for a seat in the Senate of Puerto Rico under the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). After winning a spot on the 2012 primaries, he was elected on the general elections A general election is a political voting election where generally all or most members of a given political body are chosen. These are usually held for a nation, state, or territory's primary legislative body, and are different from by-elections ( ... to represent the District of Carolina. See also * 25th Senate of Puerto Rico References Living people People from Carolina, Puerto Rico Members of the Senate of Puerto Rico Year of birth missing (living peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Guillermo Rivera
Luis Guillermo Rivera Martínez (born June 11, 1975) is a retired Colombian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for Emelec in the Ecuadorian Football League. Personal life Rivera was born in Bogotá, Colombia but he grew up there and also in Cali. He is married to Claudia and has two children, Andrea and David. His father, Guillermo Rivera and his uncle Abimael Martinez were also amateur footballers and they both supported him and advised him about the game. Education was very important for him; he finished high school and studied to be a physical trainer at the university. When he is not doing sports he likes to play chess, because it exercises the mind, he says. He now lives in Guayaquil with his wife and kids, and he has declared publicly that when he retires from professional football he intends to open a football academy in Bogotá. Playing style Rivera started his career as a striker, but in time due to his excellent passing skills his coaches decided to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Mariano Rivera
Luis Mariano Rivera (1906-2002) was a Venezuelan singer, composer, poet, and dramatist. He was born on August 19, 1906, and was a self-taught musician. He wrote hundreds of songs that have been performed by musicians including Morella Muñoz, Jesús Sevillano, Gualberto Ibarreto, Juan Carlos Salazar, Cecilia Todd, Lilia Vera, Simón Díaz, Serenata Guayanesa and Un Solo Pueblo. Biographer Rafael Salazar wrote in his book “Luis Mariano Rivera, Poet and Singer of Express Canchunchú”: “Few popular poets and musicians have had the privilege to be recognized by so many people, regional and national institutions”. Luis Mariano Rivera died on March 15, 2002. See also *Venezuelan music Several styles of the traditional music of Venezuela, such as salsa and merengue, are common to its Caribbean neighbors. Perhaps the most typical Venezuelan music is joropo, a rural form which originated in the llanos, or plains. Genres Jorop ... References Further reading * {{DE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Muñoz Rivera
Luis Muñoz Rivera (July 17, 1859 – November 15, 1916) was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist and politician. He was a major figure in the struggle for political autonomy of Puerto Rico in union with Spain. In 1887, Muñoz Rivera became part of the leadership of a newly formed Autonomist Party. In 1889, he successfully ran a campaign for the position of delegate in the district of Caguas. Subsequently, Muñoz Rivera was a member of a group organized by the party to discuss proposals of autonomy with Práxedes Mateo Sagasta, who would grant Puerto Rico an autonomous government following his election. He served as Chief of the Cabinet of this government. On August 13, 1898, the Treaty of Paris transferred possession of Puerto Rico from Spain to the United States and a military government was established. In 1899, Muñoz Rivera resigned his position within the cabinet and remained inactive in politics for some time. In 1909, he was elected as Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Padrón Rivera
Lino Padrón Rivera was a Puerto Rican politician, Representative, and Senator. He was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 1933 to 1940, when he joined the Senate of Puerto Rico. He served as senator until 1945. Biography Lino Padrón Rivera, was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico but lived in most of his life in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Padrón was an active member of the Socialist Party for a long time. For the Puerto Rican 1932 general elections, the Socialist Party merged with the Republican Party, and Padrón was elected to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives representing District #6. Padrón served as Representative until February 1940. That year, Resident Commissioner Santiago Iglesias Pantín died, prompting Senator Bolívar Pagán to take his place in Washington, DC. Padrón was then asked to fill Pagán's seat for the remainder of the term. Padrón also assumed Pagán's duties as President pro tempore until 1941. In the Puerto Rican 1940 general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramón Luis Rivera
Ramón Luis Rivera Rivera (born June 21, 1929) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party. He served as Mayor of Bayamón from 1977 until 2001. Early life Rivera was born in Aguas Buenas. Rivera began his primary studies in his hometown of Aguas Buenas, but completed high school at the Dr. Agustín Stahl High School in Bayamón. He then completed an Associate degree in Administration from the Metropolitan School of Commerce. Rivera served in the United States Army. From 1952 to 1954, he served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany until being honorably discharged. Rivera worked for 15 years for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Political career Rivera began his political career in 1968, when he was elected as member of the Municipal Assembly of Bayamón. In 1972, Rivera was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico representing District 6. After one term as Representative, Rivera ran for Mayor at the 1976 general ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
