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Marisa Liz
Marisa Liz or Marisa Pinto (born 22 October 1982) is the lead singer of the Portuguese pop rock band Amor Electro. The band's repertoire combines rock music and electronic music with traditional Portuguese music. Biography Marisa was born in Lisbon, Portugal. She participated in programs such as ''Bravo Bravissimo'' and ''Os Principais''. She began her musical career in children's bands such as Popeline and Onda Choc. In 2002 she played the Portuguese adaptation to the music of the Disney Channel series '' Kim Possible''. Between 2003 and 2009, Marisa was part of Donna Maria, a band with Miguel Ângelo Majer and Ricardo Santos who left in order to begin a solo career. She participated in the tribute show honoring Simone de Oliveira's 50-year career, ''Num País Chamado Simone'' (''In a Country Called Simone''), held at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon in 2008. In 2009, Marisa left Donna Maria to continue her solo career. In the first days of 2010 she appeared as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisbon
Lisbon (; pt, Lisboa ) is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 544,851 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2. Grande Lisboa, Lisbon's urban area extends beyond the city's administrative limits with a population of around 2.7 million people, being the List of urban areas of the European Union, 11th-most populous urban area in the European Union.Demographia: World Urban Areas - demographia.com, 06.2021 About 3 million people live in the Lisbon metropolitan area, making it the third largest metropolitan area in the Iberian Peninsula, after Madrid and Barcelona. It represents approximately 27% of the country's population. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Correio Da Manhã
''Correio da Manhã'' () is a Portuguese daily newspaper from Portugal. Published in Lisbon, it is the most circulated daily newspaper in Portugal. History and profile ''Correio da Manhã'' was established in 1979. The paper is based in Lisbon. It is owned by the Cofina group and is published by its subsidiary. The company acquired the paper in 2000. Its sister newspaper is ''Jornal de Negócios''. Both papers are published in tabloid format. The newspaper focuses mainly on crime, scandals and attention-grabbing headlines. It has a populist stance. Circulation ''Correio da Manhã'' is regarded as the most read general newspaper in the country. In the period of 1995–1996 the paper had a circulation of 69,000 copies, making it the best-selling paper in the country. Between January and March 2003 the paper had a circulation of 118,000 copies. In 2003 it was the best selling newspaper in Portugal with a circulation of 107,000 copies. Its 2004 circulation was more than 100,000 co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Portuguese Women Singers
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 (Roman numerals, I) through AD 100 (Roman numerals, C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or History by period, historical period. The 1st century also saw the Christianity in the 1st century, appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by excessive amounts of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and otherwise age-inappropriate. ADHD symptoms arise from executive dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation is often considered a core symptom. In children, problems paying attention may result in poor school performance. ADHD is associated with other neurodevelopmental and mental disorders as well as some non-psychiatric disorders, which can cause additional impairment, especially in modern society. Although people with ADHD struggle to focus on tasks they are not particularly interested in completing, they are often able to maintain an unusually prolonged and intense level of attention for tasks they do find interesting or rewarding; this is known as hyperfocus. The precise causes of ADHD are unknown in the majority of cases. Genetic factors play an impor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurea (singer)
Áurea Isabel Ramos de Sousa (born 7 September 1987), known professionally as Aurea, is a Portuguese soul singer originally from Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, who grew up in Silves, Algarve. She debuted in 2008 with her single " Okay Alright", which was included on the soundtrack of the Portuguese television series ''Morangos com Açúcar''. At the end of 2008, she performed the song live at the Morangos Live Festival, among with two other cover duets. This concert was released on DVD in 2009. Aurea released her debut album, ''Aurea'', in September 2010. The album entered at number 21 at the Portuguese Albums Chart, but quickly reached number 1. It features the number " Busy for Me", which was released as the album's lead single. In December 2010, Aurea made a special live TV broadcast to promote some of her songs. It was transmitted by RTP2 and SIC Notícias. Her single "Busy for Me", released in August 2010, became her first number one single; it topped the Portuguese iTunes cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N-TV
n-tv is a German free-to-air television news channel owned by the Bertelsmann Media's RTL Group. n-tv broadcasts news and weather every hour and half-hour in the morning. It also broadcasts magazine shows and documentaries. History n-tv began as a business development project at Time Warner International which, under the leadership of then-chairman Steve Ross, was looking for ways to grow its businesses internationally. Time Warner at the time was a major shareholder in Turner Broadcasting System, parent company of CNN (both now subsidiaries of WarnerMedia), and began looking for ways to get into the news channel business internationally. In 1991, under the direction of Tom McGrath, the then-president of Time-Warner International Broadcasting, the company developed a strategy for Austria, Germany, and the German-speaking areas of Switzerland. One of McGrath's pet projects was a German-language 24-hour news channel. McGrath secured the last available transponder on the Kop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Voice Portugal
''The Voice Portugal'' (''A Voz de Portugal'' in the first season) is a Portuguese reality singing competition and local version of ''The Voice'', originally broadcast as ''The Voice of Holland''. It premiered on 29 October 2011, on RTP1, with the first-season finale airing on 25 February 2012, crowning Denis Filipe as the winner. The show came back in 2014 with its second season with new coaches, a new co-host, a new show name, and new ''Repórteres V'' (backstage hosts). The winner of the second season was Rui Drumond. RTP1 later announced the first season of ''The Voice Kids'' and the third season of the main show. The third season premiered on 11 October 2015 with a new coach, Aurea. In its third season, the show proved to be a hit and was subsequently renewed for a fourth season, which was premiered in 2016. The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances. Each coach guides their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magical Adventure , a Japanese entertainment company
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Magical is the adjective for magic. It may also refer to: * Magical (horse) (foaled 2015), Irish Thoroughbred racehorse * "Magical" (song), released in 1985 by John Parr * '' Magical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical Celebrations'', a 2009–2014 summer fireworks show at Disneyland * Magical Company , also known as Mahō, is a Japanese entertainment company. History Established in Kobe in 1983 to design and develop video games, the company was incorporated on May 29, 1985 as Home Data. During the 80's they developed and published various ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sociedade Independente De Comunicação
SIC (acronym of full name Sociedade Independente de Comunicação) ("Independent Communication Society") is a Portuguese television network and media company, which runs several television channels. Their flagship channel is the eponymous SIC, the third terrestrial television station in Portugal, launched on 6 October 1992. SIC is owned by Impresa, a Portuguese media conglomerate. It is one of the two private free-to-air channels in Portugal, among the seven terrestrial free-to-air channels broadcasting from the country. It too, is the most-watched channel in Portugal from 1995 to 2005, and again from 2019 to today. Other channels operated by SIC carried on satellite and cable TV in Portugal are: *SIC Notícias, news channel; * SIC Radical, general entertainment channel targeting a younger audience; *SIC Mulher, general entertainment channel targeting a female audience; *SIC K, general entertainment channel targeting kids; *SIC Internacional, an international channel which broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria João (singer)
Maria João Monteiro Grancha (born 27 June 1956) is a Portuguese jazz singer. She is known for her vocal flexibility and improvisational skills. Although considered a jazz singer, she incorporates folk music, avant-garde, and electronica. Her main musical partner is Portuguese pianist Mário Laginha. She has also worked with Aki Takase, Bobby McFerrin, David Linx, Dino Saluzzi, Gilberto Gil, Joe Zawinul, Kai Eckhardt, Lenine, Manu Katche, Ralph Towner, Trilok Gurtu, Wolfgang Muthspiel, anOGRE Discography * ''Quinteto Maria João'' (Orfeu (Pt), 1983), with Mário Laginha * ''Cem Caminhos'' with Maria João Quintet (Orfeu/Nabel (G), 1985) * ''Conversa'' with Maria João Quintet (Nabel, 1986) * ''Looking for Love'' with Aki Takase (Enja (G), 1988) * ''Sol'' with Grupo Cal Viva (Enja, 1991) * ''Alice'' with Aki Takase and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (Enja, 1992) * ''Danças'' with Mário Laginha (Verve World, 1994) * ''Fábula'' (Verve, 1996), with Dino Saluzzi, Ralph Towne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuela Azevedo
Manuela Azevedo (born 5 May 1970) is a Portuguese singer. A graduate in law at the University of Coimbra, she is the singer of the Clã band, once integrated the Humanos band. Participation in other projects: *Ornatos Violeta (1997) -- «Líbido» e «Letra S» * Três Tristes Tigres (1999) -- «(Falta) Forma» * Trovante (1999) -- «Perigo» (em Concerto de Reunião / «Uma Noite Só») * Carinhoso (2002) -- «Carinhoso» * Mola Dudle (2003) -- «Árvore» * José Peixoto (2003) -- «Caixinha de Pandora» * Manuel Paulo (2004) -- Malhas Caídas *Pato Fu (2005) -- «Bom Dia Brasil» *Arnaldo Antunes Arnaldo Antunes (, born Arnaldo Augusto Nora Antunes Filho, September 2, 1960) is a Brazilian musician, writer, and composer. He was a member of the rock band Titãs, which he co-founded in 1982 and left ten years later. After 1992, he embarked ... (2006) -- «Qualquer» e «Num Dia» *Brigada Victor Jara (2006) -- «Tirióni» *Vozes da Rádio (2007) -- «O Pato da Pena Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dulce Pontes
Dulce José Silva Pontes (; born 8 April 1969) is a Portuguese songwriter and singer who performs in many musical styles, including pop, folk, and classical music. She is usually defined as a world music artist. Her songs contributed to the 1990s revival of Portuguese urban folk music called fado. Biography Pontes was born in 1969 in Montijo, a town in the District of Setúbal, near Lisbon. She trained as a pianist, and started a career in singing after entering a competition in her hometown at the age of 18. She soon became an actress on Portuguese television and theatre.Biography listed on ''Portal do Fado'', (accessed December 22, 2014). In 1991, she won the national music festival with her song " Lusitana Paixão", (known in |
