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Manolo
Manolo, a form of Manuel (name), is a male given name which may refer to: People: *Manolo Álvarez Mera (1923–1986), Cuban-born bel canto tenor *Manolo Badrena (born 1952), Puerto Rican percussionist * Manolo Blahnik (born 1942), Spanish fashion designer of shoes known as Manolos * Manolo Caracol (1909–1973), Spanish flamenco artist * Manolo Cardona (born 1977), Colombian actor * Manolo Escobar (1932–2013), Spanish singer of "Y Viva España" *Manolo Gabbiadini (born 1991), Italian footballer * Manolo García (born 1955), Spanish singer and painter * Manuel Gaspar Haro (born 1981), Spanish footballer *Manolo (sculptor), real name Manuel Martinez Hugué (1872-1945), Catalan sculptor * Manolo Lama (born 1962), Spanish radio sportscaster * Manolo (footballer, born 1960), full name José Manuel Martínez Toral, Spanish footballer * Manolo (footballer, born 1985), real name Manuel López Escámez, Spanish footballer * Manolo Millares (born 1926), Spanish painter *Manolo Noriega, rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo Álvarez Mera
Manolo Álvarez Mera ''(né'' Manuel Ernesto Álvarez-Mera 7 November 1923 Havana, Cuba – 16 October 1986 New York City) was a Cuban-born tenor who flourished as a bel canto during the late 1940s and 1950s. Despite having an operatic caliber voice, he gained popularity singing in operettas, musical reviews, radio, television, vaudeville, and major night clubs in Cuba, New York, and Latin America. He became a Cuban exile in 1960 after the Cuban Revolution. Career Cuba Álvarez was born November 7, 1923, to Beniana (née Mera) and Manuel Alvarez in the Luyanó neighborhood of Diez de Octubre, Havana, Cuba. After formally studying voice in Havana, Álvarez performed for the first time in public at the Teatro Principal de la Comedia (Main Theater of Comedy) in Havana in 1943, singing the role of Niño Fernando in ', a one act zarzuela, a characteristically Spanish genre of lyric and dramatic theatre. The lyrics were by Gustavo Sánchez Galarraga (1893–1934) and the music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Manolo Fortich, officially the Municipality of Manolo Fortich ( Bukid and Higaonon: Banuwa ta Manolo Fortich; ceb, Lungsod sa Manolo Fortich; tl, Bayan ng Manolo Fortich), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 113,200 people. Manolo Fortich used to be known as Maluko; it was renamed in 1957. Maluko also happens to be the name of one of the municipality's barangay. History Before the coming of the Spaniards, the term ''"Bukidnon"'' referred to as the semi-sedentary indigenous inhabitants of the high plateaus and rugged mountain ranges of central Mindanao. The more prominent of these peoples were the ''"Manobos"'' who were the earliest settlers of this region. Located on the northern part of Bukidnon, is the Municipality of Manolo Fortich. The great pre-historic Asiatic migration was believed to have brought the early settlers of Bukidnon. It was theorized that they came from places of what ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo Sanchez (Nixon Staff Member)
Manuel "Manolo" Sanchez (born 1929) is the former long-time valet to Richard Nixon, known for his unfailing loyalty and fierce devotion to the former United States president. Sanchez was born in Spain and immigrated to Cuba at a young age. There, he worked as a dishwasher and laborer before moving to the United States. He was employed by Richard Nixon from 1962 to about 1980. The famously reserved Nixon developed a close friendship with Sanchez and once described him as a member of his family. Early life Sanchez was born in A Coruña, Spain. In 1946 he immigrated to Cuba where he worked as a dishwasher and laborer. In 1950 he emigrated, again, to Florida in the United States. Career Early years with the Nixons Sanchez began working for Richard and Pat Nixon in 1962 after being referred to the couple by Nixon family friend Bebe Rebozo. Sanchez and his wife Fina moved into the Nixons' 12-room apartment at 810 Fifth Avenue in New York City. Nixon would later describe the Sanchezes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel (name)
Manuel is a male given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanu'el (, which means "God with us." It was possibly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as ) to Spain and Portugal, where it has been used since at least the 13th century. Manuel is popular in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Romanian, Greek (Latinized), Polish and Dutch where ''Manny'' or Manu is used as a nickname. Middle Ages * Manuel I Komnenos (1118–1180) * Manuel II Palaiologos (1350–1425) * Manuel I of Trebizond (1218–1263) * Manuel II of Trebizond (1324–1333) * Manuel III of Trebizond (1364–1417) * Manuel I of Portugal (1469–1521) * Infante Manuel, Count of Ourém, Portuguese prince, son of Peter II of Portugal * Manuel of Castile (1234–1283), son of Ferdinand III of Castile * Manuel I, patriarch of Constantinople in 1216–22 * Manuel II, patriarch of Constantinople in 1244–55 * Manuel Christonymos, birth name of ''Patriarch Maximus III of Constantinople'', reigned 1476–1482 Early m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo Poulot
Manolo Poulot Ramos (born 28 June 1974 in Guantánamo) is a Cuban judoka. At the 2000 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the Men's Extra Lightweight (60 kg) category, together with Aidyn Smagulov Aidyn Smagulov ( kk, Айдын Смағұлов; born 1 December 1976) is a Kyrgyz and Kazakh judoka. He won the Kazakhstan championship in 1996 and went on to win the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's extra lightweight ( .... References External links * * 1974 births Living people Judoka at the 1996 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 2000 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1995 Pan American Games Judoka at the 1999 Pan American Games Olympic bronze medalists for Cuba Olympic judoka for Cuba Sportspeople from Guantánamo Olympic medalists in judo Cuban male judoka Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics Pan American Games gold medalists for Cuba Pan American Games silver medalists for Cuba Pan American Games medalists in judo Medalists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo (typeface)
Manolo, a form of Manuel (name), is a male given name which may refer to: People: *Manolo Álvarez Mera (1923–1986), Cuban-born bel canto tenor *Manolo Badrena (born 1952), Puerto Rican percussionist * Manolo Blahnik (born 1942), Spanish fashion designer of shoes known as Manolos * Manolo Caracol (1909–1973), Spanish flamenco artist * Manolo Cardona (born 1977), Colombian actor * Manolo Escobar (1932–2013), Spanish singer of "Y Viva España" *Manolo Gabbiadini (born 1991), Italian footballer * Manolo García (born 1955), Spanish singer and painter * Manuel Gaspar Haro (born 1981), Spanish footballer *Manolo (sculptor), real name Manuel Martinez Hugué (1872-1945), Catalan sculptor * Manolo Lama (born 1962), Spanish radio sportscaster * Manolo (footballer, born 1960), full name José Manuel Martínez Toral, Spanish footballer * Manolo (footballer, born 1985), real name Manuel López Escámez, Spanish footballer * Manolo Millares (born 1926), Spanish painter *Manolo Noriega, rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Book Of Life (2014 Film)
''The Book of Life'' is a 2014 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by 20th Century Fox Animation, Reel FX Animation Studios, and Chatrone, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Co-written and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez, it was produced by Guillermo del Toro, Brad Booker, Aaron D. Berger, and Carina Schulze. It features the voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum with supporting roles by Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, and Kate del Castillo. Based on an original idea by Gutierrez, the story follows a bullfighter who, on the Day of the Dead, embarks on an afterlife adventure to fulfill the expectations of his family and friends. ''The Book of Life'' premiered in Los Angeles on October 12, 2014, and was released theatrically in the United States on October 17, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. The film grossed $100 million on a $50 mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manny Ribera
This is a list of characters who appeared in the 1932 film '' Scarface'', and its 1983 remake '' Scarface'', as well as the pseudo- sequel video game to the 1983 film, '' Scarface: The World Is Yours''. 1932 film Tony Camonte Antonio "Tony" Camonte is main character in '' Scarface'' and the novel of the same name, written by Armitage Trail. Portrayed by Paul Muni, Tony is loosely inspired by on Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone. 1983 film and ''The World Is Yours'' Tony Montana Antonio "Tony" Montana is the main character in '' Scarface'' and the video game '' Scarface: The World Is Yours'', portrayed by Al Pacino in the film and voiced by André Sogliuzzo in the video game. Oliver Stone came up with the name by combining the last name of his then-favorite football player ( Joe Montana) and the first name from the main character of the 1932 film version, Tony Camonte, played by Paul Muni. In the film's ending Tony Montana's mansion was raided by Alex Sosa's (Alejandro So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mafalda
''Mafalda'' () is an Argentine comic strip written and drawn by cartoonist Quino. The strip features a six-year-old girl named Mafalda, who reflects the Argentinian middle class and progressive youth, is concerned about humanity and world peace, and has an innocent but serious attitude toward problems. The comic strip ran from 1964 to 1973 and was very popular in Latin America, Europe, Quebec and Asia. Its popularity led to books and two animated cartoon series. ''Mafalda'' has been praised as masterful satire. History The comic strip artist Quino created ''Mafalda'' in 1963. He had received a proposal by fellow artist Miguel Brascó, and the comic strip would be a covert advertisement for the "Mansfield" line of products of the Siam Di Tella company. The characters would use their products, and all of them would have names starting with "M". The name "Mafalda" was selected as an homage to one of the characters of the 1962 Argentine film ''Dar la cara''. The comic strip was con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurizio Zanolla
Maurizio "Manolo" Zanolla (born in Feltre, 16 February 1958) is an Italian rock climber and mountaineer, and a pioneer of sport climbing in Italy during the 1980s and 1990s. Climbing career Manolo came to international attention with his free solos in the Dolomites. In 1986, he became one of the first Italians to climb a route of grade with ''l'Ultimo Movimento'' in Totoga in the Pale di San Martino. In 1992, he became one of the first Italians to free solo a grade route, with ''Masala Dosa'' on the wall of "San Silvestro" in 1992. In 1981, with Alessandro Gogna, he climbed the Aguglia of Goloritzè in Sardinia, initiating the original development of the Selvaggio Blu trekking route. Notable ascents Redpoint * : ** ''Bimbaluna'' – Saint-Loup (SUI) – 20 January 2008. Repeat of Fred Nicole's 2004 route; Manolo was almost 50 at the time and the hardest routes in the world were only at 9a+/b. * : ** ''Eternit'' – Vette Feltrine/Baule (ITA) – 24 August 2009. First ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo El Del Bombo
Manuel Cáceres Artesero (born 15 January 1949 in Ciudad Real, Spain), better known as Manolo, el del bombo ( English: ''Manolo the Bass Drummer'') is one of the most famous football fans in the world. Biography Raised in Huesca, he is Valencia CF and the Spain national football team's most famous supporter and has become a national institution. He is easily recognized by his large beret, red number 12 jersey and his famous bass drum, "El bombo de España" (The drum of Spain), which he bangs throughout matches. Manolo first travelled abroad to watch Spain in 1979 and was present to all Spain's international matches since 1982. On 3 July 2010 he missed his first game: Spain - Paraguay at FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa, because he caught pneumonia. At the 1982 World Cup The 1982 FIFA World Cup was the 12th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament for men's senior national teams, and was played in Spain between 13 June and 11 July 1982. The tournament was w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manolo Sanlúcar
Manolo Sanlúcar (born Manuel Muñoz Alcón, 24 November 1943 – 27 August 2022) was a Spanish flamenco composer and guitarist. He was considered one of the most important Spanish composers of recent times, and together with Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, and Vicente Amigo, one of the main figures in the evolution of the flamenco guitar. Sanlúcar's teacher was his father, Isidro Sanlúcar, a baker and old-style guitarist, who frequently came home with people who were fond of cante and playing; from his childhood he was exceptionally skilled to follow in his steps. His brothers also decided on the same vocation, among them Isidro. Sanlúcar soon began to research, aware that the guitar had infinite possibilities that had hardly been explored. The most ambitious of his contributions to the art was his constant striving to integrate flamenco in symphonic music. Several works of the greatest interest which have placed his name among the great composers of our time include: ''Fantas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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